Visit to a Salvation Army Church booklet Key Stage 1

An Activity workbook for Key Stage 1

A visit to a Salvation Army Church name .........................................

1. Is the building big

or small

2. Does the building look old

? or new

3. Does the building look like a church or something else

?

Inside the Church How does being inside this church make you feel?

Write some words in the boxes.

What do you like about this church? ............................................................................................ ............................................................................................ ............................................................................................

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c s i D

rmy

n A o i t a

lv a S The

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rc Chu

l i a r T

name.............

These are played when we worship God.

Can you match the words at the bottom to the descriptions?

This special book teaches Christians about God and shows them how to live.

In church these remind people of God’s beautiful creation.

Cross

This is used for special ceremonies and carried on outdoor marches.

This is a special place to kneel and pray.

This is a symbol of hope for Christians because it reminds them of Jesus.

One of The Salvation Army’s symbols. It might be found on a wall inside the church.

Bible Mercy Seat Flowers Crest Musical Instruments Flag Cross

How many of these things can you find in this Salvation Army Church?

What happens in this Church Find out the answers to the questions below.

Ask a member of the church, or the officer (minister) 1. When do people come to church? ............................................................................................

2. Why do people come to church? ............................................................................................

3. Who looks after the church and keeps it clean? ............................................................................................

Now make up your own question and find out the answer.

Question ............................................................................

Answer ............................................................................

Instructions

Cut carefully around the dashed lines.

It may be helpful to guillotine along the bottom of the pieces when preparing this activity for the youngest children. Explain to older children to cut especially carefully along these lines.

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Fold carefully along the dotted lines to make the model stand up.

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T H E S A LVAT I O N A R M Y COMMUNITY CHURCH