Catholic Funeral Rites – KS3 Catholic RE Lesson
This fully resourced and accessible Year 8 lesson introduces pupils to Catholic beliefs and practices around death, funerals, and eternal life. Rooted in the KS3 Religious Education Directory (RED) and Source & Summit for Year 8, the lesson explores how funeral rites reflect key Catholic teachings—such as the sanctity of life, resurrection, and communion with the deceased.
Tailored for pupils with a reading age of 10, the lesson includes clear one-sentence definitions, corrected misconceptions (e.g. ‘requiem Mass’ or ‘committal’), and simplified use of sources from the Catechism of the Catholic Church and scripture (e.g. CCC 1681–1684, 2 Corinthians 5:8). Pupils are guided through PEEL-style writing tasks and comprehension questions, with engaging visual aids like themed clipart and a strong focus on respectful language and understanding.
Perfect for Catholic RE teachers seeking a sensitive, informative, and fully scaffolded lesson on Catholic views about death, mourning, and hope in eternal life.
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