Christianity Quiz 2
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john_mcnamara on October 21, 2011
Subjects:
Dunning SMU Intro to Western Religions
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Terms | Definitions |
|---|---|
 Kingdomtide | period between pentecost and advent where charity is stressed. Last sunday is known as feast of Christ the king. Protestant churches |
| Pentecost | commemorates the descent of the holy spirit upon the 12 apostles and other followers after the resurrection of Jesus. Trinity Sunday, All Saints, All Souls. |
| Easter | celebrates the resurrection of Jesus on the third day after his execution. The end of Lent. |
| Lent | Ash Wednesday to Easter. Gets the believer ready for the holy days, and the resurrection. 40 days long to commemorate the 40 days Jesus spent resisting the temptation of Satan. Good Friday, Palm Sunday, Candlemas. |
| Candlemas | the presentation of baby jesus at the temple, comes after Easter. -- Easter |
| Palm Sunday | Falls the Sunday before Easter. It celebrates Jesus's triumphant entry into Jerusalem. palm branch symbolizes victory-- Easter |
| Good Friday | Friday before Easter, remembers Jesus's crucifixion. --Easter |
| Trinity Sunday | First Sunday after Pentecost. Celebrates the three in one God. -- Pentecost |
| All Saints Day | Nov. 1st. Honors all saints. -- Pentecost |
| All Souls Day | Nov. 2nd. honors all people who have died. -- Pentecost |
| Epiphany | january 6th, represents Jesus's status as the son of God, his baptism, and the visitation of the magi. |
| Christmas | Dec. 25. celebrates the birth of Jesus |
| Advent | A period of preparation for the birth of Jesus. Beginning of Liturgical year. |
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