Spiritual flourishing in the words of the child: A Faith in the Nexus study 2023
Research report
Casson, A., Pittaway, A., Watts, T. and Bowie, R. A. 2023. Spiritual flourishing in the words of the child: A Faith in the Nexus study 2023. Canterbury Canterbury Christ Church University.
Authors | Casson, A., Pittaway, A., Watts, T. and Bowie, R. A. |
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Type | Research report |
Abstract | Since the pandemic, there has been widespread increased concern about children's spiritual well-being. [A] challenge faced by the child Jesus set in our midst is one of health and safety and especially mental, emotional, and spiritual health...COVID has revealed a tidal wave of mental health pressures on the young which has been building for decades. (Bishop Steven, Oxford Diocese) We know from previous NICER research , conducted before the pandemic that there is a need to pay attention to and nurture the spirituality of children for them to flourish. We also know that many adults have limited awareness of the importance of this nurture and do not fully appreciate what children need to flourish spiritually. Research has shown that Faith communities have the potential to be a vital source of a sense of belonging and support for the spiritual nurture of children and adults. We identified a need to research children's understanding of what contributes to their spiritual well-being within the church school community context. |
Keywords | Spiritual flourishing; Attentive listening; Prayer; Collective worship; Encounters with God; Faith activity in the home; Reflection spaces |
Year | 2023 |
Publisher | Canterbury Christ Church University |
Place of publication | Canterbury |
Related URL | https://nicer.org.uk/ |
Output status | Published |
File | File Access Level Open |
Publication dates | |
31 Dec 2023 | |
Publication process dates | |
Deposited | 06 Mar 2024 |
Funder | Douglas Trust |
https://repository.canterbury.ac.uk/item/97486/spiritual-flourishing-in-the-words-of-the-child-a-faith-in-the-nexus-study-2023
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