Christianity
Easter is celebrated on the Sunday after the first full moon following the March equinox.
When is Easter celebrated?
On Yom Kippur, Jews fast and pray for forgiveness.
What happens on Yom Kippur?
Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan.
What do Muslims do during Ramadan?
What does the Cross represent?
The Cross represents Jesus’ sacrifice and resurrection.
Sacred meals: Eucharist (Christian), Seder (Jewish), Iftar (Muslim).
All three religions practice fasting (e.g., Lent, Yom Kippur, Ramadan).
Pentecost commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit on the apostles.
What does Pentecost commemorate?
Matzah (unleavened bread) is eaten at Passover to remember the exodus.
What foods are eaten at Passover?
Eid al-Fitr celebrates the end of Ramadan with prayers and feasting.
What is Eid al-Fitr?
A Menorah is used during Hanukkah to represent the miracle of the oil.
What is a Menorah?
Pilgrimage means a sacred journey (e.g., Hajj, journey to Jerusalem, Lourdes)
What does pilgrimage mean?
Lent is a 40-day period of fasting and reflection leading up to Easter.
What is Lent and why is it important?
Sukkot celebrates the harvest and the Israelites' time in the wilderness.
What is the meaning of Sukkot?
Hajj is the pilgrimage to Mecca required once in a lifetime if able.
What is the Hajj and its purpose?
The Crescent Moon and star are widely used Islamic symbols.
What is the Crescent Moon symbol?
Festivals teach values, history, and connection with God.
What do festivals teach us?
Common Christmas symbols include the star, nativity scene, and Christmas tree.
What symbols are used at Christmas?
Rosh Hashanah is the Jewish New Year, a time for reflection and renewal.
What is Rosh Hashanah?
Eid al-Adha commemorates Ibrahim’s (Abraham’s) willingness to sacrifice his
What is the meaning of Eid al-Adha?
Prayer beads (like the Rosary or Misbaha) help with counting prayers.
What are prayer beads used for?
They all value worship, prayer, community, and connecting with God.
What do these faiths have in common?
The Feast of the Assumption commemorates Mary being taken to heaven body and soul.
What is the Feast of the Assumption?
The Menorah, a 9-branched candelabra, is used in Hanukkah.
What is the symbol of Hanukkah?
Ashura is a day of mourning for Shi’a Muslims commemorating the martyrdom of Husayn.
What is Ashura?
The Star of David is a symbol of Jewish identity and community.
What is the Star of David?
All three religions practice fasting (e.g., Lent, Yom Kippur, Ramadan).
Which religions fast?