christianity

Everyday

1. (religion) Christianity is the religion based on the life and teaching of Jesus Christ; Christians believe Jesus is the Son of God, who died and rose again, and they follow the Bible. tree →
2. Christianity can also mean Christian people and churches as a whole. tree →

In the lessons

In RE pupils learn the main festivals (Christmas, Easter, Pentecost), the sacraments (baptism, communion), the Bible, prayer, and the many churches (Catholic, Orthodox, Protestant). Christianity is the largest religion in the world. Phrases: convert to Christianity, the history of Christianity, Christianity and other faiths.

Examples

• Christianity began with Jesus and his disciples. tree →
• The cross is the main symbol of Christianity. tree →
• Saint Patrick brought Christianity to Ireland. tree →
• In Christianity, Easter is the most important festival. tree →
• We visited a church to learn more about Christianity. tree →
• Christianity teaches love of God and neighbour. tree →
• Ere long came another summons to a struggle with the foes of Christianity. tree →

Note

Always capital C. A follower is a Christian; adjective Christian. Spelling: the h after C is silent ("kris-tee-AN-it-ee").