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The Anglican Church, together with the Roman Catholic Church and others, use a calendar that divides the year into different seasons. The vicar or priest marks the different seasons and events of the church calendar by wearing different coloured robes.

Watch the video below and complete the activity sheets with your students:

Dress a Vicar Game

A helpful timeline looking at the church colours

Watch the fun film that looks at the special clothes a vicar may wear throughout the church year

Colours of the Church Year Teachers Information Sheet

Colours of the Church Year Student Sheet