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CALVINISM HISTORIC UNIVERSALISM Humans are inherently sinful and depraved Humans are flawed but not inherently depraved....Handout | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Building Bridges -
NARRATOR: Martin Luther was born in 1483 in what is now Germany. He was christened in the Roman Catholic Church, like everyone else in the Holy Roman Empire, which stretched through most of Europe at the time. He received his doctorate in theology from Wittenberg University in 1512. Five years...Story | By Greta Anderson | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Building BridgesTagged as: Christianity
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How did the workshop go? Which activities worked well with the group? Were the challenging subjects engaged with energy and respect? Were participants willing to share aspects of their personal lives in the group? Did the youth seem to grasp the concepts involved? How will the answers to these...October 27, 2011 | From Building Bridges
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While the doctrine of redemptive suffering—that Christ died for the sins of humankind—is not meaningful to many Unitarian Universalists, it is essential to put this and other theological tenets in the context of the Protestant Reformation we are exploring. Of course, it is also true that most...October 27, 2011 | From Building Bridges
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The more I examine Christianity, the more I am struck with its universality. I see in it a religion made for all regions and all times, for all classes and all stages of society....October 27, 2011 | From Building Bridges
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Acts 2: 1-24, 32-33, and 36-47, New Revised Standard Version. Here is an excerpt of the scriptural story of Pentecost: When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one place....Leader Resource | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Building Bridges
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Part 1: Pentecost The most sacred season of the Christian liturgical year surrounds the story of the resurrection of Jesus. Holy week, the week before Easter, chronicles Jesus' triumphant return to Jerusalem, his Last Supper with the Apostles, his betrayal by Judas, his trial and his execution on...Leader Resource | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Building Bridges
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From Christian scripture, New Revised Standard Version. A B Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are they that mourn for they shall be comforted Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the earth Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after...Leader Resource | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Building Bridges
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From Christian scripture, New Revised Standard Version. 1. Mustard Seed (Matthew 13:31-32) "He put before them another parable: 'The kingdom of heaven is like a mustard seed that someone took and sowed in his field; it is the smallest of all the seeds, but when it has grown it is the greatest of...Leader Resource | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Building Bridges
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(Label a sheet of newsprint "Christian Beliefs.") Ask participants what Christians believe. List their responses on newsprint. Remind participants if necessary that we are not critiquing the beliefs. Make sure the following are included: One God — the God of Abraham Trinity -- does not appear in...Leader Resource | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Building Bridges
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One unique feature of Catholicism is its saints. Thousands of people have been sainted by the Catholic Church, meaning they are officially recognized as exemplars of Christian faith, having exhibited the power of God in their lives in remarkable ways....Leader Resource | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Building Bridges
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Founded/Created: 30 CE (crucifixion of Jesus) Adherents: 2.1 billion — 1.13 billion Catholics; 225 million Orthodox; 970 million Protestants Ranking: First; the most populous religion on earth. Catholicism alone would be second, behind Islam Prophets: Jesus of Nazareth, called Jesus Christ Texts:...Handout | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Building Bridges
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The Crusades (1095-1291 CE) were a series of military campaigns by Christians primarily against the Muslims holding Jerusalem. The purpose was to regain control of Jerusalem—called the "City of God" by Christians—the city where Jesus had taught and was crucified. Muslims were equally determined...Handout | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Building Bridges
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Adapted from Christian scripture, various editions.Matthew 6:9-13 9 This, then, is how you should pray: "Our Father who art in heaven, hallowed be thy name. 10 Thy kingdom come; thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven....Handout | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Building Bridges
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Adapted from Christian scripture, New Revised Standard Version.Jesus of Nazareth, baby of a poor Jewish family, was born in a stable in Bethlehem in the region of Galilee. His parents, Mary and Joseph, had traveled there as required by law for the Roman census....Story | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Building Bridges
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Study Jesus has Christian stories and study guides. The Unitarian Universalist Christian Fellowship is an organization for UU Christians. Visit their website to get more information about the relationship between these two religions. Well researched commentary on what the Bible says about helping...October 27, 2011 | From Building Bridges
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How did the workshop run? Did the activities work well with your group? Was there reluctance to participate in certain types of activities? Did the youth seem to grasp the concepts involved?...October 27, 2011 | From Building Bridges
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Spiritual preparation for the two workshops on Christianity may be challenging, particularly for those with Christian "baggage." It is important to be at peace with your own history in order to fairly present this material and effectively facilitate youth's understanding of Christianity. This...October 27, 2011 | From Building Bridges
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In the three hundred or so years after Jesus lived and died, Christianity changed from a form of Judaism into a separate faith. During this time, people who lived in the lands surrounding the Mediterranean Sea held many different ideas about the nature of Jesus, God, and humanity....Leader Resource | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Building Bridges
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Originally published in UU World magazine, Winter, 2009 and available online. In 1870, President Ulysses S. Grant invited Protestant denominations to take over the management of American Indian reservations and agencies. His hope was that this move would cut down on reported government corruption...Handout | By Sonja L. Cohen | October 27, 2011 | For High School | From Building Bridges