Holy Week: significance to different Christians

Religious education

Celebrating Holy Week: a case study

The Last Supper: different Christian interpretations

Maundy Thursday: other events

Good Friday: different Christian commemorations

The resurrection: different Gospel accounts

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.

Holy Week: what do the stories say and what is their meaning?

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Christians believe Jesus rose from the dead on the third ...

How many Gospel accounts tell the story of the resurrection?

What do all four Gospels agree on about the resurrection?

Who were the first to visit Jesus’ tomb?

Why is the resurrection important to Christians?

Holy Week begins on {{}} Sunday when Jesus was welcomed into Jerusalem.

The {{}} Supper happened before Jesus was arrested and crucified.

It celebrates Jesus’ power over sin and death.

Why do Christians believe Easter is more important than Christmas?

Which of these is a key belief shown during Holy Week?

Starter Quiz

Holy Week begins on Sunday when Jesus was welcomed into Jerusalem.