Year 3 - Religious education
Celebrating Holy Week: a case study
Holy Week: what do the stories say and what is their meaning?
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will learn the story of the Passion narratives of the death and resurrection of Jesus. From a theological study of this story, the will investigate different Christian interpretations of the significance of this event. Case studies will allow them to see diversity.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to describe the main events of Holy Week and how these are remembered by some Christians.
Key Notes
- Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday and ends on Easter Sunday.
- During Holy Week, many Christians remember Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.
- Many Christians hold special services in church to remember the events of Holy Week.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Holy Week: the week from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday
- Palm Sunday: the Sunday at the beginning of Holy Week and the day of Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem
- Last Supper: final meal that Jesus had with His disciples
- Good Friday: the day when Christians remember Jesus' death on the cross
- Easter Sunday: the day when Christians remember Jesus' resurrection
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Christians only go to church on Easter Sunday to mark Easter.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday and ends on Easter Sunday. During Holy Week, many Christians remember Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Holy Week'
the week from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Christians only go to church on Easter Sunday to mark Easter. Correction: Some Churches will hold services throughout Holy Week and Christians may go to a number of services.
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