going or being taken up; the event forty days after the resurrection when Jesus returned to glory in heaven

the belief that Jesus rose from the dead on Easter Sunday, conquering death

a deliverance from sin and punishment as a result of Jesus being crucified on the cross

Jesus Christ: resurrection and ascension

Religious education

In this unit pupils will begin their study of Christianity by examining some of the key beliefs of this worldview. They will focus on concepts of God, Trinity, Creation and the story and role of Jesus as incarnation and means of salvation.

Christianity: Beliefs and teachings

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Who was present at Jesus’ empty tomb according to all four Gospels?

What did the disciples do after Jesus’ ascension?

Why do many Christians believe that the resurrection is important?

“Go and tell the disciples to wait in Galilee”

What did the angels say to the women at Jesus’ tomb?

The {{}} refers to Jesus coming back to life after his crucifixion.

The {{}} happened 40 days after Jesus’ resurrection.

{{}} betrayed Jesus by handing him over to the authorities.

Jesus was accused of {{}} by Jewish religious leaders.

What event took place on the night before Jesus’ crucifixion?

Who sentenced Jesus to death by crucifixion?

What did Jesus compare the bread to during the Last Supper?

What do many Christians believe Jesus’ crucifixion achieved?

Content guidance

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

Adult supervision recommended

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Jesus Christ: resurrection and ascension

Lesson outcome

Content guidance

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.