Here's a positive article about faiths and young people on the local scene, from today's Leicester Mercury. This would appear to be a new initiative on the part of St Philip's Centre for Study and Engagement in a Multi-Faith Society. I'd not heard of it before, at least. Good on them for providing such a service.
Pupils get an insight into beliefs at faith festival
Pupils had a chance to learn about seven religions in one day when their school held a faith festival.
Faith workers went into Mount Grace High School, Hinckley, to give the youngsters insights into the beliefs and customs of Bahá'í, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism.
The Religion and Belief Roadshow, organised by St Philip's Centre, in Leicester, gave youngsters the chance to try foods and henna and finger painting and try on clothing associated with the different faiths.
There were also stqalls showing relvant items, and opportunities to ask questions.
Assistant Head Teacher Tom Dunne said: "The whole school had been excited about this day for a long time.
"We want our children to have the broadest range of knowledge and understanding to become the active citizens of tomorrow."
Riaz Ravat, of St Philip's Centre, a multi-faith organisation run by the Anglican Diocese of Leicester, said: "Our main purpose is to generate fun on a subject which is often all too serious.
"We want to communicate the shared values of respect, acceptance and charity, which faith communities possess.
"This is a two-way process, however, so we have much to learn from the children."
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