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Maundy Thursday: other events

I can explain what events take place on Maundy Thursday.

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Maundy Thursday: other events

I can explain what events take place on Maundy Thursday.

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Key learning points

  1. Maundy Thursday is a special date in the Christian calendar for deacons, priests and bishops.
  2. On Maundy Thursday the Royal family give out Maundy money.
  3. The Last Supper is remembered by many Christians on Maundy Thursday.

Keywords

  • Maundy Thursday - the Thursday of Holy Week when Christians remember the Last Supper

  • Ordination - the ceremony of consecrating to be a priest or minister

  • Holy oils - special oils blessed by a Bishop and used in ceremonies like baptism

  • Service - a postive act towards someone or something

Common misconception

All Christians renew vows on Maundy Thursday.

Deacons, priests and bishops from the Church of England church renew their ordination vows on Maundy Thursday.


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If your school has a connection with a local Church of England, you might like to invite their priest into school to talk about their personal experiences of Holy Week and what the renewal of their vows means to them.
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5 Questions

Q1.
The Last was the final meal that Jesus had with His disciples.
Correct Answer: Supper, supper
Q2.
What did Jesus say the wine represented?
His tears
Correct answer: His blood
the Ten Commandments
Q3.
What new commandment did Jesus give at the Last Supper?
pray every day
help the poor
Correct answer: love one another
Q4.
How do many Christians remember the Last Supper today?
by lighting candles
by giving gifts
Correct answer: by celebrating Holy Communion
Q5.
Do all Christians take part in Holy Communion?
yes, all Christians do
Correct answer: no, not all Christians do
only priests do

4 Questions

Q1.
Thursday is the time of Holy Week when Christians remember the Last Supper.
Correct Answer: Maundy, maundy
Q2.
Match the event to its meaning.
Correct Answer:washing feet,serving others

serving others

Correct Answer:breaking bread and sharing wine,Jesus’ body and blood

Jesus’ body and blood

Correct Answer:giving out Maundy money,helping the community

helping the community

Correct Answer:blessing holy oils,preparing for church ceremonies

preparing for church ceremonies

Q3.
What do deacons, priests and bishops do on Maundy Thursday?
have a feast
Correct answer: renew their ordination vows
read new commandments
Q4.
Why do some Christians wash feet on Maundy Thursday?
to prepare for Easter
to show they are holy
Correct answer: to remember how Jesus served His disciples

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