Year 3 - Religious education
Holy Week: significance to different Christians
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 Holy Week is a key time for Christians.
Key Notes
- Jesus' death and resurrection are central for Christian belief in forgiveness and eternal life.
- Some Christians choose to be baptised in Holy Week.
- Holy Week and Easter are a significant part of Christian practice.
Vocabulary To Learn
- forgiven: when a wrong action is not punished and is forgotten
- repentance: truly saying sorry and choosing to change
- sacrifice: surrendering as an offering to God
- sin: actions that go against God's rules
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Christmas is the most important festival to Christians.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
Jesus' death and resurrection are central for Christian belief in forgiveness and eternal life. Some Christians choose to be baptised in Holy Week.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'forgiven'
when a wrong action is not punished and is forgotten.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Christmas is the most important festival to Christians. Correction: Easter is a more important festival to most Christians than Christmas.
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