Religious Rituals as Theater!

Explain that all religions perform rituals to explain and remember the stories and values important to their faith. Acting out ceremonies and rituals are important ways people stay connected to each other and to their faith.

• Do you think the holiday would be as memorable if, instead of acting it out, they just handed out a page that tells the story?
• Let’s think about some rituals in our lives.
• Almost every religion has special rituals that are performed when people get married? Why do you think that is an important event to act out?