Forgiveness

A retelling of the story of Zacchaeus the tax collector. It explains a little of the historical background but also guesses at Zacchaeus' back-story, making suggestions about why he turned out the way he did.

The world of Narnia offers a place of intrigue and imagination. There are many ways in which The Chronicles of Narnia stories offer the opportunity to explore aspects of the Christian faith.

This is a series of thoughts linked to the value of forgiveness. Each value can be used as the theme for collective worship, the focus for classroom reflection and the subject matter for main hall or quiet corner displays.

Exploring Forgiveness through a parable of Jesus and the Lord's Prayer. This will fit in well with the SEAL topics of: 'Getting on and falling out' and 'Relationships'.

Ideas for values work in schools including related Bible stories and suggestions for reflection and display

The story of Adam and Eve turning away from God.

A lesson outline exploring the parable of the unforgiving servant with some practical suggestions as to how to earth it in the children's experience.

A lesson outline that explores how Jesus tasted the destruction of friendship in order to mend what had been broken.