St Stephen’s CE (VA) Primary School

Question

Why Does Easter matter to Christians?

Recognise that God, Incarnation, Gospel and Salvation are part of the ‘Big Story’ of the Bible (A1)	I can talk about why Easter is important to Christians I know that Easter is a festival that occurs in spring to remember a very important part of the Bible I know that Christians believe that Jesus is God come to Earth
Tell stories of Holy Week and Easter and make a link with the idea of Salvation (Jesus rescuing people) (A1)	I can act out the important parts of the Easter story and reflect on each part of the story The entry into Jerusalem Jesus’ betrayal Jesus’ crucifixion The empty tomb Jesus’ appearance to his friends Cleansing of the Temple Last Supper Jesus’ trial
Give at least three examples of how Christians show their beliefs about Jesus as Saviour in church worship (B1-2) (Challenge)	I can give at least three examples of how Christians show their beliefs about Jesus as Saviour in church worship (Challenge)
Think, talk and ask questions about whether the text has something to say to them (for example, about whether forgiveness is important), exploring different ideas (C1-3) (Challenge)	I know that the words on the cross show Christians that Jesus forgives and is forgiving I can say how the Easter story speaks to me (Challenge)

Incarnation

Gospel

Salvation

Christian

Easter

Easter Story

Jesus

God

Earth

Heaven

Jerusalem

Betrayal

Crucifixion

Good Friday

Cross

Tomb

Eggs

New Life

Disciples

Jesus’ Friends

Temple

Cleansing

Saviour

Holy Week

Children will know that:

Easter is very important in the ‘big story’ of the Bible. Jesus showed that he was willing to forgive all people, even for putting him on the cross
Christians believe Jesus builds a bridge between God and humans

Christians believe Jesus rose from the dead, giving people hope of a new life