Year 10

Festivals

In this lesson, we will look at festivals in Christianity, focusing on Christmas and Easter!

Year 10

Festivals

In this lesson, we will look at festivals in Christianity, focusing on Christmas and Easter!

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Christmas.
  2. Easter.

Equipment

You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.

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5 Questions

Q1.
There is a command to go on pilgrimage in Christianity, true or false?
Correct answer: False
True
Q2.
Who do many Christians believe had visions of the Virgin Mary at Lourdes?
Julien of Norwich
Correct answer: St Bernadette
St Christopher
St Teresa
Q3.
Where do many Christians believe the 'veil' between heaven and earth is thin?
Correct answer: Iona
Israel
Jerusalem
Lourdes
Q4.
Which of the below is NOT a reason why a Christian may choose to go to Iona
Correct answer: It is where Jesus lived, so they will go to learn more about his life
To live in community and serve others
To take time out of the busyness of life and focus on God
To worship in community
Q5.
Why do many Christians go to Lourdes on pilgrimage?
Because the Bible commands it
Correct answer: To be healed
To see where Jesus was buried
To see where Mary was buried

5 Questions

Q1.
Which of the following is NOT done to celebrate Easter?
Lighting the paschal candle
Correct answer: Nativity plays
Saying 'He is risen indeed, Alleluia'
Spending an hour at the cross
Q2.
Which of the options below best explain why Christians celebrate Christmas?
Because they believe it's when Father Christmas was born
Correct answer: Because they believe that God became incarnate to save people from sins
Jesus commanded that Christians celebrate his birthday
Jesus told them to love their neighbour. They do this by giving gifts
Q3.
Which of the options below best explains why Christians celebrate Easter?
Because if they celebrate Easter they'll go to heaven
Correct answer: Because they believe that Jesus' death and resurrection made it possible for people to have salvation
To celebrate Jesus' birth
To celebrate when Jesus started teaching after spending 40 days in the desert
Q4.
Which do Christians not do on BOTH Easter and Christmas?
Correct answer: Give presents
Have a night time service
Have special liturgy
Light candles
Q5.
How many days does the Easter season last?
3
40
Correct answer: 50
7