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During
the year, numerous large events are organised for
young people by the Cathedral Education Department.
These may be:
- for school pupils, with events for a specific
year group
- for youth groups, as with the popular Annual Children's Festival for
Sunday Schools, and Youth events for teenagers
- for families, activities during school holidays.
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ANNUAL CHILDREN’S FESTIVAL |
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The Festival is an annual event to welcome children
from all over the Diocese to their home cathedral. Past formats have started with a rousing welcome and
games in the Bishop's Palace grounds, then free time to discover the
delights of the various workshops: craft, games, music, mime, dance,
storytelling, a trail, and quiet time in the reflective area. The day
ends with an all-together worship in the Nave. Themes have included the Trinity in a circus style event, a Beach Party with Gospel Rocky and Pilgrimage around activity bases during Epiphany.
Aimed at 5-10 year olds, the event is organised by the Cathedral's
Education Department in collaboration with the Diocesan Children's
Adviser. With a finite capacity booking is essential. The
registration form is available from the Cathedral Education Officer on
01749 674483.
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The Cathedral Experience Days offer 17 year olds an opportunity
to debate current issues in a unique setting. Ethical and
moral dilemmas concerning Relationships, War, Fair Trade,
Interfaith, Cloning, and other 'Matters of Life and Death'
have been frequent items on the agenda. The themes often cross
curricular boundaries, not limited to Philosophy and Belief
or Citizenship. Spiritual, moral, social and cultural development
form the background. Presentation and debating skills are
refined, both in the small group discussions, and during the
final plenary with 'Any Questions?'
We are fortunate in having speakers who are leading figures in each
field. For
further details and a booking form, please contact the Cathedral
Education Officer on 01749 674483. |
