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Education news

Here you will find our education newsletters, updates and youth related news . We send 4-6 newsletters throughout the year with resources, links and updates related to our work. If you would like to subscribe to the newsletter or have any updates you would like to share, please email Aisling at education@paxchristi.org.uk Our education resources …

Nuclear Weapons Ban

On 22nd January 2021 the UN Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons came into force. To help you explore what this means with your students and young people, below is a collection of resources and links. Please do get in touch if you’d like more information or guidance. Nuclear Weapons and the UN Treaty …

Secondary

On this section of the website you can find resources for exploring peace and peacemaking with secondary school pupils. We have a range of resources including GCSE lessons and A-level lessons, as well as workshops and materials that could be used as part of curriculum enrichment, RE lessons or PHSE. We are also able to …

School Speakers

School Workshops Pax Christi offer talks and workshops for young people in schools, parishes, and at youth events across England and Wales. These workshops encourage critical reflection on issues of peace and nonviolence and the role of peacemaking as part of the Christian life. Themes Pax Christi and the Work of Christian Peacemaking – This workshop is …

Advent & Christmas

A Bethlehem Story A PowerPoint reflection for children giving a sense of Bethlehem as a living place today. A Bethlehem Story   Holy Family Prayer booklet A booklet outlining a prayer time using a Holy Family crib set, as well as information on Bethlehem.    Advent Activities and Reflections A collection of activities and reflections …

Prayer and Celebration

Throughout the year there are many days, both secular and religious, with a peace theme. Celebrating some or all of these will keep prayer for peace at the heart of your school’s liturgy and worship – and a reminder that peace is to be enjoyed and celebrated!   Peace Calendar   21 September: UN International Day …

INSET

Pax Christi have teamed up with the Columban Missionaries and the Salesians of Don Bosco to offer INSET to Catholic Schools across England and Wales. These Catholic Spirituality INSET days include time for prayer and reflection, thought-provoking input, and workshops that challenge and inspire staff in their vocation as Christian educators. We can offer traditional …

Schools: Working for Peace

There are many ways in which schools can work peace. Possibilities include…   Building a Culture of Peace Organise an annual peace studies day in collaboration with Pax Christi and our peace education partners. Invite our schools and youth worker to facilitate peace education workshops for groups of students linking with GCSE curriculum focus on …

Peace Education Network

Pax Christi is a proud member of the Peace Education Network The Peace Education Network (PEN) is a national UK network that brings together people and organisations committed to education for peace. Members benefit from professional support, regular skills share workshops, a forum to share information and resources, and opportunities to work collaboratively. PEN is an …

Primary Schools

Resources for exploring peace and peacemaking with pupils in primary schools.

Universities

Working with University Students and Chaplaincies Pax Christi is available to visit universities and university chaplaincies to facilitate reflection on the theory and practice of Christian peacemaking. Invite us to your chaplaincy community for a bible study, talk, or workshop, or to facilitate a student retreat, and we will explore together the scriptural call to …

Videos

Pray for Peace A fantastic video from ShadowCV featuring Cardinal Newman School, Coventry, to spread awareness of knife crime and share a message of peace. Peace, Perfect Peace This wonderful video was recorded specially by Holy Apostles Folk Group, Pimlico, London for Peace Sunday 2021. Let Us Raise Our Voice This song was created to …

Christian Peace Education Fund

The Christian Peace Education Fund now has its own website where you can find out about the CPEF, how you can support their work, and applying for grants. The report of the fund for 2020 is available below.  CPEF Report 2020 The CPEF was set up in 1982 to promote and support peace education. The …