Bible- The sacred text which records the lives of major figures in Christianity, including Jesus. Contains Old and New Testaments. Christianity- The belief in Jesus Christ as Savior of the world. Christmas- The celebration of the birth of Jesus held on December 25th. Cross- Roman method of execution which took the life of Jesus. Now a symbol of Jesus' suffering and resurrection. Easter- The celebration of Jesus' triumphant return to life after dying on the cross. Eastern Orthodoxy- A branch of Christianity with national ties. Jesus- The central figure of Christianity, believed to be true God, who saved mankind from the torture of hell by dying on the cross to grant them salvation. Lent- The remembrance of the period of time leading up to and including Christ's death on the cross. Mary- Jesus' mother, who conceived him by the intervention of the Holy Spirit. Pope- The spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic church. Protestantism- The branch of Christianity which broke off from the Roman Catholic church at the time of the Reformation. Reformation- A movement which resulted in the formation of the Protestant branch of Christianity. A reforming of Christianity which eliminated certain doctrines and practices of Catholicism which were deemed incorrect. Roman Catholicism- The original Christian religion which descended from the original Christians in Rome at the time of Christ.
