What does Easter have to do with the Resurrection?

What does Easter have to do with the Resurrection?

Easter is the most important Christian festival of the years – it’s when Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The Bible says that Christ died on the cross on a day called Good Friday. According to the Bible, Jesus was then resurrected and came back to life on Easter Sunday.

How do you teach children about the Resurrection?

How To Teach Your Kids About Jesus’ Resurrection

1. Read The Resurrection Story To Your Kids.
2. Sing Praise & Worship Songs That Teach About Jesus’ Resurrection.
3. Tell The Story Of Jesus’ Resurrection With A Flashlight.
4. Find Fun Christ-Centered Activities.
5. Make A Christian Easter Basket For Your Kids.

What can I teach my kids for Easter?

Read the story of Easter together from a child-friendly bible. Use a children’s bible to share the story of Jesus’ crucifixion and resurrection with your child. Pause occasionally to allow your child to ask questions and to explain any new concepts. These bibles use words that are more accessible to children.

How do you share Easter story with kids?

Here are four age-appropriate ideas while sheltering-in-place to help share the Easter story with your child.

1. Watch a movie and afterward discuss the themes, ideas and concepts shown in the film:
2. Preschool: VeggieTales An Easter Carol or VeggieTales Twas the Night Before Easter.

How do you explain the Easter story?

The Easter story is at the heart of Christianity On Good Friday, Jesus Christ was executed by crucifixion. His body was taken down from the cross, and buried in a cave. The tomb was guarded and an enormous stone was put over the entrance, so that no-one could steal the body.

What are the symbols of Easter?

Religious Easter Symbols

• Dogwood Trees. Dogwood trees are an important symbol of Easter, due to their role in the crucifixion of Jesus.
• Easter Lilies. Easter lilies are often the centerpiece of Easter celebrations.
• Hot Cross Buns.
• Palm Branches.
• The Cross.
• The Empty Tomb.
• The Paschal Candle.
• Baby Chicks.

What do you do on Easter?

A Bucket List of Fun Ideas, Activities and Things to Do on Easter

• ✧ Attend an Easter Parade.
• ✧ Bake Easter Bread.
• ✦ Decorate Easter Eggs.
• ✧ Do an Easter Craft.
• ✦ Eat Cadbury Eggs.
• ✦ Eat a Chocolate Easter Bunny.
• ✦ Eat Jelly Beans.
• ✦ Get Some Bunny or Chick Peeps.

What is the key message of Easter?

Easter is the most important festival in the Christian calendar. It celebrates God raising his son Jesus from the dead as well as the destruction of the power of sin and death forever. It symbolises the opening of Heaven with the gift of eternal life to everyone.

What is the lesson of Easter?

Easter is the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. The innocent Son of God suffered a brutal crucifixion that was the climax of a short but remarkable life of commitment to love, truth, justice, humility, mercy, compassion, purity, peace and non-violence.

What is Easter for KS2?

A short animated film narrating the Christian story of Easter. The animation is bright and colourful to immerse pupils in the story through a clear, friendly narrative. The Easter story is told in a bold, 3D animation for KS2 – with a focus on Jesus’ forgiveness for his persecutors.

What’s the Easter story all about?

The Easter story is told in a bold, 3D animation for KS2 – with a focus on Jesus’ forgiveness for his persecutors. In this short film Nathan, aged 11, and Lara, aged 13, tell us about Christian celebrations on Good Friday and Easter Day. An assembly for Palm Sunday – featuring Dan, a small donkey with a very big job to do!

What is the purpose of the story of the resurrection?

The story guides the reader through the arrest, death, burial and resurrection of Jesus. Use it as part of your teaching about Easter or as part of learning about Christianity.

How can I use’the story of Easter’in the classroom?

Use it as part of your teaching about Easter or as part of learning about Christianity. ‘The Story of Easter’ is a close retelling of the well-known Bible story, presented from the point of view of a first-century Jewish woman and designed for Key Stage 2 children (ages 7 to 11).