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Good Friday: different Christian commemorations

I can explain why Jesus’ Crucifixion is so important for Christians and how this is commemorated on Good Friday.

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Year 3

Good Friday: different Christian commemorations

I can explain why Jesus’ Crucifixion is so important for Christians and how this is commemorated on Good Friday.

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Key learning points

  1. The Gospels describe the death of Jesus.
  2. Many Christians believe Jesus' death was a sacrifice for sin.
  3. Some churches hold ecumenical events on Good Friday.

Keywords

  • 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 misconception

Christians from different churches always disagree and never work together.

Christians from different churches often agree with each other and work together.


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If possible, visit a local church which has a display of Stations of the Cross. Also, be mindful of anyone within your class who has been bereaved, as this lesson discusses the death of Jesus.
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Adult supervision recommended

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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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5 Questions

Q1.
On Maundy Thursday, the bishop blesses holy for use in ceremonies.
Correct Answer: oil, Oil
Q2.
What meal do Christians remember on Maundy Thursday?
Breakfast Feast
Harvest Meal
Correct answer: The Last Supper
Q3.
Who renews their vows on Maundy Thursday?
Correct answer: deacons, priests, and bishops
all Christians
The Royal Family
Q4.
What does the King give out on Maundy Thursday?
silver crosses
church candles
Correct answer: Maundy money
Q5.
What did Jesus do for his disciples at the Last Supper?
Correct answer: washed their feet
gave them gifts
took them on a journey

Assessment exit quiz

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5 Questions

Q1.
Match the words to their meanings.
Correct Answer:Good Friday,the day Jesus died on the cross

the day Jesus died on the cross

Correct Answer:sacrifice,giving up something as an offering to God

giving up something as an offering to God

Correct Answer:gospels,stories of Jesus’ life and teachings

stories of Jesus’ life and teachings

Q2.
Who was the Ancient Roman governor who put Jesus on trial?
Julius Caesar
King David
Correct answer: Pontius Pilate
Q3.
What do Christians believe happened on Easter Sunday?
Jesus stayed in the tomb
Correct answer: Jesus was resurrected
Jesus went to another country
Q4.
What is a March of Witness?
Correct answer: a walk where Christians tell the Good Friday story
a race to celebrate Easter
a parade with big floats
Q5.
What do Christians from different churches often do together?
compete against each other
Correct answer: work together
ignore each other

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