John – an eyewitness account.

What is the significance of Holy Week and Easter for Christians?

• Bible
• Video gallery

Click here for additional teaching material and collective worship. Glossary to support the film series – John This is the same disciple who was eyewitness to all these things and wrote them down. And we all know that his eyewitness account is reliable and accurate. […]

Easter Sunday

What is the Resurrection?

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It is on Easter Sunday that the fasting and sadness of Lent turns to joyful celebration as Christians celebrate the Resurrection and declare that death is defeated and Jesus is alive. Jesus had told the disciples before he was arrested that he would be crucified […]

The Easter Story

What does the Bible say about the Easter Story?

• Festivals
• Video gallery

The story of Jesus’ arrest, death, burial and resurrection is sometimes referred to as ‘The Easter Story’. It is a story that is told in all four of the Gospels; the books of the Bible which tell what happened in Jesus’ life. The films here […]

Easter

What makes this festival so special?

• Festivals
• Text

What springs to mind when you hear the word ‘Easter’? Bunnies? Hot cross buns? Gooey creme eggs? Easter is one of the most special times in the year for Christians – and very little of it has to do with chocolate! ‘Easter’ is a season […]

Celebrating Easter

Why is the Resurrection so important to Christians today?

• Festivals
• Video gallery

If the first question about the Resurrection – Jesus’ return from death – is ‘Did it happen?’, the second is ‘Does it really matter?’ Take a look at these films to find out how Christians have responded to that question.

Easter Vigil

How do Catholics celebrate the resurrection of Jesus?

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• Video

What is celebrated at Easter? Why is Easter seen as so important? What happens during an Easter vigil? Watch this film to see how and why Catholics celebrate Easter.

The Atonement

An introduction

• Life
• Text

The Atonement – what is it? The Atonement is one of the biggest concepts in Christianity. It provides the answer to the question, why did Jesus die? A helpful way of thinking of the atonement is found in the word itself. Christians believe that humankind […]

Did Jesus have to die?

Exploring ideas of sacrifice in the Old Testament

• Jesus
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One of the biggest questions about Jesus’ death is – why? If God can do anything, surely He could forgive people just by saying the word. Was it really necessary that Jesus died? If you’re asking this question, you’re not alone. Theologians have been exploring […]

Unfinished – Who was Jesus?

The High Priest's view of Jesus

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• Video

In this modern retelling of a biblical story – the ‘high priest’ reflects back on the trial of Jesus. Who was Jesus? Was there reason to have him crucified? Were they right to have him killed? Was Jesus’ death the end or was there still […]

God, the World and Stuff: the Cross

Why is Jesus' death so significant?

• Issues
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How can an event that happened 2000 years ago many miles way make a difference to anybody’s life today? RE:quest spoke to theologian Dr. Krish Kandiah about what makes Jesus’ death on the cross such an important part of Christian belief. To find out more […]

40 Acts

What does Lent look like in the 21st century?

• Festivals
• Text

Lent: 40 days of fasting, saying sorry and preparing to celebrate one of the biggest Christian festivals of the year – Easter. At least, this is how Christians have spent Lent over hundreds of years. But these days, many people are living Lent a little bit differently. Stewardship is […]

Christianity Basically: Church

What exactly is meant by Church?

• Life
• Video

What would be your answer to the question: ‘What is Church?’ Would you instantly think about a church building – maybe with a cross on it and stained glass windows around it? For many of us this is what we would automatically think about. Would […]

Christianity Basically: Sin

What is meant by sin and what are the consequences of sin?

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• Video

What is a Christian view of sin? And what is meant by the ‘fall’? What is free will? Do we as humans have a choice – to sin or not to sin? What are the consequences of sin for ourselves and others? Watch this film […]

Christianity Basically: Prayer

Why do Christians believe prayer is so important?

• Life
• Video

We live in an age of instant communication but when was the last time you had a meaningful face to face conversation with a friend? At the heart of any relationship is good communication and that is the same for Christianity. In this film the […]

Breakfast on the Beach – a miracle

Who was the man who told Peter and his friends where to catch the fish?

• Bible
• Video

After Jesus’ crucifixion Peter and some of the other disciples went back to their own lives as fishermen. The first time they went out they had little luck and after all night trying they had caught nothing. As day dawned and they began to make […]

Ananias – a story from the early church.

The story of a man's sight restored and a life changed

• Bible
• Video

How would you feel if you were asked to pray for someone? How would you feel if that man was someone you feared, someone who had been responsible for the death of some of your friends? That is exactly what happened to Ananias when he […]

A Good Friday Service in a Catholic Church

How do Catholics remember Jesus' death?

• Festivals
• Video

What is the Lord’s Passion? What is remembered on Good Friday? Why do Catholics hold the service at 3pm? Watch this film to see how Catholics remember the events of Good Friday.

Holy Thursday or Maundy Thursday

How do Catholics celebrate the Mass of the Last Supper?

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• Video

What happened during the last meal that Jesus shared with his disciples before his death? How do Catholics celebrate this meal? How do Catholics remember the sacrifice Jesus made on the cross?

Christianity Basically: Father God

Who is Father God?

• Life
• Video

Christians believe in the Trinity – that is, in God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It is important to realise that this does not mean that Christians believe in three gods – they do not. Christians believe in one God that has three parts. Christians […]

Christianity Basically: The Holy Spirit

Who is the Holy Spirit?

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• Video

Christians believe in the Trinity – that is, in God as Father, Son and Holy Spirit. It is important to realise that this does not mean that Christians believe in three gods – they do not. Christians believe in one God that has three parts. Christians […]

Stations of the Cross

What happened on Jesus' journey to the cross?

• Festivals
• Timeline

New Testament Introduction

Life of Jesus and Early Church

• Bible
• Text

Gospels The 27 books of the New Testament are important to all Christians. It was first written in the language used throughout the Mediterranean region – Greek. The first four books, (Matthew, Mark, Luke and John) are eyewitness accounts about Jesus’ life and work. These […]

The Celtic Church & Monastries

How did the Celtic Church spread?

• People
• Text

When they invaded, the Romans brought their own brand of Christianity to Britain. But this was not the only form of the Christian faith that was found in the region. The Celtic Church grew up in the Celtic-speaking areas of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Cornwall and […]

Resurrection evidence

What happened to Jesus' body?

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After Jesus was crucified, his body was placed in a cave and a large rock was rolled in front of the entrance. Roman guards were ordered to stand and keep watch over it to ensure that the body wasn’t stolen. However, after three days, Christians […]

Life after death

What do Christians believe happens next?

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• Video gallery

Whatever people believe about life after death, a funeral can help them to cope with the loss of someone they love. Surrounded by family and friends, they can share happy memories and comfort each other. For Christians, funerals give an opportunity to gain encouragement and […]

The Resurrection

What do Christians believe happened on Easter Sunday?

• Festivals
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What happened on Good Friday is important to Christians. But Jesus’ death on Good Friday isn’t the end of the story. Christians believe that Jesus did not stay dead, but came back to life three days later on Easter Sunday. This is known as the […]

Jesus’ death

What do Christians believe about why Jesus died?

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Jesus died by being crucified. ‘Crucifixion’ means nailed to a cross. The cross was then lifted up outside the city walls (in Jesus’ case, Jerusalem) so everybody could see it. The people on the cross were then left to die in the hot sun. It […]

The Easter Story: Talk of the morning

What happened on the first Easter Sunday?

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• Video

The gospels say that Jesus didn’t stay dead. Lots of witnesses saw Jesus die on a cross on Friday – but by the Sunday there were rumours that the tomb was empty and that he had appeared to some of his followers – Mary Magdalene […]

Jesus’ life and ministry

What do Christians believe about Jesus' life and ministry?

• Jesus
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Jesus’ family Perhaps one of the most famous stories about Jesus is his birth: God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a town in Galilee, to a virgin pledged to be married to a man named Joseph, a descendant of David. The virgin’s name was […]