Last Easter, Children at Astley CE Primary School spent half a
day at St. Peter’s Church using ‘Experience Easter’ to interact
with and learn from the events of the Easter story in new and
exciting ways.
Children journeyed around four different areas of the church
and as they travelled around each section, the story of Easter
was revealed. Children were able to wave palms, wash feet
and take part in the Last Supper, experiencing the tension
as that night unfolded. In the crucifixion section, children
reflected on the sorrows they may have and laid them on
the road to Calvary, before listening to ‘Mary’ tell her special story of Easter Sunday.
Mrs Frances French, a School Governor said: “It was wonderful day and really memorable
for all of us, but most importantly for the children.” Mrs Ali Reakes-Williams, Head of
School agreed: “We were so pleased with the
day and the amount of meaningful learning
going on, in really creative ways.”
“I really enjoyed eating the bread and drinking
the pretend wine” Rosie, age 7
“I liked Mary’s story because it was exciting”
said Lauren
Please pray for all our parishes and church schools who are providing innovative ways
to tell the Easter Story to children across the Diocese.
Dudley Deanery – Rural Dean: Dominic Melville; Lay Chair: John Layton
Diocese of Lund (Sweden): Bishop Johan Tyrberg
Diocese of Cashel, Ossory and Ferns (Ireland): Bishop Michael Burrows
Diocese of Ely: Bishop Stephen Conway with Bishop David Thomson (Huntingdon)
Diocese of Jerusalem: Bishop Suheil Dawani
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem
All glory, laud and honour, To Thee, Redeemer, King,
To Whom the lips of children Made sweet hosannas ring.
