This Religion and Worldviews video introduces teachers to the traditions and significance of Holy Week, equipping them with the knowledge to guide Year 6 pupils in understanding the ways Christians around the world commemorate Jesus’ journey to the cross and resurrection. It explores key traditions such as Palm Sunday processions, communion, the carrying of the cross, the lighting of the Paschal candle and Easter Sunday celebrations.

The video highlights how these practices help Christians feel spiritually connected to Jesus and their community, linking past and present through prayer, reflection and symbolic acts of hope and renewal.

This video is part of Kapow Primary’s Religion and Worldviews – Easter series. It simplifies complex religious concepts, ensuring teachers feel confident and prepared to help children explore the meaning and significance of Holy Week in the lesson and unit below:

Religion and Worldviews, Year 5, What might the Easter story suggest about life after death?