Becoming St Edward the Confessor
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Overview
Discover more about St Edward the Confessor, who is the only king of England to be made a saint. In this KS2 lesson, designed to last for one hour, you will cover the importance of saints within Christianity and how St Edward the Confessor became a saint. Pupils will discuss the miracles associated with St Edward the Confessor and complete a persuasive writing activity.
Learning objectives
- To learn about what a saint is, and why saints are important to Christians
- To find out how St Edward the Confessor became a saint in 1161
- To discover some of the stories and miracles associated with St Edward the Confessor
- To learn about St Edward the Confessor’s importance to Westminster Abbey, both in the past and today
