Aim

To explore the historical and thematic connections between Easter and Pesach.

Lesson

Begin by informing children that there are many connections between the Jewish festival of Pesach and the Christian festival of Easter. In fact, the old English word for Easter is Pasch. One of the reasons for this connection between Pesach and Easter lies in the fact that Jesus and all of his first followers were Jewish.

The most obvious connection between Pesach and Easter is the fact that the first Easter took place during the festival of Pesach. This was the time Jesus had purposely chosen for His death and resurrection.

Share with children the adaptation of John's account.

Activity

Following discussion, groups of children could:

• make a list of other connections between Pesach and Easter.