The Church of

Saint Aidanwith Saint George

Here is a guide to our

church

Christians meet here every week to worship

God.

We are members of the Church of

England, sometimes

called Anglicans.

This special table with

candlesticks is called the

altar. The bread and wine at

the Holy Communion service are placed

here. Sometimes this service is called the

Mass or the Eucharist.

Christians learn about God

through the teachings of

Jesus. This brass book stand, called the lectern, holds the

Gospel Book. Bible stories

about the life and teaching of Jesus are read during

the service.

During the service the

priest gives a talk to the

people. This is called the sermon.

He or she often stands on this special platform, called the pulpit. The sermon helps people understand the meaning of

the Bible story for their lives today.

We often sing songs and hymns

in the service.

Usually the organ is played for the songs but sometimes we use a keyboard and recorders for more informal services.

Baptisms take place at the font, where water is poured over the

head of the person being baptised. This large font is at the back of the

church. Above it is a painting showing

Jesus being baptised by John the Baptist. The

artist used Troopers Hill for the background!

Sometimes this smaller font at the front of the church is

used.

Nearby is a picture of St Aidan and a statue of St George, our patron saints. There is a stand where people can light

a candle when they say a prayer.

This is the stained glass window of the

Lady Chapel, which is like a little church on the side of the main

building.This chapel is

dedicated to Mary, the Mother of Jesus.

You will find many pictures of the Virgin Mary here. The Lady Chapel is often used

for midweek services.

Christians believe that when he died on the Cross, Jesus showed people how very much

God loves them.

There are many crosses in the church!

There are many

images of Jesus in the church.

They help us think about who Jesus was and

about his life and

teaching.

Banners are usedto decorate the church and are

sometimes carried

in processions.

These show the Virgin

Mary, St Aidan and

St George.

At Easter we celebrate the

Resurrection of Jesus. This

special candle is lit at Easter.

Bread and wine from the Holy Communion

service are kept in this cupboard to be taken to sick people.

We hope you will come and visit us at

Saint Aidan with Saint George Church!