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Why do some people call Pentecost the “birthday of the Church”?

Explore this fascinating Christian festival with our Pentecost comprehension pack, designed to support progression in reading skills while building respectful understanding of global faith traditions.
Each of the three levels introduces Pentecost in an age-appropriate way. From early retrieval and vocabulary work through to deeper inference, sequencing, and author’s intent, the pack grows with your learners.
Children will discover that Pentecost is a special day for many Christians. It remembers when Christians believe the Holy Spirit came to Jesus’ friends after his resurrection. According to Christian belief, the Holy Spirit gave people courage to speak and share messages of kindness and peace, even in different languages. Pentecost is often marked with songs, prayers, or red clothing, and is sometimes called the “birthday of the Church.”

What’s included:

• Three differentiated texts (Starter / Standard / Stretch)
• 6–8 comprehension questions per level with a mix of skills
• Full answer keys with skill tags for quick marking
• Black-and-white, easy-to-print format
• Traffic light self-assessment for pupil reflection

Perfect for Religion lessons, literacy links, or global festivals study. Created with care to be inclusive, accessible, and meaningful in any classroom.