Christianity

Christianity Christianity Christians People who follow Christianity are called Christians. Although there are many different types of Christians, they all believe in Jesus Christ.

The Bible The Christian holy book is called The Bible. It is made up of 2 sections, The Old Testament and the New Testament.

Symbols The main symbol of Christianity is the cross or crucifix, it reminds Christians that Jesus died for them by being hung on the cross. Christians have lots of symbols. Candles represent the light that Jesus brings to the world. Water represents cleanliness, washing away

sins, and new beginnings. Holy Places Christians have many special places. These are called shrines. These places are special for many reasons. Christians worship in churches. Special places for Christians include Fatima, in

Portugal, Bethlehem, and Rome in Italy where the Pope lives. My favourite Christian holy place is Lourdes Lourdes is in France, in the Pyrenees mountains. Mary, Jesus mother visited a poor, sick girl called Bernadette, many years ago. Mary asked

Bernadette to build a church and ask people to come in procession. Many sick people visit each year and some are even healed from their illness. When this happens it is said to be a miracle. There are processions every day Festivals

Christians celebrate many festivals and holy days each year. The most exciting are Christmas and Easter. Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus and Easter celebrates the time when he rose form the dead.