Holy Week: significance to different Christians
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain why Holy Week is a key time for Christians.
Key learning points
- 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.
Keywords
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 misconception
Christmas is the most important festival to Christians.
Easter is a more important festival to most Christians than Christmas.
Teacher tip
You could invite local Christian leaders to speak to the class about why Easter is important to them and what impact it has had on their life.
Content guidance
Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
Supervision
Adult supervision recommended
Licence
Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Holy Week begins on Sunday when Jesus was welcomed into Jerusalem.
Q2.The Supper happened before Jesus was arrested and crucified.
Q3.What does Holy Week remember?
Q4.Why do Christians believe Easter is more important than Christmas?
Q5.Which of these is a key belief shown during Holy Week?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Christians believe Jesus rose from the dead on the third ...
Q2.How many Gospel accounts tell the story of the resurrection?
Q3.What do all four Gospels agree on about the resurrection?
Q4.Who were the first to visit Jesus’ tomb?
Q5.Why is the resurrection important to Christians?
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