Christianity Facts for Kids

Introduction – What is Christianity?

Christianity is a religion which focuses on the belief in Jesus Christ, who is considered the Son of God by the followers. The people who follow the religion are referred to as Christians, they believe that God is revealed in three different forms, the trinity:

1. God The Father 
2. God the Son
3. The Holy Spirit

Did you know Christianity is a religion followed by roughly 2.38 billion people in the entire world?

Who Was Jesus Christ  

Christians believe that God The Father, is the father of Jesus Christ and Mary was the mother. Hence, Jesus Christ is considered the Son of God by Christians. He was born 2,000 years ago in Bethlehem (a city in West Bank, Palestine). 

What Do Christians Believe In?

The concept of God for Christians is that there is only one God (monotheism) and God created the universe and everything in it, including us. They believe in life after death and the act of praying to God as taught by Jesus. 

Jesus taught God’s rules, way of life and how to worship the creator, the disciples followed the teachings to live a pious life. Christians worship God in Churches, homes and usually every Sunday communal worship takes place. 

What Is The Bible?

The Bible is considered as religious text revealed by God, the scriptures are very important in Christianity as well as Judaism. The Bible consists of two main sections:

1. The Old Testament
2. The New Testament

The original text of the Bible, The Old Testament was revealed in Hebrew and The New Testament was originally written in Koine Greek. The Bible has been translated in various languages around the world!

Christian Holidays for Kids

Here are a few Christian holidays that are celebrated every year:

• Christmas is a festival that is celebrated on December 25th every year. It is celebrated as it marks the birth of “Jesus Christ”, who is believed to be the son of God by Christians. Christmas is a time for celebration and joyful moments. People decorate their houses with huge Christmas trees and lights and exchange gifts to enjoy this celebration. 
• Easter is a festival that does not fall on a specific date. It is celebrated due to the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his crucifixion. The holiday is celebrated through family meals, egg hunting and the festival has been celebrated for thousands of years.

Christian Symbols and Their Meanings

There are various symbols in Christianity like:

• The Cross: The cross as a symbol that represents the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Christians believe that Jesus died for humanity’s sin, hence, the cross represents the faith for the followers.
• Dove: The dove is used as a symbol of peace in many religions including Christianity. People use the symbol for the Church, the Holy Spirit, Baptism and purity.
• Ichthys: The symbol looks like a fish. It is believed that the Ichthys symbol was adopted by Christians to secretly represent their faith. 

Famous Christians in History

Just like any other religion being followed by a huge population Christianity has been followed by famous people like:

• Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) was a nurse, a social reformer and is considered to be the founder of modern nursing. She nursed wounded back to health during the Crimean War and her faith was a major reason for her persistence in helping others heal.
• Mother Teresa (1910-1997), also known as Saint Mother Teresa was a Catholic nun and a Catholic Saint who was Albanian-Indian. Mother Teresa is known for establishing “The Missionaries of Charity” which aided the poorest of the poor throughout the world. 
• Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968) was an American Baptist minister and civil rights activist. He was known for his nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience. Martin Luther King Jr. was a leader in the black church who marched for labour rights and people of colour rights.

Christian Music and Stories

There are various music and stories written about Christianity as a faith. Here is a short list of few songs and stories that are written about Christianity:

• Song: Jesus Loves Me is a Christian hymn written by Anna Bartlett 
• Song: This Little Light of Mine is a worship song written by Harry Dixon Loes
• Stories: The Parable of the Good Samaritan is a story mentioned in Luke 10:29-37. It focuses on how to treat people the same way you treat yourself, with kindness and justness. 
• Stories: The Parable Of The Lost Sheep is a story mentioned in Matthew 18:10-14. It focuses on how heaven is accessible to all, even those who sin. 

Christianity Around the World

Christianity is a widespread religion and according to data 2.38 billion people follow this religion in the entire world! Followers of the faith are still growing in number just like any other religion. The largest population of Christians is found in:

• The United States of America
• Brazil
• Mexico

Christianity Facts for Kids

• The largest population of Christians throughout the world are found in United States
• The Old Testament of the Bible is believed to be written around 2,500-3,500 years ago
• The Bible has been translated into more than 3,000 languages!
• There are 3 C’s in Christianity: Christ, Cross, Church.
• It is believed that Jesus spoke Aramaic as his native language.
• The Ichthys or the fish symbol was a secret symbol to represent Christianity in an earlier period.

Conclusions

All faiths in the world teach us about love, kindness and faithfulness, so does Christianity. Children should always be eager to learn about various religions and customs so they can be respectful to different people.

Frequently Asked Questions About Christianity

External Links

Wikipedia – Mother Teresa

Wikipedia – Martin Luther King Jr.

Britannica – Florence Nightingale

Missionaries Of Charity – The Divine Call

World Population – Most Christian Countries 2025