Christmas Enrichment Day
Resources designed to help churches work with local schools to deliver engaging, age-appropriate sessions, assemblies and experience days.
What is a Christmas Enrichment Day?
A Christmas Enrichment Day is a special opportunity for pupils to explore the Christian Christmas story in an engaging, hands-on way outside their regular curriculum. Through a mix of storytelling, creative activities, drama, crafts and reflection, pupils discover the meaning behind Christmas traditions and explore central events – from Advent through to the visit of the Wise Men. A Christmas Enrichment Day brings the Christmas narrative to life. It allows pupils to ask questions, express their creativity, and encounter the hope and joy of the Christian faith in a welcoming, age-appropriate way. It also provides pupils with the opportunity to observe and understand the lived experience of Christians during Christmas.
Churches: Why offer a Christmas Enrichment Day?
Christmas lies at the very heart of Christian faith, and a Christmas Enrichment Day offers churches a wonderful opportunity to share this good news with pupils in their local community. It is a chance to open your doors, demonstrate Christian hospitality, and help young people engage meaningfully with the story of Jesus’ birth. For many pupils, this may be their most significant encounter with the Christmas story beyond gifts, turkey dinners and Santa. By offering a Christmas Enrichment Day, your church can build bridges with local schools and serve your community. It is also an opportunity for church members to use their gifts in service, whether through storytelling, leading crafts or simply offering a warm welcome.
Schools: Why book a Christmas Enrichment Day?
A Christmas Enrichment Day supports your RE curriculum by providing expert-led teaching about one of Christianity’s most important festivals. It offers pupils a deeper understanding of the religious significance of Christmas beyond the commercial aspects they encounter everywhere else, helping them develop religious literacy and cultural awareness. The hands-on, experiential approach complements classroom learning and caters to different learning styles, making abstract concepts accessible and memorable. These days also strengthen community links between your school and local faith communities, enriching pupils’ understanding of the diverse beliefs held by people around them. For many pupils, this experience will broaden their horizons and provide valuable context for understanding the Christian heritage that shapes much of British culture and the calendar.
