This week, 4EB@RF had an exciting and educational visit to our local church as part of our Religious Education studies. Our focus was on learning about Christianity and exploring the church as a place of worship.

During our visit, we were warmly welcomed by Father Stuart, who shared fascinating insights about the church’s history, the meaning of its symbols, and how it serves as a special place for Christians to pray, worship, and celebrate important life events.

We learned about the key features of the church, such as the altar, pulpit, and stained-glass windows, which depict stories from the Bible. The vicar also explained how the church brings the community together for services, weddings, baptisms, and other ceremonies.

The children asked thoughtful questions and enjoyed seeing how a church looks in real life compared to what we’ve studied in the classroom. This visit helped us understand more about the beliefs and practices of Christianity and how places of worship are important for people of faith.

It was a wonderful opportunity to learn, reflect, and appreciate the diversity of religious traditions in our community. A big thank you to St Barnabas for hosting us and making the experience so memorable!