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Attending a Religious Event

Graphic of a Church, a Mosque and a temple.

Sometimes I might go to a church, temple, or mosque. These are different names for a “place of worship.”

Graphic of a man and a woman, they are dressed nicely.

When I go to a place of worship, I should try to look my best. I can ask someone to help me pick out a nice outfit to wear.

Graphic of a smiling woman who is saying

When I get to a place of worship, people may want to say “hi” to me. I can smile and say “hi” back to them.

Graphic of a man praying, a pair of hands clasp together and a Bible.

There are many different events that happen in a place of worship.

Graphic of a well dressed man with his hands up, he has questions.

I can ask someone for help if I want to know what will happen during the event I am at.

Graphic of a man and a woman at a pew, one is standing, the other is sitting.

Sometimes people will stand and sometimes they will sit.

Graphic of a man singing hymns from a book.

Sometimes people will sing. Sometimes they will talk, and sometimes they will stay quiet.

Graphic of two women praying in front of a cross.

I can follow along with what other people are doing.

Graphic of hands holding a collection bowl with money in it.

Sometimes people will put money in a bowl or a basket. This is money they are giving to the place of worship.

Graphic of a man with his hand out, he is saying

I can choose to give money to the place of worship or not. I should not touch other people’s money.

Graphic of a fancy cup with wine in it.

Sometimes people may eat or drink things that are special in a place of worship.

Graphic of a man asking if he can have a drink from the cup.

I should ask for help if I want to eat or drink things too.

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This information was developed by the Autism Services, Education, Resources, and Training Collaborative (ASERT). For more information, please contact ASERT at 877-231-4244 or info@PAautism.org. ASERT is funded by the Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations, PA Department of Human Services.