This page has links to all the animations for both phase 1 and phase 2 of the Faith in the Nexus project, including the associated question sheets for the videos in Phase 2.

Phase 1

The three key Nexus animations.

Faith in the Nexus - A General Introduction

This animation gives an overview of the Faith in the Nexus research project, and a summary of the findings are presented in a story format to help you reflect deeper about some of the issues raised in our findings.

Parents and Children

This animation has been designed to be used by parents for parents, to help them explore some of the themes that the research raised.

Faith in the Nexus for Children

This animation has been designed to be used for children (KS1 and KS2), to be a stimulus for further discussion on children’s spirituality from a child’s perspective.

Phase 2

Seven Nexus animations capturing the voices of children responding to questions of faith.

Questions for discussion for children, parents, schools and churches

This booklet contains the worksheets for all seven of the animations - download this booklet as a pdf.

What does it feel like to pray?

This animation offers valuable insights and unique perspectives of children talking about prayer in their own words.

When do you feel close to Jesus and God?

In this animation, children speak openly about their personal encounters with God and Jesus.

What does it feel like to be in collective worship (Catholic Version)

This animation captures the reflections of children in Roman Catholic schools.

What does it feel like to be in collective worship (CofE version)

This animation reflects on the responses from children attending Church of England schools.

What do you do about faith at home (Cof E version)

This animation reflects on the responses from children attending Church of England schools.

What do you do about faith at home (Catholic Version)

This animation captures the reflections of children in Roman Catholic schools.

Where do you go to reflect?

Listening to children speak about seeking out reflective spaces in this animation highlights how important the desire for peace, stillness, and time to be alone is for young people.