Activity Paschal Acclamation

Students express their understanding of the Paschal Mystery by contributing to three connecting
murals based on the Eucharistic Acclamation: Christ has died. Christ is Risen. Christ will come again.
This acclamation is a good expression of the Paschal Mystery for young people because it assists
them to make links between the mystery of Christ’s death and resurrection with the big and small
events in their lives.

The murals might include pictures, images, symbols, words, newspaper print etc.
For each mural, students consider the following questions:

Christ has died Christ is risen Christ will come

What were the What does scripture say again
circumstances of Jesus’ and not say about Jesus’ How do Christians prepare
death? resurrection? for Christ’s coming?
For whom did Jesus How have people depicted How does the Church help
advocate? Jesus’ resurrection in art people to prepare?
How did Jesus challenge and film? What does Scripture say
the social order? How is Christ present to about Jesus coming
Who did Jesus confront people today? again?
and challenge? How do Christians
What were Jesus’ key celebrate Christ’s
messages? resurrection?
How did Jesus convey his How do the sacraments
messages through words celebrate the Paschal
and actions? Mystery?
Who makes Christ present
for you?
What are the signs of
Christ’s presence in the
world today?

Extension: Students explore the Parable of the Ten Girls

(Matthew 25:1-13), which Jesus used to speak about his return.

Students record their ideas on the lamp (to the left)