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title: "Hope"
url: "https://irebycofeschool.co.uk/key-information/our-christian-values/hope-autumn-2"
school: "Ireby Church of England Primary School"
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# Our Christian value of hope

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Christian hope is rooted in the love and faithfulness of God. It is not just wishful thinking but a firm belief that God can be relied upon. It is more than wishing things could be better, it is about believing that the world can be better and being prepared to do something! 'Created to do good'.

Hope generates energy and sustains people through difficult times.

Hope is not always spontaneous or easy. As well as trusting God, we have to develop qualities of steadfastness in our own character.

Paul says: **‘We know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.**’ (Romans 5:3-4). In this way, our value of hope supports our vision, educating resilience and encouraging our children to participate positively in their communities.

Bible stories we could focus on can include will be the story of **Noah's Ark- God's Special Promise** as well as the Easter story.

 Noah's Ark- God's Special Promise  231 KB  [Open for printing](https://files.schudio.com/ireby-church-of-england-primary-school/files/documents/information/Noah_and_the_Great_Flood_English.pdf)

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