What happens during a church service?

Key stage

KS1

Subject

Religious Education

Collection

Signs; symbols and space

Format

Video , PPT (5mb)

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Photograph of congregation during a service at Westminster Abbey
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Overview

Introduce pupils to what takes place during a Christian church service using this short clip and accompanying image bank. Ideal as a lesson starter, pupils will learn about speaking and singing during Christian worship in the context of Westminster Abbey.

Learning objectives

  • To understand how Christians worship God in church
  • To understand the role of the priest within Christian worship
  • To understand the significance of speaking and singing within Christian worship