Name6 In the table below are some statements about role models. TASK: Complete the sentences...
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RE Year 9 Term 2
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Question A B C D
1 What name do Christians give to when
Adam and Eve were sent out from the
garden of Eden by God?
The Banishing The Exclusion The Fall The Extinction
2 Where is the birth of a saviour to a virgin
mother prophesied?
Isaiah 7:14 Genesis 3.6 Exodus 31:18 All of these
3 What is the Christian festival that
celebrates the birth of Jesus called?
Jesus’ birthday Easter Sunday Christmas Good Friday
4 When was Jesus crucified? Palm Sunday Maundy Thursday Good Friday Easter
Sunday
5 When was Jesus’s resurrection? Palm Sunday Maundy Thursday Good Friday Easter
Sunday
6 Which of these best defines ‘sin’? Doing
something bad
Breaking the law Going against
God
All of these
7 What does the word ‘sacrifice’ mean? To give up
something
To pray to God To become
incarnate
To rise from
the dead.
8 What word describes the Christian belief
that Jesus is God?
Resurrection Crucifixion Christmas Incarnation
9 How do Christian’s see Jesus’ crucifixion
and resurrection
As a road block As a bridge As a tunnel All of these
10 How could Jesus be viewed by
Christians?
As a role model As a saviour As God
incarnate
All of these
11 What is the Christian idea of putting
things right with God called?
Substitution Incarnation Resurrection Atonement
12 What word describes the Christian idea
that Jesus died in their place?
Substitute Incarnation Resurrection Atonement
13 What do Christians believe that the death
of Jesus allows people to achieve?
Resurrection Salvation Revenge All of these
14 Which of these activities is a part of the
Christmas celebrations for Christians?
Nativity plays Carol services Exchanging
gifts
All of these
15 Which of these activities is a part of the
Easter celebrations for Christians?
Eating eggs Lighting a paschal
candle
Declare, “He
is risen”
All of these
Topic Date studied DateS Revised
What is a role model – Who is yours?
The relationships between God and Man (Adam)
Fixing the relationship - Incarnation
Jesus’ human and divine nature
Jesus’ last week on earth (Holy Week)
Crucifixion
Resurrection
Ascension
Pentecost
Christian festivals: Christmas and Easter
This term we will be studying the BIG question “How does belief in Jesus affect
Christians today?” through the study of Christianity. Below is a list of sub-topics we
will study to help us consider this question.
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Baseline Quiz – What do you already know BEFORE we study this topic?
REMEMBER we will do this again throughout the topic and your score will improve
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Prediction - Next time I will score _____ / 10
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You have ever worn an item of clothing to be more like someone else
You know someone who has worn an item of clothing to be more like someone else
You have ever listened to a group or style of music to be more like someone else
You know someone who listened to a group or style of music because of someone else
You have ever taken up a hobby or interest to be more like someone else
You know someone who has taken up a hobby or interest to be more like someone else 5
Lesson 1 – SHE –
What is a role model – Who is yours?
We are doing this lesson to consider what role models are and if they are a shared human experience. We
will think explore some role models – and consider what people get from them and why they have them. It
will help us to go on to later consider the role and influence of Jesus in the lives of Christians.
The people pictured below are all considered to be role models.
TASK: Choose 2 people and explain why, for some people, they are role models by completing the
table provided.
Role models are influencers – whether we realise it or not. This means that they have an effect on
the character, development, or behaviour of someone or something making them act or do
something different than they might usually do themselves. “To be more like..”
TASK: Tick the boxes of the statements that match you
Dalai LamaOprah Winfrey
Malala Yousafzai
Albert Einstein Muhammad Ali Stephen Hawkins
Name They are a considered a role model for some people because..
Role model - A person whose behaviour is imitated
by other people.
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In the table below are some statements about role models.
TASK: Complete the sentences provided to explain each statement in more detail.
TASK: Complete the Spider diagram template below to list as many qualities of a good role model
that you can think of
TASK: Think about a role model you have OR have had OR a time when you have been a role
model. Explain why they/how you have been a role model.
Can come from all walks of life
– they do not have to be
famous
Role models do not have to be famous because..
Can give hope and inspiration Role models will make people feel hope and inspiration so..
Can give examples of how to
act in a certain situation
If you are struggling you may look to your role model and think ‘what would they do’ because…
Is usually chosen carefully It is important to chose a role model carefully because..
Might be inspired themselves if
they know they are a role model
to others
People might act differently if they know they are a role model because..
Tries their best to have a
positive mental attitude OR be
honest about their feelings
It is important people are honest about their feelings so..
You yourself could be a role
model to others (without
knowing it!)
Anyone can be a role model because...
Role models can be negative
as well as positive
Role models are a good influence but..
Just because someone is your
role model it does not mean
you copy everything they do
and say exactly
It is important that even if you are influenced by a role model that you remain yourself because..
A good
role model
is ..
My role model is/I am a role model because…
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Lesson 2 – The relationships between God and Man (Adam)This unit is about Jesus, however, to understand Jesus for Christians, it is necessary to go right back to the
religious origins of humankind. This will help us to understand the role the Jesus has in the big Christian
story. Unless you know the Christians beliefs about the early relationship between humans and man, you
cannot fully understand Jesus.
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TASK: Look at the polyptych painting on page 8. Add the correct number to each statement to tell
the story of painting (Genesis 2-3), One has been done for you.
TASK: Using the statements you have re-ordered here and plot how the relationship is changing on the
graph below by placing crosses on the graph and then joining them together with line. Then tick the box
descriptor that matches your graph.
God sends Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden.
Genesis 3:28 So the LORD God banished him from the Garden of Eden to work the ground from which he
had been taken.
God creates Eve from Adam’s rib
Genesis 2:21 So the Lord God caused the man to fall into a deep sleep; and while he was sleeping, he
took one of the man’s ribs[g] and then closed up the place with flesh. 22 Then the Lord God made a
woman from the rib he had taken out of the man, and he brought her to the man.
God gives Adam and Eve free will to do what they like – the can do anything except eat from the
tree of life and the tree of knowledge. They are living in the grace (love) of God
Genesis 2:15 The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of
it. 16 And the LORD God commanded the man, “You are free to eat from any tree in the garden; 17 but you
must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat from it you will certainly
die.”
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God creates Adam and breathes life into him
Genesis 1:27 And God made man in His own likeness. In the likeness of God He made him. He made
both male and female.
Adam and Eve are embarrassed as they now have the knowledge that they are naked and hide
from God.
Genesis 3:8 Then the man and his wife heard the sound of the LORD God as he was walking in the garden
in the cool of the day, and they hid from the LORD God among the trees of the garden.
Eve is tempted by the snake/devil to eat from the tree of knowledge, she then tempts Adam. They
both sin (disobey God). At this point, evil enters the world through the actions of humans – the
misuse of free will. Humans ‘fall’ from the grace of God.
Genesis 3:4 “You will not certainly die,” the serpent said to the woman. 5 “For God knows that when you
eat from it your eyes will be opened, and you will be like God, knowing good and evil.”6 When the woman saw that the fruit of the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eye, and also
desirable for gaining wisdom, she took some and ate it.
The graph shows
an overall positive
relationship
The graph shows
an overall negative
relationship
The graph shows
the relationship
started positively
and ended
negatively
The graph shows
the relationship
started negatively
and ended
positively
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TASK: Complete the reflection table below
The relationship between God and man broke down because..
The ‘Fall of Man’ is used to describe this relationship breakdown because..
To maintain their relationship with God humans needed to..
Do you think God expected too much of his creation? Why?
It was ________ fault that the relationship broke down. Choose one answer (ADAM’S /GOD’S / EVE’S / THE
SERPENT’S/ ADAM AND EVE’S/ NO-ONE’S) and explain your choice:
One of the themes of this story is Temptation and as
a result Sin and Conflict. As a result of Adam and
Eve’s disobedience the unity of heaven and earth is
undone.
TASK: Complete the definition table below
What does temptation mean?
What does sin mean?
What does Conflict mean?
What does ‘the unity of heaven and earth’ mean as a
consequence for people and their relationship with God?
TASK: Who is Who? Tick the correct box(s) to match the statement.
Adam Eve God Serpent
Was made by God
Was tempted to sin
Ate the forbidden fruit from the tree
Gave free will
Thought that they would die if they ate the fruit
Were banished from the garden as a punishment
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Lesson 3 - Fixing the relationship - IncarnationLast week, we learned about the Fall – the fall of (hu)man(s) from the grace of God. This shows the broken relationship
between God and humans. It explains the Christian idea that humans are born sinful – they have a sinful nature.
Humans, given the choice, will disobey God. This week we look at the Christian idea of how that broken relationship is
fixed (well the first step of it).
We know from last term that in the Gospel of John Jesus is referred to as The WORD. This because for Christians he is
seen as God’s direct word on earth. “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us.” John 1:14
TASK: Below are some images which show the meaning of this quote. Using these images for inspiration, create your
own image in the box provided to show the meaning of this quote.
Today’s lesson we are studying the incarnation. This term means: Literally 'in flesh', or 'enfleshed;'
belief that God took on human form in the person of Jesus. Jesus was God incarnate. This means
God became flesh and blood in the human form of Jesus. Jesus was both human and divine (God).
For Christians this is important as God really understands and knows what it is like to be human,
and so can take an active role in people’s lives. Jesus is also known as ‘Immanuel’ which means
‘God with us’. Believing that God entered the world in human form through Jesus will influence
Christians.
TASK: Tick the TRUE statements below about this influence.
The incarnation It sets the example as to how
God wants humans to live.
It strengthens their faith because it shows that
God is immanent and active in the world.
The birth of Jesus – when the Word became flesh
is the basis of Christmas
It makes them feel distant from God – as if he has
no interest in their lives
It gives believers a reason to get drunk and party
hearty at Christmas
It increases their faith as it shows God
understands exactly what it is to be human.
It gives them hope that there will be a way that
can mend the relationship with God
It leaves Christians at a loss as to how to act.
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SCRIPTURE Luke 2:8-15
8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping
watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel of the Lord appeared to
them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were
terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you
good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in
the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is the
Messiah, the Lord. 12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby
wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with
the angel, praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the
shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this
thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”
Jesus was born as a refugee in Bethlehem. Jesus was God incarnate (in flesh). This means that because he was born
he was fully God and fully man, living on earth as God the Son. Through the body of Jesus god was able to show
himself as a human for 30 years. Christians celebrate the incarnation and Jesus’s birth every year through the festival
of Christmas. Even though Jesus was born as a human his birth was special for many reasons.
TASK: Complete the summary sentences below
Understanding the text
In Luke’s Gospel, shepherds are the first to hear about the birth of Jesus. Being a shepherd in first century
Palestine was not considered to be a privileged position in society. The Jewish leaders often criticised shepherds
as the nature of their work meant they could not always keep to religious rules (e.g. strict Sabbath observance.)
This shows that the message of Jesus was for all people, even those considered to be insignificant or marginalised.
The angel spoke of a “saviour” and said he was “Christ the Lord”. This is an important detail about the identity of
Jesus. ‘Christ’ is a Greek word and is the equivalent of the Hebrew ‘Messiah’. Both words mean ‘the anointed one’.
‘Lord’ is a title often used for God in the Old Testament. The baby will be a saviour, but not in a political or military
sense – he will save his people from sin and death. A great company of angels appeared, singing praises to God.
This is now known as the Gloria in Excelcis.
From this story a Christian could learn that:
• God does not select people based on
• wealth or status – he choses them for their
devotion
• God provided for Mary and Joseph
Mary is special because:
• She is given the title Mother of God.
• Mary herself was conceived free from original sin
and was therefore perfect, this is known as
the Immaculate Conception.
• A perpetual virgin – after giving birth to Jesus,
Mary had no more children and remained pure.
• Mary did not die a normal, physical death but was
taken up to heaven in bodily form, this is known
as the Assumption
Jesus was born a
refugee so..this would show Christians that..
By dwelling on earth as
Jesus God was able to
understand what it is
like to be human. This
is important because..
Jesus was a man but..
The shepherds showed
that Jesus’s message
was for all. This is
important because..
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Lesson 4 - Jesus’ human and divine natureLast week, we learned about the incarnation meaning literally 'in flesh', or 'enfleshed‘. This is the Christian belief
that God took on human form in the person of Jesus. This lesson we will look at Jesus’ life in order to look at his
dual nature – the belief that Jesus was both fully human and fully God (divine). This lesson will help us to
understand why a man who lived 2000 years ago still has so much influence and so many followers today.
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TASK: Using the timeline on page 12 to help you, add the statements into the correct boxes to complete a
detailed account of Jesus’s life. One idea has already been added to each box to help you
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TASK: Below is a table containing statements about Jesus. Highlight the 11 statements that show
that Jesus had a human nature (the 9 you do not highlight all show his divine (God-like/beyond
human) nature)).
TASK: Highlight the correct statements below
1. Divine means like God or referring to God
2. Divine means ‘the wine’ in Hebrew
3. Dual means a sword fight or gun fight between people
4. Dual means to have two parts to it
5. Christians believe that Jesus is just God on earth
6. Christians believe that Jesus is just a man that walked the earth
7. Christians believe Jesus is both fully human and fully God
8. It is easy to understand Jesus’ dual nature as it makes sense
9. It is difficult to understand Jesus dual nature and requires faith
REFLECTION – TASK: Complete the questions below:
He performed
miracles
Jesus had a normal
human birthJesus slept
He developed like a normal
human being
Jesus felt pain He came back from
the dead
When he was eight days
old, Jesus was
circumcised and brought
to the temple for
dedication.
He was transfigured -
glowed white on a mountain
with Prophet Moses and
Elijah
Jesus had a
human ancestry
His birth was
prophesised
He spoke to God as his
fatherHis mother was a virgin
He said he was
God
Jesus was given a
human name He ascended into heaven
Jesus showed human
emotions
Jesus was part of
a family
Jesus died Jesus got hungry and
thirstyOthers said he was God
Give one way that being fully
human would make it difficult to
be God? Explain your choice
Give one way that being fully
God would make it difficult to be
human? Explain your choice
If you were fully God, would you
let human concerns bother you?
Explain your choice
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Lesson 5 – Jesus’ last week on earth (Holy Week)Last week, we learned about Jesus’ life in order to look at his dual nature – the belief that Jesus
was both fully human and fully God (divine). This lesson we will look at the final week of his life
which will help us to understand why a man who lived 2000 years ago still has so much influence
and so many followers today.
TASK: Complete the missing words using the word bank to help you.
A messiah (from the H_________ language, it means, “a_____________ one") is a
s___________ or l___________ of a group of people. The Jewish religion believes that a
m____________ will come to s______ the J_________ people.
TASK: What do these terms mean? Look up the terms and copy the definitions THEN put the
definitions into your own words.
Here it states that the Jewish people need saving. But what from?
TASK:
❑ Read the text
❑ Highlight any words you are unsure about on
❑ Give each paragraph a title and summary sentence in the box provided (the first one has been done for
you)
anointed messiah Jewish saviour save Hebrew liberator
Term Dictionary definition In my own words
Anointed
Saviour
ISRAEL DURING THE TIME OF JESUS
During the first century, Rome had dominion over Israel. In 63 BCE,
after a civil war within Israel, the Romans invaded and conquered
Jerusalem. In order to keep control over the Galilean and Judean
peoples, Julius Caesar and the Roman Senate made Herod king. It
took Herod three years to finally gain all control over the hostile Jews,
but he eventually managed to rule over the whole region. He
eventually became one of Rome’s favourite military leaders and was
admired by the emperor because of his development program.
Paragraph title:
Roman Invaders
Paragraph
sentence: Rome
conquered
Jerusalem and
Herod was made
king to control the
Jewish people.
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Herod expanded the Temple in Jerusalem to be more
grandiose and Roman in style. He also imposed a sacrifice
that the priests would give on behalf of Rome and the
emperor. Additionally, Herod had whole cities named after
Caesar as well as imperial temples and fortresses to
reinforce Roman control. These building campaigns were
not possible without taxing the peoples of Galilee, Samaria,
and Judea greatly; leaving the majority in poverty.
Paragraph title:
Paragraph sentence:
Not only were they required to pay taxes to the Empire, but
they were also required to pay the tithes and sacrifices of
the Jewish religion. Jewish people were offended by being
forced into what they saw as idolatry (paying taxes for
sacrifices to Roman gods) and they struggled to meet the
cost of all these demands. The historian, Horsley, wrote,
“The demand for tribute to Rome and taxes to Herod in
addition to the tithes and offerings to the Temple and
priesthood dramatically increased the economic pressures
on peasant producers, whose livelihood was perennially
marginal at best (just managed from year to year). After
decades of demands from many layers of rulers, lots of
village families fell into debt and were faced with loss of
their family inheritance of land. This led to the breakdown
of village communities and farming society. These are
precisely the conditions that Jesus addresses in the
Gospels: impoverishment, hunger, and debt.”
Paragraph title:
Paragraph sentence:
After Herod’s death in 4 BCE, the Romans would appoint
Antipas to rule and would eventually install Roman
governors to help create more stability. The Jews
responded in various ways to the rule of Rome and the
appointed governors and client-kings. Some, as in the
case of the Sadducean priestly order and the Herodian
dynasty, chose to live in compromise to the Empire and to
implement their wishes. They went along with the
Romans as long as the Romans mostly let them do what
they wanted.
Paragraph title:
Paragraph sentence:
The second kind of response was a basic acceptance of
Roman rule, with a readiness to challenge the Empire
when injustice was evident. This was usually carried out
as nonviolent subversion.
The third response was a nonviolent rejection of Roman
rule. The fourth way that Jews responded to this situation
can be seen by the Zealots (a religious group) in their
violent rejection of Rome, which would lead to the
eventual destruction of Jerusalem in 70 CE.
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Many of Jesus’ followers believed that he was the messiah. He had come to save them and the
Jewish people.
Historically (and importantly), Jerusalem, like much of the world, was ruled by the Roman Empire.
Many people thought that Jesus was going to save them from Roman rule – that he would reclaim
Jerusalem for the Jewish people.
TASK: Read the summary of Holy Week below. On the next page draw an image for each section.
Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion (this is another word
for Jerusalem)! Shout, Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your
king comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle
and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
Zechariah 9:9
How does Zechariah predict that the coming
king/messiah will arrive?
1. Thursday/Friday before Palm Sunday - Luke 19:28-30 As he approached the place called
Bethany at the hill called the Mount of Olives, he sent two of his disciples, saying to them, 30 “Go
to the village ahead of you, and as you enter it, you will find a colt tied there, which no one has
ever ridden. Untie it and bring it here.”
2. Palm Sunday - Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. (Luke 19:36-37 Then the crowds spread
out their robes along the road ahead of him, 37 and as they reached the place where the road
started down from the Mount of Olives, the whole procession began to shout and sing as they
walked along, praising God for all the wonderful miracles Jesus had done.
3. Monday - Mark 11:15-18 On reaching Jerusalem, Jesus entered the temple area and began
driving out those who were buying and selling there. He overturned the tables of the money
changers and the benches of those selling doves, 16 and would not allow anyone to carry
merchandise through the temple courts. 17 And as he taught them, he said, "Is it not written: 'My
house will be called a house of prayer for all nations'? But you have made it 'a den of robbers.‘
4. Tuesday - Matthew 26:6-13 While Jesus was in Bethany, a woman came to him with a jar of very
expensive perfume, which she poured on his head as he was reclining at the table. 8 When the
disciples saw this, they were indignant. "Why this waste?" they asked. 9 "This perfume could have
been sold at a high price and the money given to the poor." 10 Aware of this, Jesus said to them,
"Why are you bothering this woman? She has done a beautiful thing to me. 11 The poor you will
always have with you, but you will not always have me. 12 When she poured this perfume on my
body, she did it to prepare me for burial. 13 I tell you the truth, wherever this gospel is preached
throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her."
5. Wednesday - Luke 21:37-38 Each day Jesus was teaching at the temple, and each evening he
went out to spend the night on the hill called the Mount of Olives, 38 and all the people came early
in the morning to hear him at the temple.
6. Thursday (Maundy Thursday) - In the evening/night Jesus gathered with his disciples to eat the
Passover meal Matthew 26:20 Jesus got up from the meal, took off his outer clothing, and
wrapped a towel around his waist. 5 After that, he poured water into a basin and began to wash
his disciples' feet, drying them with the towel that was wrapped around him. Then they ate the
Passover meal Luke 22:14-15 When the hour came, Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table.
And he said to them, "I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.
7. Thursday part 2 Judas left the room to find the guards who would arrest Jesus Matthew 26:36
Then Jesus went with his disciples to a place called Gethsemane. Jesus was arrested by the
Temple Guard. He was tried on the testimony of false witnesses. The High Priest, Caiaphas, tore
his robes and condemned Jesus to death for blasphemy.
8. Friday - Only the Roman rulers had the power over life and death. The Roman governor, Pilate
bowed to the pressure to have Jesus crucified. Jesus was tried, condemned and crucified. At 9AM
(the 3rd hour Jewish time), Jesus was crucified Mark 15:25 It was nine o’clock in the morning
when they crucified him. Jesus was on the cross for 6 hours until his death at 3pm (or the 9th hour
to the Jews) Luke 23:44-46 44 It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over the whole
land until the ninth hour, 45 for the sun stopped shining. And the curtain of the temple was torn in
two. 46 Jesus called out with a loud voice, "Father, into your hands I commit my spirit." When he
had said this, he breathed his last. Before sundown (the start of the Sabbath), Jesus was
removed from the Cross and buried in a borrowed tomb
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For some of Jesus followers, they
expected him to bring an earthly change.
For others, they expected a spiritual
change.
How does this the difference affect
their response to Holy Week?
The Friday of Holy Week is called Good Friday - the day that he was tortured and
crucified.
What questions does this raise? What might the answers be?
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TASK: Complete the ‘Holy week fortune line’. Place a cross to show how each event affected the
disciples and Jesus. Then join all your crosses together with a line. You should end up with one line
for the disciples and one for Jesus.
REFLECTION TASK: Complete the table below.
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We have so far studied the beliefs listed below. Just like we would say a role model is an influencer, for
Christians Jesus is their religious role model.
TASK: Explain why each belief could lead a Christian to pray by completing the first column. There is an example that
has been done for you. Remember Christians can pray many different types of prayer. A prayer of adoration - praising
God for his greatness and admitting dependence on him. Confession - owning up to sin and asking for God's mercy
and forgiveness. Thanksgiving - thanking God for his many blessings, e.g. health or children. Petition - asking God
for something, e.g. healing, courage or wisdom. Intercession - asking God to help others who need it, e.g. the sick,
poor, those suffering in war
Here is a list of influences. As well as being influenced to pray Christians may also be influenced to:
If Christians believe.. This belief might influence them to pray because..
A. God is all-powerful
(omnipotent)
Christians believe that God has the powers to answer their prayers. This
means they may pray a prayer for breakthrough. This might be a prayer of
petition or intercession to ask God for help in a time of need by praying for
intervention (a miracle).
B. Adam and Eve disobeyed God
and as a result he punished them
C. Jesus was born a refugee
D. Jesus is God incarnate
E. The shepherds were visited by
an angel to tell them about the
birth of Jesus
F. Jesus performed miracles
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1. Praise and worship God – attending a worship service in a church, going to church online,
singing a hymn or performing a private or personal prayer
2. Improve behaviour (avoid sin) – setting a target or goal for how to be a better person and
tracking their effort
3. Strengthen faith – reading the Bible so they can learn more about God
4. Show stewardship – helping the environment through cleaning, being more environmentally
friendly or donating to charity or helping others in need
5. Evangelise – spreading the word of the Gospels by telling others about Jesus or attending a Bible
course
6. Develop the community – volunteering in their local area or supporting their church
7. Promote Justice – fighting for people who are struggling or facing injustice. They could donate a
Bible or give to charity to help someone gain legal aid.
8. Understand God’s plan - reading the Bible so they can learn more about God
9. Be Grateful – showing gratitude by helping others or praying to say thank you
TASK: For each ‘If Christians believe’ idea match it to an appropriate influence from the list above by
adding a number to each letter below. One has been done for you. You may use each number more
than once – if it is the BEST fit.
A B C D E F
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1. After the arrest in the middle of the night, Jesus is brought before the Sanhedrin and Caiaphas, the High Priest. A
soldier strikes Jesus across the face for remaining silent when questioned by Caiaphas. The palace guards then
blindfold him with a cloth and taunt him to identify them as they pass by. They also spit on him, strike him in the
face, and pull out his beard.
2. Jesus is stripped of his clothing, and his hands are tied to a post above his head so that the flesh of the shoulders
and the back are stretched to the limit. Then a Roman legionnaire steps forward with the flagrum (sometimes it is
called a flagellum or cat-of-nine-tails) in his hand. It is a short whip consisting of nine heavy leather thongs, each
with small lead balls, embedded with bits of glass, stone, or bone attached near the ends. The heavy whip is
brought down with full force again and again on the shoulders, back, and legs of Jesus. At first the heavy thongs cut
through the skin only. Then, they cut deeper into the subcutaneous tissue, and finally the underlying muscles. The
small balls of lead, bits of glass, and stone produce large, deep bruises which are broken open by subsequent
blows. Eventually, the skin on the back hangs in long ribbons, and the entire area is a mass of torn bleeding tissue.
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Lesson 6 - CrucifixionLast week, we learned about Holy Week and how Jesus was considered to be a saviour. We looked at the
last week of his life on earth before his death. This lesson we will focus specifically on Jesus crucifixion.
This is a key event for Christians. Thinking about it in detail will hopefully allow us to understand it’s impact
on Christians and Christianity.
TASK: Using the information at the bottom of the page (and the top of the next page) and from last lesson
complete this Autopsy report as if you were filling it out for the body of Jesus.
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From this story a Christian could learn that:
• Jesus suffered mentally
• and physically
• God therefore understands human
suffering
• Jesus did not “save himself” as it was
part of God’s plan for him to die
• Soldiers tortured Jesus
• Jesus asked God why he had
abandoned him (Mark)
• Jesus asks God to forgive the people
who have crucified him (Luke) 22
3. The Roman soldiers see an opportunity to make a joke out of him. Here is a Jew claiming to be a king is barely alive. They
throw a robe across his shoulders and place a stick in his hand for a sceptre. Then, a small bundle of flexible branches covered
with long thorns are woven into the shape of a crown and pressed into his scalp. He is repeatedly slapped about the head
before the robes are torn from him.
4. Jesus is then given the wooden beam for his cross to carry to the site of the crucifixion. on the way, Jesus frequently stumbles
and falls. At one point he is unable to go on and someone else is made to carry his cross.
5. Jesus’ arms are nailed to the cross. The legionnaire feels for the depression at the front of the wrist, and quickly drives a heavy,
square, 15 cm wrought iron nail through the wrist and deep into the wood. He moves to the other side and repeats the action,
making sure he does not pull the arms too tightly. The cross beam is hoisted to the top of the upright beam and nailed into
place. The placement of the arms makes breathing both painful and difficult.
6. The left foot is now pressed backward against the right foot, and with both feet extended, toes down, a similar nail is hammered
through the arch of each foot, leaving the knees moderately flexed.
7. The weight of Jesus’ body caused it to sag as it is hoisted on the cross. Jesus is on the cross for six hours. His slumped body
pulling hard on the nails in his arms. The muscles in his body cramp and spasm. Jesus shifts his position on several occasions
to speak or to look at those around him. When it was deemed that Jesus is dead, the legionnaire stabs a spear into Jesus’
heart to check.
TASK: Using the pain scale (that doctors use with their patients) map the graph to show what pain you imagine
Jesus was in at each stage of his crucifixion. Once you have drawn on your crosses join them with a line.
Jesus was flogged, mocked and made to wear a crown of thorns. He was spat at and people could not
understand why, if he was truly God, why did he not save himself. After he died the Temple curtain tore
and a Roman solider cried out that maybe they had just killed God.
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Lesson 7 – Crucifixion (continued)Last week, we learned about we focused specifically on Jesus crucifixion. This is a key event for
Christians. This week we will continue to look at this and try to understand its impact on Christians
and Christianity.
TASK: Match the person requiring support to the source of support by adding letters into the table.
TASK: Explain your choices
How does this link to Jesus?
Christians believe that the Christian God is uniquely placed to understand human suffering. This is
because God suffered as Jesus. Jesus was betrayed, tortured, crucified and died as a human. By
experiencing this, the Christian God understands humans when they suffer. He understands their
suffering because he suffered as one of them. So - A spiritual person who is suffering either
physically, emotionally or mentally with the hardships of life could seek advice from The Christian
God, who, through his experience as Jesus understands what it is to suffer as a human as he
suffered more than most other humans.23
TASK: Complete the question table
What does crucifixion mean?
Why were criminals put onto a cross on a hill? –what was this punishment trying to achieve?
What was the written charge against Jesus?
How did Jesus suffer mentally in his death?
What might a Christian today learn from this story?
Explain how Jesus showed respect for the law
Person requiring advice/support Potential source of support
1 Steven has just broken up with his long-term girlfriend - he is devastated.
A Sarah is a fully qualified mechanic – she works full time in a garage.
2 Paul’s car has broken down. B George is a financial adviser who works at the local building society
3 Gemma wants to get into better physical shape.
C David is a personal fitness trainer in a local gym.
4 Jane and Jack are looking to buy a new house but are unsure about mortgages
D Aiden was divorced three years ago. He is now happily remarried and has a good relationship with his first wife and the children they had together.
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In each situation I chose… because..
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The crucifixion increases their faith
that God understands human
suffering
As well as prayer this might influence them to…
The crucifixion gives them hope
that the sacrifice needed for sin
has been made
As well as prayer this might influence them to…
The crucifixion gives them hope
that they can now be reconciled
with God
As well as prayer this might influence them to…
The crucifixion may inspire
Christians to make sacrifices for
others
As well as prayer this might influence them to…
The crucifixion increases their faith
that God loves them as he was
prepared to sacrifice his son for
their sake.
As well as prayer this might influence them to…
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TASK: Using page 20 to help you, complete the influences table for Crucifixion
REFLECTION TASKS:
1. Do you think a method of execution a good symbol for a religion? Explain your point of view
2. If there was going to be a different symbol for Christianity what do you think it could be? Why?
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Lesson 8 - ResurrectionLast week, we learned about the impact of the crucifixion on Christians and Christianity. This week
we will look at the resurrection. We will look at how it affect Christians and Christianity. We will also
look at biblical evidence for the resurrection.
Resurrection means:
1. Being raised from the dead.
2. The event three days after the crucifixion when it is believed that God raised Jesus from the
dead.
3. The form that many Christians believe the afterlife will take, referring to either physical or
spiritual bodies.
TASK: Draw an image for each definition of Resurrection and then add any questions you can think
of. Some ideas have been added for you.
TASK: Explain the importance of these beliefs for Christians
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2. What hope might it give them?
1. What does it say about
death?
Without the resurrection
there would be no
Christianity – a man called
Jesus would just have
died
This is important because..
It gives Christians hope
that they may have life
after death
This is important because..
It strengthens faith that
Jesus was actually God
This is important because..
It strengthens faith as God
can overcome death
This is important because..
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TASK: Read the 3 accounts of the resurrection from the Bible
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TASK: Use the accounts to help you answer these questions
TASK: Provide a Bible reference(s) for each of these statements
Give 3 pieces of
evidence that a
Christian could
give to say that
Jesus had been
resurrected
What marks did
Jesus’s
followers see on
his resurrected
body?
What might a
Christian today
learn from this
story?
What does the
resurrection
teach Christians
about death?
Jesus’s
resurrection
was a bodily
resurrection.
What does this
mean?
Jesus’ followers saw him after his death
Jesus’ followers talked to him after his death
Jesus’ followers walked with him after his death
Jesus’ followers touched him after his death
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Lesson 9 - AscensionLast week, we learned about the impact of the resurrection on Christians and on Christianity. We also
looked at biblical evidence for the resurrection. This week we are going to look at the ascension - this is the
next big occurrence in the Christian story. We will look at the ascension and how it affects Christians.
Forty days after Jesus had been resurrected Jesus was taken back to Heaven. The Gospels describe this
as him ‘rising’. Before he went his disciples asked him if he would return and what would happen at the end
of time. He explained that only God the Father knew this. After he had left the disciples were still looking into
the air. In Acts (written by Luke) it states that two men in robes told them they needed to stop looking to
heaven for him as he will return. Instead they needed to ‘go!’.
Below are three accounts from the Bible about Jesus’ ascension.
TASK: Read each account.
TASK: Fill in the missing words in this summary passage. Use the words in the help box to help you.
Luke 24:50
50 When he had led them out to the vicinity of Bethany, he lifted up his hands and blessed
them. 51 While he was blessing them, he left them and was taken up into heaven. 52 Then they
worshiped him and returned to Jerusalem with great joy. 53 And they stayed continually at the
temple, praising God.
Acts 1:6-11
6 So when the apostles were with Jesus, they kept asking him, “Lord, has the time come for you to free
Israel and restore our kingdom?”
7 He replied, “The Father alone has the authority to set those dates and times, and they are not for you
to know. 8 But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you. And you will be my
witnesses, telling people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the
ends of the earth.” 9 After saying this, he was taken up into a cloud while they were watching, and they
could no longer see him. 10 As they strained to see him rising into heaven, two white-robed men
suddenly stood among them. 11 “Men of Galilee,” they said, “why are you standing here staring into
heaven? Jesus has been taken from you into heaven, but someday he will return from heaven in the
same way you saw him go!”
Mark 16:19-20
19 So then the Lord Jesus, after he had spoken to them, was taken up into heaven and sat down at the
right hand of God. 20 And they went out and proclaimed the good news everywhere, while the Lord
worked with them and confirmed the message by the signs that accompanied it.
Christians believe that after his__________, Jesus did not die a second time. Instead, __ days
after his resurrection, Jesus left the Earth by being taken __ to Heaven to ______ God
the______. This event is known as the_________, and Christians believe that it was witnessed
by Jesus’ _______. It is believed that Jesus said he would send the ____ _____ to inspire and
_______ his apostles after his ascension.
TASK: Give two Christian beliefs about Jesus’ Ascension.
re-join ascension apostles father up 40 Holy Spirit resurrection guide
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TASK: Highlight the 5 correct statements
How can you picture the Ascension? Artists have struggled!
TASK: Which is your favourite? Why?
Which do you like the least? Why?
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Ascension from “The Little
Passion, Dürer c. 1510.
The Cloisters Cross” c.1100 “The Ascension”, 1579-81, Scuola
San Rocco, Venice.
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TASK: A triptych is a work of art that is divided into three sections, or three carved panels that are hinged
together and can be folded shut or displayed open. Using your knowledge of Jesus’ life create one panel to show
his life, one to show the crucifixion – and let Rembrandt’s “The Ascension”,, (c.1636, Alte Pinakothek, Munich)
take the last panel!
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Lesson 10 – Pentecost Last week, we learned about the ascension and how it placed an advocate for humans at God’s right hand
as well as opening the doors of heaven, therefore giving Christians hope that they too will go to heaven.
Before Jesus ascended, he said that the Holy Spirit would return to guide his followers. Today’ lesson looks
at this event.
TASK: Below are some key messages from the ascension. Highlight the one you think would be MOST
influential to a Christian.
1. The angels said Jesus will return just as He left – this means that Christians can prepare for his return
by following his example.
2. It places Jesus at God’s right hand so they have someone to speak on their behalf as humans
3. It shows Jesus is in a position of power and influence so strengthens faith to follow him.
4. It shows that Jesus really overcame death - he did not die again, but lived forever.
5. Jesus opened the gates to heaven and this gives Christians hope that they may get there
TASK: Put these statements in the correct order by adding a number next to each statement.
So what happened next?
9 days ago, Jesus ascended into heaven. He said that he would send the Holy Spirit to guide them.
As yet, nothing had happened. Jesus’ follows were not sure what to do.
Pentecost happened 50 days after the resurrection of Jesus. The Holy spirit came to Jesus’
disciples and followers. It filled them with confidence and faith and brought with it other gifts
(speaking in tongues and healing powers). The sense of confidence and purpose they felt can be
seen as the point where the CHURCH was born.
Statement
A - Easter Sunday - After being told that Jesus was risen, Peter and John run to see the empty
tomb.
B - 8th day after the resurrection - Jesus appears to the group and Thomas was present. Jesus
told him to put his finger into the nail holes and to place his hand into His side where the spear
had pierced Him.
C - Easter Sunday - Jesus appears to two disciples on their way to Emmaus. He breaks bread
with them.
D - Easter Sunday - After being told that Jesus was risen, most of the disciple did not believe it.
E - Some time after meeting the 7 in Galilee, Jesus appeared to more than 500 people at one
time.
F - Some time after the 8th day - Jesus meets seven of His apostles and some disciples in
Galilee while Peter and a group were fishing in the Sea of Galilee.
G - Easter Sunday - Jesus appears to all the disciples except Thomas, saying, “Peace be with
you”.
H - Easter Sunday - Mary Magdalene was alone and weeping at the tomb when Jesus
appeared to her.
I - 40 days after Resurrection - Jesus meets the eleven disciples and gives them “The Great
Commission”. He then ascended into heaven promising the Holy Spirit would return.
Pentecost is when the Holy Spirit descended onto Jesus’ followers.
Pentecost happened 50 days after Jesus’ resurrection.
Pentecost is the birth of the church.
At Pentecost, the Holy Spirit gave people gifts.
Pentecost gave Jesus’ followers a sense of direction and purpose.
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Lesson 11 – Christian Festivals Last week, we learned about Pentecost, when Christians believe the Holy Spirit returned to guide
them. For many Christians it is an event that can be seen as the birth of the Church. It is a time
when they felt like they had been given the gifts to continue Jesus’ mission to spread the word of
God. Today’s lesson looks at how some of the events that we have looked at in this unit are
celebrated by Christians.
TASK: Match the Key event to the description by adding the correct letters to the table.
TASK: Add the correct key event to the correct festival*
TASK: Complete the Spider diagram with your ideas
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Key
Event/Term
Description
1. Incarnation A. (50 days after Easter Sunday) which remembers the coming of
the Holy Spirit to earth following the ascension.
2.Crucifixion B. Being raised from the dead; the event three days after the
crucifixion when it is believed that God raised Jesus from the dead.
3. Resurrection C. Literally 'in flesh', or 'enfleshed;' belief that God took on human
form in the person of Jesus.
4. Ascension D. The death of Jesus; a form of the death penalty used by the
Romans.
5. Pentecost E. Going or being taken up; the event forty days after the
resurrection when Jesus returned to glory in heaven.
Festival/commemoration
Christmas
Easter
Easter
Feast of Ascension (within Easter)
Feast of Pentecost (marks the end of
Easter) Whitsunday or Walking Day
*Festival - A day or
period of celebration,
often for religious
reasons. From Middle
English via Old French
via Latin ‘feast’.
Why do Christians
celebrate and have
festivals?
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Give 5 ways Easter is celebrated:
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Christmas is the celebration of Jesus' birth.
The story can be found in the New Testament of the Bible in the Gospels of Matthew and Luke:
Jesus was born to Mary, a virgin who was betrothed to Joseph, a carpenter, in the town of Nazareth.
Before Jesus was born, Mary was visited by an angel who told her that she would give birth to a baby boy,
whom she should name Jesus. According to Matthew, Jesus was born in Bethlehem because Joseph and
Mary had been ordered to go there to take part in a census in Joseph's home town. When Mary and Joseph
arrived in Bethlehem the local inn was already full with people returning for the census. The innkeeper let
them stay in the stable where Mary gave birth to her son and laid him in a manger. Luke tells how
shepherds were led to Jesus by an angel. In Matthew's account, wise men (or Magi) visited Jesus. They
had followed a star that led them to Jesus and they presented him with gifts of gold, frankincense and
myrrh.
TASK: True or False – based on the passage you have just read mark these statements as T or F
1. The story is found in the Gospels of Matthew and John. T or F
2. Jesus birth was prophesised. T or F
3. Jesus was born in Nazareth. T or F
4. Jesus was born in a manger. T or F
5. Jesus was visited by shepherds. T or F
6. Jesus was given gifts by wise men. T or F
Christmas is celebrated in a variety of ways.
The story of Jesus' birth, called the nativity, is often
retold by children in nativity plays. Church services
often include a carol service. Some Christians start
Christmas Day with a midnight service, called Midnight
Mass. Some Christians make Christingles. Christians often celebrate Christmas by giving and
receiving presents and cards. This reminds them of the
gift of Jesus, beginning his earthly life. Many Christians
have a celebratory meal or feast.
TASK: Design the front of an Easter card that shows how Easter is celebrated by Christians.
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EVALUATION TASK: Sort the statements into the correct column by adding the correct numbers
into the table. The table (when finished) should answer the question ‘Which is the most important
Christian Festival?’
TASK: Your decision – which festival do you think is most important and why?
What do you think a Christian might say? Why?
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Christmas Easter
1. Jesus death pays the price of
sin and allows people to be
reconciled with God
2. Jesus death atoned for the
sins of humans.
3. Jesus suffering and death
shows God understands human
suffering
4. Jesus birth gives hope 5. Resurrection gives hope of an
afterlife
6. Jesus resurrection proves
that he was more than just a
man
7. Jesus birth shows God is
immanent and acts in the world
8. It marks the Incarnation of
Jesus, without which, there
would be no resurrection
9. It marks the Resurrection of
Jesus, which is considered a
foundation of Christianity.
10. It marks the Resurrection of Jesus, which is considered a foundation of Christianity.
TASK: Design the front of a Christmas card that shows how Christmas is celebrated by Christians.
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