Year 3 - Religious education
The Last Supper: different Christian interpretations
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 how different Christians might interpret the meaning of the Last Supper.
Key Notes
- The Last Supper is the final meal that Jesus had with His disciples.
- As a Jew, Jesus would have celebrated Pesach at this time.
- Many Christians commemorate this event when they celebrate Holy Communion.
- Christians have different interpretations of the story of the Last Supper.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Last Supper: final meal that Jesus had with His disciples
- Holy Communion: Christian service where the Last Supper is remembered
- Pesach: the name for the Jewish festival of Passover
- covenant: a sacred promise between God and His people
- Passover: Jewish celebration of the story of the Exodus
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Jesus was a Christian.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain the lesson in two key points.
The Last Supper is the final meal that Jesus had with His disciples. As a Jew, Jesus would have celebrated Pesach at this time.
2. What does this key word mean in this lesson? 'Last Supper'
final meal that Jesus had with His disciples.
3. Correct this common mistake.
Mistake: Jesus was a Christian. Correction: Jesus was a Jew and followed Jewish traditions. Jesus celebrated the Pesach meal with his disciples.
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