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Diocese

‘Diocese’ refers to the geographical territory in which a bishop exercises oversight. The Church in Wales is divided into six dioceses each with its own cathedral in which is housed the cathedra (the bishop’s ‘chair’ or ‘throne’).

Prayer

Prayer sustains our human relationship with God and may involve words (formal or informal) or be silent. Prayer can involve adoration (‘I love you’), confession (‘sorry’), thanksgiving and supplication (‘please’).

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Faith in families

Resources for schools, families and young people.

During these unprecedented times, when we are surrounded by uncertainty – it is so important that we help support the children, young people and families in our communities.

We have picked out a few resources which we hope will be useful to explain, enrich or simply entertain!

Worship and prayer

Please download a Family Worship Service (PDF) with permission from +Cherry Vann. This is short, simple and easy to use.

‘Bible Chat Mat’ for All Ages – A great interactive tool for all. Read the Bible together and explore using this great https://www.bathandwells.org.uk/bible-chat-mat/

Devotional – simple devotionals which are easy to follow yet powerful d365.org

Creative Prayer Ideas for Home – Here are a couple of prayer ideas you can use at home with simple items that can be easily adjusted if needed.

Roots https://www.rootsontheweb.com/– These include

Prayers, reflections, questions to ponder
Family time talking points and activities
Seasonal resources, e.g. Mothering Sunday

Family prayer book written by Revd Matt Davis http://cyncoedministryarea.org.uk/pray/children/

Candle Walk-Prayer Book https://issuu.com/churchpublishing/docs/candlewalk5?fr=sNmZhNjY3MDM3Mg

Together@HomeExplore and Learn about God at home https://www.tath.co.uk/

Ministry with children

One Way UK have provided guidance on digital puppet show, getting a group online and more etc – https://onewayuk.com/resources

Engage Worship –Engage At Home-Daily Prayer and Worship Activity https://engageworship.org/engage-at-home-daily-family-prayer-and-worship-activities

Advice and Guidance

Education and Childcare: Coronavirus FAQ – Lots of information and guidance covering education and childcare settings, issued by the Welsh Government

Fun, family resources - Music

Out of the Ark – music resources https://www.outoftheark.co.uk/

Bethel Music Kids – https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLUmTiGOxKUOhwpvDtOl62mc4bs9JEUyFP

Hillsong kids playlist – https://www.youtube.com/user/hillsongkids

Rend Co kids – https://rendcokids.com/

Faith over Fear (Jay Cook) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lw-fOCejWxo

Songs For Times Of Tragedy And Fear (That You Probably Haven’t Heard Of) Resound Worship – https://www.resoundworship.org/blog/songs-for-times-tragedy-and-fear-that-you-probably-havent-heard

Bible Podlets (Diocese of Blackburn) – podcast for adults to use with under 11s – https://www.bdeducation.org.uk/podcasts/bible-podlets/