Teaching resources

Westminster Abbey and Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The Abbey remains open for worship and you are welcome to join us at our daily Eucharist service if you are able to travel here safely within current government guidelines.

However, for the time being we are unable to open the Abbey and St Margaret’s Church for general visiting.

Photograph of globe from retable, representing Creation: secondary teachers' guide

Ash marked with a cross used in Ash Wednesday services at Westminster Abbey

Photograph of the tomb on Henry VII and Elizabeth of York in the Lady Chapel of Westminster Abbey

Resources to explore this month

Creation

Check out brand new teacher guides about Creation in our growing collection on Christian beliefs. Designed as an introductory summary for non-specialists, enhance your own understanding and confidence with these documents. More topics to come soon...

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Lent

Introduce or recap the Christian festival of Lent with your classes using this concise presentation and accompanying teacher guide. Discuss why and how Christians celebrate Lent, the key events during the period and references to it in the Bible.

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Videos

Bring Religious Education lessons to life with this growing collection of videos. Ranging from introduction clips to short debate starters to full lectures, use these visual prompts to kick start conversations about Christianity in the 21st century.

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Love

Inspire students to reflect upon the Christian concept of love with this insightful article by the Reverend Dr James Hawkey, Canon Theologian. Pitched at secondary classes, this article comes complete with Bible passages and a prayer.

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