What are some Christianity facts for kids?
- There are around 2.3 billion followers of Christianity in the world – nearly a third of the world’s population!
- Christians believe that God is all-powerful (omnipotent), all-knowing (omniscient), and all-loving (omnibenevolent) and that God is everywhere all the time (omnipresent).
- Religious leaders of Christianity (like the priest or minister who leads the services in a Church) usually wear unique clothes called vestments. These can be very elaborate, like in a Catholic church, or simple, like in a Baptist church.
- The story of the birth of Jesus is called ‘the Nativity’ and is celebrated by many Christians every year on Christmas Day, the 25th of December.
- Jesus is also known as the Messiah, a Greek word taken from the Hebrew word Mashiach/Mashiyach, meaning “the anointed one” or “anointed with oil.” Keep reading for more fun Christianity facts for kids!
- There are lots of important symbols in Christianity. The lotus flower, for example, can relate to fertility and Mary, the mother of Jesus. It can also be used to represent the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The fish symbol comes from the Greek word “fish” and is an acronym for “Jesus Christ, God’s Son, Saviour.” It was painted on buildings when following Christianity had to be kept a secret!
- Before a meal, many Christians say a prayer to thank God for providing them with food.
- Many Christians worship in buildings called churches. These services are led by a church leader, who is given titles such as Bishop or Reverend. Different branches of Christianity have unique customs for worship.
- Easter is the name for the annual celebration of Jesus’ resurrection and is an extraordinary time of year for many Christians.
- Another interesting fact about Christianity is that the Bible was the first to be printed! This first printed version was known as the Gutenberg Bible and was finished in 1455. Over 100 million Bibles are still published every year.
We hope you found these Christianity facts for kids attractive!
