Places of Worship videos - Christianity - Anglican

Video duration: 10 minutes approximately.

The Anglican Church

This film follows Fr Harry Pugh and the congregation of St Bartholomew's Church on a tour of a Church of England church and the worship to be found there. Worship at St Bartholomew's Church illustrates the Anglo-Catholic tradition and so the use of various artefacts and the symbolism attached to them is very important to the congregation.

The church itself has a traditional ground plan with a nave, chancel and sanctuary. Although there are no pews in the nave, the chairs all face towards the altar where the worship is led. The central act of worship performed here is the Eucharist, Holy Communion, or the Lord's Supper.

In this film, Fr Harry outlines the important features of the church and introduces certain core beliefs of Christianity. Fr Harry explains the place of various artefacts used in worship and explains the symbolism associated with them. Fr Harry, and his fellow priest, the Reverend Judy, conduct the service with the help of the congregation.

Teachers Notes >>

TEACHERS NOTES

This film is in line with the national expectations for Religious Education as outlined by the non-statutory guidelines for RE. Learning objectives for levels 1-8 in both attainment targets, Learning about Religions & Learning from Religions can be drawn from this film.

Students should be able to recognize, identify, describe and show understanding of the features of religious life and practice in Christianity. They should also be able to explain the beliefs and teachings arising from the film and relate some religious practices seen here to the lifestyles of the worshippers.

By comparing the lifestyles of Christians with their own, and identifying what influences these people of faith, students should be able to come to a greater appreciation of what it is to be a person of faith and the importance it holds for that person.

SUGGESTED QUESTIONS

1. The images in the film show Fr Harry celebrating an act of worship called Holy Communion. What are the main features of this act of worship? Why do people kneel when they come to the altar? What do you feel people gain from such an act of worship?

2. Churches are sacred spaces where believers think they come closer to God. In what ways does the architecture and layout of a church help this to happen? Does worship have to be like the way you saw here? If you had the chance to make changes, what would you do?

3. Christian worship is congregational. What does this mean? In what ways does the church bring people together? How could it do more?