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Reconciliation: the work of Desmond Tutu
I can explain how Desmond Tutu promoted reconciliation in South Africa and the connection to Christian teaching.
- Year 5
Reconciliation: the work of Desmond Tutu
I can explain how Desmond Tutu promoted reconciliation in South Africa and the connection to Christian teaching.
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Key learning points
- Desmond Tutu was a Christian leader who worked for peace and justice in South Africa.
- Apartheid divided South Africa, but Desmond Tutu preached love and reconciliation.
- He helped create the Truth and Reconciliation Commission to allow offenders to seek forgiveness.
- He called South Africa a ''Rainbow Nation'' to celebrate unity.
Keywords
Heal - to get better after being hurt or feeling sad
Justice - being fair and treating everyone with kindness and respect
Reconciliation - forgiving someone and actively trying to rebuild your relationship with them
Common misconception
Desmond Tutu was only active during the apartheid era.
Desmond Tutu played a role after apartheid and was a lifelong campaigner for justice and reconciliation.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Why is Nelson Mandela an important figure in history?
Q2.What does reconciliation mean?
Q3.How did Mandela promote reconciliation?
Q4.Which part of the South African flag represents the journey from division to peace?
Q5.How do Christians interpret 'I tell you, forgive, not seven times, but seventy times seven times.'
Q6.Which is the best definition of peace?
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.What does the Truth and Reconciliation Commission do?
Q2.Put the events of Desmond Tutu's life in order.
Q3.Why did Desmond Tutu call South Africa a “Rainbow Nation”?
Q4.Match Desmond Tutu's actions to the teachings of Jesus.
Jesus said ‘Blessed are the peacemakers’.
Jesus said to forgive not seven times, but seventy times seven.
Jesus stood up for the poor and those treated unfairly.