Explore how Catholic beliefs about death and eternal life are expressed through powerful symbols and rituals with this engaging RE lesson on the ‘Four Last Things’ and the Requiem Mass. Pupils deepen their understanding of Catholic teaching while analysing how faith is communicated through liturgy, imagery and tradition.
In this lesson, pupils will:
Recap the ‘Four Last Things’ — Death, Judgement, Heaven and Hell — and their place in Catholic belief
Understand the symbols of the Requiem Mass, including light, incense, white garments and the Paschal candle
Explore the meaning of the Committal, focusing on hope, dignity and the promise of resurrection
Design a Catholic funeral programme, selecting appropriate symbols, prayers and imagery to reflect belief
The worksheet asks pupils to match each funeral symbol to its meaning, helping them connect ritual actions with the theology behind them. This task strengthens interpretation, symbolism and understanding of Catholic practice.
A thoughtful, accessible resource ideal for KS2/KS3 RE lessons, units on death and the afterlife, or learning linked to All Souls’ Day.
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