Year 3 - Religious education
Good Friday: different Christian commemorations
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 explain why Jesus' Crucifixion is so important for Christians and how this is commemorated on Good Friday.
Key Notes
- The Gospels describe the death of Jesus.
- Many Christians believe Jesus' death was a sacrifice for sin.
- Some churches hold ecumenical events on Good Friday.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Good Friday: the day when Christians remember Jesus' death on the cross
- sacrifice: surrendering as an offering to God
- ecumenical: number of different Christian Churches working together
- gospels: the stories of Jesus' life and teaching
- forgiveness: the process of being forgiven
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Christians from different churches always disagree and never work together.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
The Gospels describe the death of Jesus. Many Christians believe Jesus' death was a sacrifice for sin.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Good Friday'
the day when Christians remember Jesus' death on the cross.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Christians from different churches always disagree and never work together. Correction: Christians from different churches often agree with each other and work together.
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