We love welcoming schools and youth groups to visit our church. Many of our tour volunteers are from the teaching profession, who can support your pupils in their learning. The stunning mosaic interior provides an excellent and inspiring resource for teaching RE, Art, History and even Mathematics.
Until September 2026 activities for schools and youth groups are fully funded thanks to the National Lottery Heritage Fund and groups can visit for FREE! From September 2026 a small charge to cover the cost of materials will be levied.
Various Units of Work from The Worcestershire Agreed Syllabus for Religious Education can be enriched by bringing your classes for a guided tour of the church. For example:
Key Stage One:
Unit 1.4 What is the ‘good news’ Christians say Jesus brings? [Gospel]
Unit 1.5 Why does Easter matter to Christians? [Salvation]
Unit 1.8 What makes some places sacred to believers?
Lower Key Stage Two
Unit L2.3 What is the ‘Trinity’ and why is it important for Christians? [God/Incarnation]
Unit L2.5 Why do Christians call the day Jesus died ‘Good Friday’? [Salvation]
Upper Key Stage Two
Unit U2.3 Why do Christians believe that Jesus is the Messiah? [Incarnation]
Unit U2.5 What do Christians believe Jesus did to ‘save’ people? [Salvation]
Unit U2.6 For Christians, what kind of king was Jesus? [Kingdom of God]
Key Stage Three
Unit 3.1 What does it mean for Christians to believe in God as Trinity? [God/Incarnation]
Unit 3.18 How can people express the spiritual through the arts?
Option 1 (‘Tour & Mosaic Workshop’): An age-appropriate church tour exploring the colourful mosaics and the stories hidden within them. Followed by a mosaic workshop in the church hall. Children will make their own coaster mosaic inspired by the church. Cost £2.50 per child.
Length 1.5 – 2 hours.
Option 2 (‘Tour & Activity’): An age-appropriate church tour exploring the colourful mosaics and the stories hidden within them. The tour includes some activities within the church to engage the children. Cost £1.00 per child.
Length one hour.
Option 3 (‘Self guided’): A self-guided tour. Contact us to check that the church is free on your chosen day. Bring your group and explore at your leisure. Note that you will need coins to turn on the lights.
How to book: Please download the School Visit Booking Form below, complete and email it to sacredheart.droitwich@rcaob.org.uk
FAQs are also available to download below. Once we receive your booking form we will be in touch to agree timings and specific content and arrangements. We can then provide up-to-date Risk Assessments on request.