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The Last Days of Jesus
Attention Sunday School teachers! This resource is perfect for describing the last days of Jesus, and touches upon Palm Sunday, the Last Supper, the Crucifixion, Ascension and Good Friday. Note: This resource is not intended for public...
Gateways
Teaching the Easter Story
If you are looking for a secular approach to teaching about Easter, this may just be the resource for you. Pupils read a paraphrased text depicting the last supper, arrest, and crucifixion of Jesus Christ as told in the Bible,...
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Jesus: His Life
Students explore how Jesus was a simple carpenter, yet His words transformed the course of Western Civilization. From his birth in Bethlehem to His final days and crucifixion.
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We Are People of the Cross
Seventh graders explore the cross as a symbol of redemption and of the Trinity. They become aware of Jesus' crucifixion and the history of the crucifix.
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The Crusades: Routes of Two Crusaders
Use these worksheets to kick off a great lesson on The Crusades. Eighth graders will analyze a map and four short passages to answer six reading comprehension questions.
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New Testament of the Bible
In this online interactive reading comprehension worksheet, students respond to 14 multiple choice questions about the New Testament of the Bible. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
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Easter Activity
In this Easter activity activity, students select 1 of 3 accounts in the Bible that relate to Easter, outline the main events, and then present their findings to their class.
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Christianity-Easter-Easter Sequencing Activity
In this Easter worksheet, students cut out descriptions of Holy Week events and then assemble them in the correct chronological order according to Christian teaching.
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The First Easter
In this Easter fun activity activity, students use the 32 clues to identify the words needed to complete the crossword puzzle.
Other
Web Bible Encyclopedia: Pontius Pilate
This site contains a look at the role that Pilate played in the crucifixion of Jesus.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: From Jesus to Christ
PBS FRONTLINE explores the life of Jesus and the rise of Christianity. Drawing upon new and sometimes controversial historical evidence and interviews with the nation's leading New Testament scholars, the website challenges familiar...
PBS
Pbs Frontline: Jesus & Jehohanan an Archaeological Note on Crucifixion
An article which summarizes recent archaeological discoveries regarding the practice of crucifixion. It notes that the Romans would use the arms and not the hands to nail someone to the cross.
Other
Personal Site: On What Day Was Jesus Crucified?
A chronology of events surrounding the crucifiction and ressurrection of Jesus in order to figure out on what day he was killed. Very thorough.
Other
The Cross of Jesus Christ
A site from an ecumenical Christian community that collects the writings of early church fathers on the cross of Jesus, along with meditations and hymns on the same subject.
Other
Rock Island Books: The Story of Jesus
The story of Jesus as told from the perspective of the New Testament in 156 chapters. Each chapter is annotated.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Devotion to the Passion of Jesus Christ
Explains the traditional Catholic devotion to the Passion of Jesus Christ, which is celebrated in solemnity on Good Friday. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Passion of Jesus Christ in the Four Gospels
Reviews the account of Jesus' suffering and death (which Catholics observe on Good Friday), from the perspective of each of the four Gospels. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be...
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Pontius Pilate
This open-source encyclopedic site gives some information on his governorship of Judea and his involvement with the crucifixion of Jesus.
Other
The Meaning of Easter
A great review of the importance of Easter to the Christian religion. You also get a brief life summary of Jesus, Jesus' last words and events, a timeline of Jesus' final week and more.
Other
Daily Bible Study: Pontius Pilate
Daily Bible Study offers a biography of Pontius Pilate, the sixth Roman governor of Judea. Focuses mainly on his dealings with Jesus, whom he eventually condemned to die.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Way of the Cross
Explains a traditional Catholic devotional - the Way or Stations of the Cross - one way the faithful remember what happened to Jesus on Good Friday. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Holy Thorn Reliquary of Jean, Duc De Berry
This reliquary was made to house a relic of the Crown of Thorns, the wreath of thorns placed on the head of Jesus Christ at his crucifixion. The thorn is displayed behind a crystal window and is identified by a Latin inscription: Ista...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Dissecting the Sermon on the Mount
Two part analysis of The Sermon on the Mount. Very indepth and intellectual information given. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Good Friday
Gives the theological significance, history and liturgical practices of this major Christian feast. Includes links to related information. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed...