Curated OER
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.
Other
Ciudad Rodrigo
Visit the Spanish city of Rodrigo at this official city site and learn about its features and festivals popular throughout Spain. A brief history, in Spanish, and photographs document the Spanish holidays celebrated in Ciudad Rodrigo....
BBC
Bbc: The Stations of the Cross
A series of pictures of engravings showing the events that occurred from when Jesus was condemmed to his burial in the tomb.
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: Holy Thursday (I)
A poem from William Blake's Songs of Innocence, "Holy Thursday (I)", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Jeff Kiok and can access a printable version of this piece.
Repeat After Us
Repeat After Us: Holy Thursday (Ii.)
A poem from William Blake's Songs of Experience, "Holy Thursday (II.)", is provided on this site. Students may listen to this poem read aloud by Jeff Kiok and can access a printable version of this piece.
Global Catholic Network
Ewtn: The History of Passiontide and Holy Week
A long account of the origins of Holy Week, which includes details about traditions associated with observing the specific days within Holy Week.
A&E Television
History.com: The History of Easter
Discusses in detail the history of Easter from its origins to its symbols. This annual holiday commemorates Christ's resurrection. Links to related video clips are included.
Mex Connect
Mexconnect: Pascua: Easter Holy Week in Mexico
Explanations and illustrations that convey how Easter is celebrated in Mexico.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Maundy (Holy) Thursday
History and significance of this day during Holy Week. The site also looks at the traditional liturgy of that day. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of...
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Palm Sunday
Detailed explanation of Palm Sunday according to the Catholic Church. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and should be viewed in the context of resource material dated around 1910.
Other
Annie's Page: Good Friday
This resource is a personal website about Good Friday. It includes definitions, ideas to do on Good Friday, other links, etc.