Holy Saturday

Holy Saturday, also known as Black Saturday, is the day after Good Friday and before Easter Sunday. It is a time of reflection and waiting for Christians as they remember the crucifixion and burial of Jesus Christ. It is a day of somber contemplation as believers anticipate the joy of Easter Sunday and the resurrection of Jesus.

Significance of Holy Saturday

On Holy Saturday, Christians commemorate the time when Jesus' body lay in the tomb. It is a day for quiet reflection, fasting, and prayer as believers mourn the death of Jesus and anticipate his resurrection. In some Christian traditions, it is also a time for baptisms and the blessing of Easter food.

Study Guide for Holy Saturday

What is Holy Saturday?

Holy Saturday is the day after Good Friday and before Easter Sunday. It is a time of reflection and waiting for Christians as they remember the crucifixion and burial of Jesus Christ.

Why is Holy Saturday significant?

How do Christians observe Holy Saturday?

Christians observe Holy Saturday through quiet reflection, fasting, and prayer. In some traditions, it is also a time for baptisms and the blessing of Easter food.

◂Social Studies Worksheets and Study Guides Sixth Grade. Resources & Energy

The resources above cover the following skills:

National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS)

PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS

SOCIAL STUDIES PROGRAMS SHOULD INCLUDE EXPERIENCES THAT PROVIDE FOR THE STUDY OF PEOPLE, PLACES, AND ENVIRONMENTS.

KNOWLEDGE - Learners will understand:

The theme of people, places, and environments involves the study of the relationships between human populations in different locations and geographic phenomena such as climate, vegetation, and natural resources.

Human modifications of the environment.