Which objects will you find in a church?

Key stage

KS1

Subject

Religious Education

Collection

Signs and symbols and space

Format

Video , PPT (9mb)

Download resource
Photograph of the pulpit in the lantern in Westminster Abbey
play button

Watch the video

Overview

Kick-start your lesson on objects within Christian churches using this short clip and accompanying image bank. Within the context of Westminster Abbey, pupils will learn about the purpose of the lectern, pulpit, altar and font.

Learning objectives

  • To understand that while Christian churches look different, they all have key objects designed to aid worship
  • To be able to name key objects within a church
  • To understand how these objects are used in Christian worship