The resurrection: different Gospel accounts

Religious education

Celebrating Holy Week: a case study

The Last Supper: different Christian interpretations

Maundy Thursday: other events

Good Friday: different Christian commemorations

Holy Week: significance to different Christians

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 the resurrection gives them ...

Who were the first to visit Jesus’ tomb?

Why is the resurrection important to Christians?

Jesus carried a heavy {{}} before He died.

Jesus said, “{{}}, forgive them…” when He was on the cross.

What do Christians remember on Good Friday?

Why do many Christians believe Jesus died?

The resurrection: different Gospel accounts

Lesson outcome

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