HISTORY
The seed for Adventism began to be sown on 27th November 1893, when C.H. Richards and his wife, through the colporteur ministry arrived in Nassau from New York, and spread the Advent Message through the printed page. Individuals receiving the books began to read and study the printed pages –thus accepting the advent message.
Following the Richards in 1895 was Mr. and Mrs. C. F. Parmele who were also literature evangelists. Their work was made a little bit easy because of the printed pages given out by the Richards. One week after the arrival of the Parmeles’, Mr. Charles Antonio, a shoemaker and his family of six became the first Bahamian to accept the Seventh Day Adventist message. His son, William W. Antonio was among the first to serve on the Bahamas Mission of Seventh Day Adventist Executive Committee.
The spark of Adventism began to grow, two then young men, Pastors Silas N. McKinney and Neville E. Scavella were the first Bahamians to train for the ministry. In 1956, upon completion of their theological studies, they were employed by the Bahamas Mission which became a Conference in 1968. There have been many other persons who had a hand in the furthering of Adventism in the Bahamas, such as Pastor Swaney, Pastor and Mrs. Smith and many others.
Since the start of the Seventh Day Adventist Conference, many Bahamians have served as Presidents. They are as follows:
Bahamian Presidents:
Silas N. McKinney 1964 -1976
Leslie V. McMillan 1976 - 1980
Hugh A. Roach 1980 - 1986
Silas N. McKinney 1986 - 1990
Jeremiah Duncombe 1990 - 1996
Keith D. Albury 1996 - January 10, 2003
Leonard Johnson - January 10, 2003 – to present
ORGANIZATION OF THE CHURCH
To date, the Seventh Day Adventist Church is made up of 50,000 congregations in 210 countries and over 12 million members and growing. To maintain order, unity and to run efficiently, the church is organized into four structural levels.
1. The General Conference/Divisions provide leadership on a global scale(world wide) and focus on specific needs within the various world fields.
2. The Unions: Those serving at this level are to implement the vision and goals in their regions, adopting strategies in a way to fit their territory.
3. Conferences: Those serving at this level manage the day to day affairs of a group of churches and institutions, while coordinating and planning how to carry God’s words forward in the area assigned to them.
4. Local Churches: At this level, the local church is expected to nurture its members, evangelize their communities, build individual faith and provide the grass root structure for the entire church organization.
The Bahamas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is the fourth largest religious denomination of the Bahamas; with a history of over 100 years (1893). The Bahamas Conference consists of 36 churches scattered throughout the Central and Southern Bahamas, and has a membership of 9,935 and growing, who seek to spread the gospel of Jesus Christ.
As of January 10, 2003, the North Bahamas was organized into the North Bahamas Mission. This was done to expand the work of the church. This includes Abaco, Grand Bahama, Bimini and the Berry Island. Pastor Keith Albury was elected to serve as its first President, from 2003 – 2006,(deceased). The current President of the North Bahamas Mission is Pastor E. Bryan Tinker. The now North Bahamas Mission is moving into its Conference stage (not totally official yet.)
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
WORK SHEET FOR METHODIST CHURCH
MULTIPLE CHOICES
Circle the letter with the correct answer.
1. The founder of the Methodism is
A. John Kesley
B. Joseph Pinder
C. John Wesley
2. Who was responsible for bringing Methodism to the Bahamas and in which year?
A. Joseph Wesley in 1786
B. Joseph Paul in 1786
C. Joseph Pinder in 1786
3. Which religion did the Methodist church split from?
A. The Baptist religion
B. The Catholic religion
C. The Anglican religion
4. A small group or unit within the Methodist church that meet regularly for Bible study is call a
A. Circuit
B. A District
C. A Class
5. Being independent of an outside control, self governed is known as
A. Automatic
B. Autonomy
C. A Society
6. A group of churches in one area is called
A. a congregation
B. a district
C. a circuit
7. A group of circuits is called a
A. a district
B. a society
C. a class
8. Which of the following best defines a society in the Methodist church?
A. The name given to a local Methodist church
B. A group of churches in one area
C. Being independent of outside control
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
9. List the five universals which is the bedrock of Methodism.(5)
10. Name three schools through which the Methodist contributes to the education of the
Bahamian society. (3 )
11. What contribution do they make in general to the Bahamian society? (2)
Circle the letter with the correct answer.
1. The founder of the Methodism is
A. John Kesley
B. Joseph Pinder
C. John Wesley
2. Who was responsible for bringing Methodism to the Bahamas and in which year?
A. Joseph Wesley in 1786
B. Joseph Paul in 1786
C. Joseph Pinder in 1786
3. Which religion did the Methodist church split from?
A. The Baptist religion
B. The Catholic religion
C. The Anglican religion
4. A small group or unit within the Methodist church that meet regularly for Bible study is call a
A. Circuit
B. A District
C. A Class
5. Being independent of an outside control, self governed is known as
A. Automatic
B. Autonomy
C. A Society
6. A group of churches in one area is called
A. a congregation
B. a district
C. a circuit
7. A group of circuits is called a
A. a district
B. a society
C. a class
8. Which of the following best defines a society in the Methodist church?
A. The name given to a local Methodist church
B. A group of churches in one area
C. Being independent of outside control
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
9. List the five universals which is the bedrock of Methodism.(5)
10. Name three schools through which the Methodist contributes to the education of the
Bahamian society. (3 )
11. What contribution do they make in general to the Bahamian society? (2)
Sunday, February 8, 2009
WARNING
STUDENTS PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO READ ALL INFORMATION. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT YOU VIEW AND DO WHAT YOU NEED TO DO TO GET YOUR WORK COMPLETED. DO NOT COME BACK TO CLASS WITH THE EXCUSE THAT YOU SAW THE PAGE BUT YOU MISS SOME OF THE INFORMATION. EXCUSES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
UP COMING TEST DATES FOR 9S2, 9S3 & 9G1
THE FIRST TEST TOPICS FOR 9S2,9S3 & 9G1 IS AS FOLLOWS:
FIRST TEST TOPICS
1. Introduction To Religion
2. The Anglican Religion
SECOND TEST TOPICS
1. The Baptist Religion
2. The Catholic Religion
9s2 Test Date: First Test Topics (13th February 2009)
9s3 Test Date: First Test Topics (13th February 2009)
9g1 Test Date: First Test Topics (11th February 2009)
9s2 Test Date: Second Test Topics (16th February 2009)
9s3 Test Date: Second Test Topics (19th February 2009)
9g1 Test Date: Second Test Topics (18th February 2009)
FIRST TEST TOPICS
1. Introduction To Religion
2. The Anglican Religion
SECOND TEST TOPICS
1. The Baptist Religion
2. The Catholic Religion
9s2 Test Date: First Test Topics (13th February 2009)
9s3 Test Date: First Test Topics (13th February 2009)
9g1 Test Date: First Test Topics (11th February 2009)
9s2 Test Date: Second Test Topics (16th February 2009)
9s3 Test Date: Second Test Topics (19th February 2009)
9g1 Test Date: Second Test Topics (18th February 2009)
WORKSHEET FOR CATHOLIC RELIGON
MULTIPLE CHOICES
Circle the letter with the correct answer.
1. Catholicism was established in the Bahamas as a Roman Catholic Diocese in
A. July 6th 1960
B. July 5th 1960
C. July 7th 1960
2. The first Bahamian Catholic Bishop is:
A. Reverend Patrick Pinder
B. Reverend Joseph Burton
C. The Pope himself
3. Which Catholic church was the first in the Bahamas and when was it dedicated?
A. St. Francis Xavier in November 1887
B. St. Francis Xavier in November 1886
C. St. Aquinas Catholic Church, November 1886
4. The Roman Catholic church became and archdiocese in
A. 2000
B. 2001
C. 2002
5. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church is:
A. Pope John Paul II
B. Pope Benedict
C. Pope Louis
6. Where does the Pope reside?
A. In the Vatican City in Rome
B. In the City of Rome
C. In the cit of Italy
7. The Nicene Creed is which of the following?
A. The sacraments of the Catholic church
B. The belief Statement of the Catholic church
C. The four marks of the Catholic church
8. How do Catholics view the bread and wine in the mass?
A. They view it as the actual body and blood of Jesus
B. They view it as the last supper before Jesus’ crucifixion
C. They view it as a regular practice
9. What is the belief system of the Catholic Church on marriage?
A. Marriage is a Holy Sacrament ordained by God, but can be broken at times
B. Marriage is a Holy Sacrament and should not be broken
C. Marriage is a Holy Sacrament, but it’s ok to get a divorce sometimes
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
Name one High School and one primary school operated by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese. (2)
List two outreach programs of the Roman Catholic Church in the Bahamas. (2)
List the four marks of the Catholic Church. (4)
List the seven sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church (7)
Write out the Nicene Creed from your textbooks. Look under the Anglican for it. (5)
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Circle the letter with the correct answer.
1. Catholicism was established in the Bahamas as a Roman Catholic Diocese in
A. July 6th 1960
B. July 5th 1960
C. July 7th 1960
2. The first Bahamian Catholic Bishop is:
A. Reverend Patrick Pinder
B. Reverend Joseph Burton
C. The Pope himself
3. Which Catholic church was the first in the Bahamas and when was it dedicated?
A. St. Francis Xavier in November 1887
B. St. Francis Xavier in November 1886
C. St. Aquinas Catholic Church, November 1886
4. The Roman Catholic church became and archdiocese in
A. 2000
B. 2001
C. 2002
5. The leader of the Roman Catholic Church is:
A. Pope John Paul II
B. Pope Benedict
C. Pope Louis
6. Where does the Pope reside?
A. In the Vatican City in Rome
B. In the City of Rome
C. In the cit of Italy
7. The Nicene Creed is which of the following?
A. The sacraments of the Catholic church
B. The belief Statement of the Catholic church
C. The four marks of the Catholic church
8. How do Catholics view the bread and wine in the mass?
A. They view it as the actual body and blood of Jesus
B. They view it as the last supper before Jesus’ crucifixion
C. They view it as a regular practice
9. What is the belief system of the Catholic Church on marriage?
A. Marriage is a Holy Sacrament ordained by God, but can be broken at times
B. Marriage is a Holy Sacrament and should not be broken
C. Marriage is a Holy Sacrament, but it’s ok to get a divorce sometimes
SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS
Name one High School and one primary school operated by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese. (2)
List two outreach programs of the Roman Catholic Church in the Bahamas. (2)
List the four marks of the Catholic Church. (4)
List the seven sacraments of the Roman Catholic Church (7)
Write out the Nicene Creed from your textbooks. Look under the Anglican for it. (5)
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THE CATHOLIC RELIGION
HISTORY
Even though Columbus has been credited for introducing Catholicism in the Bahamas in 1492, Catholism was not established in the Bahamas as a Roman Catholic diocese until 5th July 1960. The Roman Catholic became a part of the Archdioceses of New York in 1885. Reverend Charles George O’ Keefe was responsible for organizing the islands first parish in Nassau.
In August of 1885, under Reverend Charles George O’ Keefe, the corner stone of the first Roman Catholic Church was laid. Mr. and Mrs. Ayde-Curran requested a permanent Priest for the Catholic Church in the Bahamas. Together Mr. and Mrs. Ayde-Curran and reverend O’ Keefe and other supports saw the first Catholic Church completed and dedicated on November 1886.
This church existed then and today as St. Francis Xavier Cathedral located on West Best Street in Nassau. St. Francis Xavier is the oldest Catholic Church in the Bahamas.
OTHER POINTS RELATING TO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
The first Bahamian Catholic Bishop is Reverend Patrick Pinder
The Roman Catholic Church became an archdiocese in the year 2000
The leader of the Roman Catholic Church is Pope Benedict 16th
The word ‘Pope’ (The Bishop of Rome) – Holy Father or Servant of God. He is believed to be the successor of St. Peter, the first Bishop of Rome
The Pope resides in the Vatican City in Rome
The four marks of the Roman Catholic Church are as follows:
i. One(there can only be one church);
ii. Holy (Special chosen and set apart for God’s work);
iii. Catholic (Worldwide)
iv Apostolic (the church was founded by the apostles)
The seven sacraments of the Catholic Church are as follows:
i. Baptism
ii. The Eucharist
iii. Confirmation
iv. Holy Order
v. Marriage
vi. Reconciliations
vii. Anointing the Sick
The Nicene Creed is the Belief Statement of the Roman Catholic Church written AD. 325 at the Council of Nicea as a Profession of Faith
The Catholic religion view the bread and wine in the mass as the actual body and blood of Jesus
The Roman Catholics believe that Marriage is Holy Sacrament ordained by God; therefore, they do not believe in divorce.
CONTRIBUTION TO EDUCATION
They operate 10 elementary schools in the Bahamas:
Holy Name (Bimini), Mary Star of the Sea (Freeport, Grand Bahama), Our Lady’s (Nassau), St. Anne’s (Rock sound, Eleuthera), St. Bede’s, (Nassau),St. Francis & St. Joseph’ (Nassau), St. Thomas Moore (Nassau),St. Francis De Sayles, (Abaco), Xavier’s Academy (Nassau)
They operate two high schools: Aquinas College (Nassau), and Grand Bahama Catholic High
SOCIAL OUTREACH
The Roman Catholic Church in the Bahamas, under Archbishop Lawrence A Burke has launched several youth and out reach programs. Some of the programs are:
BASIC (Brothers and Sisters In Christ)
TEC(To Encounter Christ)
CYA (Catholic Youth Alive)
MEJ(Mouvemen Euccharistik jen) developed in the Haitian Community
The Samaritans (A.I.D.S. Ministries)
The Emmaus Centre (Retreat House)
YEAST (Youth Empowerment and Skill’s Training)
They also help in the founding of the Agnes Hardecker Children’s Clinic
They also reach out to the community through Hospital and prison ministry
Even though Columbus has been credited for introducing Catholicism in the Bahamas in 1492, Catholism was not established in the Bahamas as a Roman Catholic diocese until 5th July 1960. The Roman Catholic became a part of the Archdioceses of New York in 1885. Reverend Charles George O’ Keefe was responsible for organizing the islands first parish in Nassau.
In August of 1885, under Reverend Charles George O’ Keefe, the corner stone of the first Roman Catholic Church was laid. Mr. and Mrs. Ayde-Curran requested a permanent Priest for the Catholic Church in the Bahamas. Together Mr. and Mrs. Ayde-Curran and reverend O’ Keefe and other supports saw the first Catholic Church completed and dedicated on November 1886.
This church existed then and today as St. Francis Xavier Cathedral located on West Best Street in Nassau. St. Francis Xavier is the oldest Catholic Church in the Bahamas.
OTHER POINTS RELATING TO THE CATHOLIC CHURCH
The first Bahamian Catholic Bishop is Reverend Patrick Pinder
The Roman Catholic Church became an archdiocese in the year 2000
The leader of the Roman Catholic Church is Pope Benedict 16th
The word ‘Pope’ (The Bishop of Rome) – Holy Father or Servant of God. He is believed to be the successor of St. Peter, the first Bishop of Rome
The Pope resides in the Vatican City in Rome
The four marks of the Roman Catholic Church are as follows:
i. One(there can only be one church);
ii. Holy (Special chosen and set apart for God’s work);
iii. Catholic (Worldwide)
iv Apostolic (the church was founded by the apostles)
The seven sacraments of the Catholic Church are as follows:
i. Baptism
ii. The Eucharist
iii. Confirmation
iv. Holy Order
v. Marriage
vi. Reconciliations
vii. Anointing the Sick
The Nicene Creed is the Belief Statement of the Roman Catholic Church written AD. 325 at the Council of Nicea as a Profession of Faith
The Catholic religion view the bread and wine in the mass as the actual body and blood of Jesus
The Roman Catholics believe that Marriage is Holy Sacrament ordained by God; therefore, they do not believe in divorce.
CONTRIBUTION TO EDUCATION
They operate 10 elementary schools in the Bahamas:
Holy Name (Bimini), Mary Star of the Sea (Freeport, Grand Bahama), Our Lady’s (Nassau), St. Anne’s (Rock sound, Eleuthera), St. Bede’s, (Nassau),St. Francis & St. Joseph’ (Nassau), St. Thomas Moore (Nassau),St. Francis De Sayles, (Abaco), Xavier’s Academy (Nassau)
They operate two high schools: Aquinas College (Nassau), and Grand Bahama Catholic High
SOCIAL OUTREACH
The Roman Catholic Church in the Bahamas, under Archbishop Lawrence A Burke has launched several youth and out reach programs. Some of the programs are:
BASIC (Brothers and Sisters In Christ)
TEC(To Encounter Christ)
CYA (Catholic Youth Alive)
MEJ(Mouvemen Euccharistik jen) developed in the Haitian Community
The Samaritans (A.I.D.S. Ministries)
The Emmaus Centre (Retreat House)
YEAST (Youth Empowerment and Skill’s Training)
They also help in the founding of the Agnes Hardecker Children’s Clinic
They also reach out to the community through Hospital and prison ministry
THE METHODIST RELIGION
POINTS TO REMEMBER FROM THE METHODIST CHURCH
Methodism began with John Wesley.
Joseph Paul was responsible for bringing Methodism to the Bahamas in 1786
The Methodist split fro the Anglican Religion
The five universals which is the bedrock of Methodism or the belief of the Methodist is:
a. All need to be saved
b. All can be saved
c. All can know that they are saved
d. All can be saved to the uttermost
e. All believers share in the ministry of the church
VOCABULARY WORDS RELATING TO METHODIST RELIGION
Class: Small groups or units (also called cells) within the Methodist Church that
met regularly for Bible Study and to encourage each other in the faith.
Circuit: a group of churches in one area
District: A group of circuits
Society: The name given to a local Methodist church
Autonomy: Being independent of outside control, self governed
CONTRIBUTION TO EDUCATION:
The Methodist religion has also contributed much to the education of the Bahamian society in the form of the following schools:
Queen’s College (Nassau)
St. Paul’s College (Freeport)
Susanna Wesley Pre-school (Andros)
Wesley College (Abaco)
CONTRIBUTION TO THE BAHAMIAN SOCIETY
The Bahamas Conference of Methodist adopted the Bilney Lane Children’s home in Nassau in 1992. Therefore, they assist in providing for the children.
Methodism began with John Wesley.
Joseph Paul was responsible for bringing Methodism to the Bahamas in 1786
The Methodist split fro the Anglican Religion
The five universals which is the bedrock of Methodism or the belief of the Methodist is:
a. All need to be saved
b. All can be saved
c. All can know that they are saved
d. All can be saved to the uttermost
e. All believers share in the ministry of the church
VOCABULARY WORDS RELATING TO METHODIST RELIGION
Class: Small groups or units (also called cells) within the Methodist Church that
met regularly for Bible Study and to encourage each other in the faith.
Circuit: a group of churches in one area
District: A group of circuits
Society: The name given to a local Methodist church
Autonomy: Being independent of outside control, self governed
CONTRIBUTION TO EDUCATION:
The Methodist religion has also contributed much to the education of the Bahamian society in the form of the following schools:
Queen’s College (Nassau)
St. Paul’s College (Freeport)
Susanna Wesley Pre-school (Andros)
Wesley College (Abaco)
CONTRIBUTION TO THE BAHAMIAN SOCIETY
The Bahamas Conference of Methodist adopted the Bilney Lane Children’s home in Nassau in 1992. Therefore, they assist in providing for the children.
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