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This interactive workshop is great fun and enables pupils to understand many important Christian symbols and link them to the Church's Year.  Pupils have the opportunity to dress up as priests using robes from the Children’s Vestment Collection (handmade by the Cathedral's Embroidery Group), creating an unforgettable learning experience!

By participating in this workshop your pupils will:

  • Gain a thorough understanding of the seasons of the Church’s Year and the colours associated with each season

  • Understand the more commonly used Christian Symbols and their meanings

  • Be able to identify which vestments would be worn on most days of the Church’s Year

  • Return to school with examples of their own vestment designs, which can be used to form the basis of a large wall display
KEY STAGE: 2 & 3

CURRICULUM LINKS: RE

VENUE: Cathedral or Education Centre
DURATION: 2 hours

MAXIMUM NUMBER: 35

COST PER PUPIL: £1.75
                                   
                             
Why not combine this with our "Exploring a Christian Place of Worship" trail for a fascinating day trip?

LINK TO CHILDREN'S VESTMENT COLLECTION PDF

Last Updated ( Wednesday, 03 October 2007 )
 
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