Father Richard explained that a wedding in church is more than just a celebration 🎉 – it is an act of worship 🙏. The bride and groom make special promises, called vows 💕, not only to each other but also to God. We learned that Christians believe they are making these promises in God’s presence ✝️ at the very start of their marriage.

After learning about the ceremony, the children had the chance to act out their own wedding in class! 🎭 There were bridesmaids 👗, a flower girl 🌸, groomsmen 🤵, guests 👏, and of course a bride 👰 and groom 🤵. Father Richard played the role of vicar and guided the children through the service. Everyone really enjoyed taking part 😃, and it helped us understand what makes a Christian wedding so important and meaningful.

The children had lots of fun dressing up 👒, saying the vows 📖, and even walking down the aisle 🌹! It was a memorable way to learn about the traditions and promises of a Christian wedding. 💖

✨ This lesson also linked closely to our RE curriculum vision:

• Be curious – by asking thoughtful questions about Christian weddings. ❓

• Be informed – by learning about the vows and promises made in church. 📚

• Be reflective – by thinking about why these promises are so important to Christians. 💭