Good Friday

On Good Friday Christians remember Jesus’ death.

It is called ‘Good’ because it was the day that sin was defeated.

In many villages, Christians from all denominations get together and hold a walk of witness through the town.

In some churches there are three hour services – this is how long Jesus was on the cross for.

Other churches celebrate the stations of the cross – remembering the long walk from the trial to the site of crucifixion which Jesus had to make.

During the main service, people are shown a cross which they kiss to show they are thankful for what Jesus did.

Holy Communion is usually not celebrated on Good Friday as it is too much of a celebration for such a solemn day.