The Day of Pentecost and the 'birth' of the Church
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain why the festival Pentecost is celebrated by Christians today.
Key learning points
- The story of Pentecost describes how the disciples were inspired to go and preach about Jesus.
- The people who heard the words of Pentecost were a diverse group of people.
- For many Christians, the story of Pentecost marks the birth of the church.
- Many Christians see Pentecost as the start of the church and its mission to take the story of Jesus into the world.
- Many Christians interpret the story of Pentecost as marking the gift of the Holy Spirit.
Keywords
Pentecost - a Christian festival when the coming of the Holy Spirit is remembered
Holy Spirit - one part of the Trinity. God’s invisible helper and guide for Christians
Mission - a job or task someone is given to do
Church - a group of Christians or a building for worship
Power - the strength or ability to do something important
Common misconception
The development of the Christian church is a result of the resurrection of Jesus.
The development of the Christian church is a result of Pentecost.
Teacher tip
To help the pupils understand the impact of Pentecost on the first followers of Jesus, ask the children to reflect on what happened before and after Pentecost to make them go from locking themselves away to going out into the world to talk about Jesus.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Put these events in the life of Jesus into the correct order.
Q2.Christians believe Jesus is the Son of ...
Q3.Christians believe Jesus performed many to show God’s power.
Q4.What do Christians celebrate at Easter?
Q5.What is the name of the Christian holy book?
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match the word to its meaning.
a Christian festival when the coming of the Holy Spirit is remembered
God’s invisible helper and guide for Christians
the strength or ability to do something important
Q2.What happened to the disciples at Pentecost?
Q3.Why is Pentecost sometimes called the ‘birth of the Church’?
Q4.What does the word ‘Pentecost’ mean?
Q5.What do Christians believe the Holy Spirit helps them do?
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