Coventry Cathedral and reconciliation today
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can explain how Coventry Cathedral fosters peace in its local community and across the world.
Key learning points
- Coventry Cathedral has become a centre for promoting reconciliation around the world.
- By promoting reconciliation, Coventry Cathedral are trying to enact the teaching of Jesus about forgiveness.
- The Cross of Nails project is now used as a symbol of reconciliation.
- Reconciliation is about building a better future based on a restored relationship of peace.
Keywords
Reconciliation - fixing a broken friendship or making peace after a disagreement
Forgiveness - letting go of hurt and choosing kindness instead of anger
Symbol - a symbol is a picture, object, or sign that stands for something else.
Peace - living happily with others, without fighting or hurting each other
Common misconception
Coventry Cathedral only worked for reconciliation in Coventry after the bombing.
Coventry Cathedral seeks reconciliation and peace around the world.
Teacher tip
The Coventry Cathedral website contains some excellent resources on artworks in the cathedral and their symbolism. You can find out more there about their reconciliation work, including the Cross of Nails. School visits to the cathedral are recommended.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Many of Jesus’ teachings are shared in the in the Bible.
Q2.Why is forgiveness important to Jesus?
Q3.Jesus said we should our enemies, not hate them.
Q4.What is a parable?
Q5.How do Christians today use Jesus’ teachings?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Why is Coventry Cathedral famous around the world today?
Q2.What teaching of Jesus does Coventry Cathedral try to follow?
Q3.What event led Coventry Cathedral to focus on reconciliation?
Q4.The Cross of Nails is a powerful for peace and healing.
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