Year 8
Festivals: Christmas & Easter
In this lesson, we will focus on the Christian festivals of Christmas and Easter.
Year 8
Festivals: Christmas & Easter
In this lesson, we will focus on the Christian festivals of Christmas and Easter.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Recap on birth narrative and how Christmas is celebrated.
- Recap on Holy Week and how Easter is celebrated.
Equipment
You will need two different coloured pens: black or blue and another coloured pen, such as green or red.
Licence
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5 Questions
Q1.
Which of the following locations is not a pilgrimage location for Christians?
Iona
Jerusalem
Lourdes
Q2.
Which one of the following pilgrimage locations is in France?
Bethlehem
Iona
Jerusalem
Q3.
Which one of the following pilgrimage locations is famous for healings that have happened there?
Bethlehem
Iona
Jerusalem
Q4.
Which of the following options is NOT a reason why Christians might visit Iona?
It helps them connect with God through nature
It helps them feel closer to God
It helps them spend time with God
Q5.
Which saint is associated with Lourdes?
St Columba
St Paul
St Thomas
5 Questions
Q1.
Which of the following does NOT happen when celebrating Christmas?
Carol singing
Giving presents
Nativity plays
Q2.
On which day of the week did the Resurrection happen?
Friday
Monday
Saturday
Q3.
Which of the following groups visited Jesus when he was born?
Family
Friends
Roman soldiers
Q4.
Which of the following is not a Christian symbol of Christmas?
Carol singing
Going to Church
Presents
Q5.
Which of the following is NOT something that Christians do to celebrate Easter?
Give Easter Eggs
Hold an Easter Vigil
Light the Paschal candle