Children from lower school visited St Peter’s Church this morning as part of their Religious Education (RE) learning for this half term. Children have been exploring the question ‘ ‘Why is Christmas so special to Christians? and ‘What is the good news Christians believe Jesus brings.’
They received a very warm welcome from the Mrs Shaw and the St Peter’s team who talked to them about Advent and the nativity scene in church. The children had chance to pause and reflect and write their hopes or prayers to be added to the prayer tree.
They remembered the story of the Nativity and discuss the significance of the King of Kings being born in a stable with shepherds as his first visitors. The children also consider the way that Christian’s prepare for Christmas and how advent, and the wait for Jesus’ birth, is as important as the day itself. In the week before Christmas, the children consolidated their learning by visiting St Peter’s Church where they did a treasure hunt to look for the signs of Christmas in church. They were met by Reverend Karin who explained to them the importance of the advent wreath to Christians and what Christians believe each candle stands for
