Forgiveness

The meaning of Forgiveness (noun) is: “the choice to stop feeling angry or hurt after someone makes a mistake or does something wrong.” Forgiveness is not easy – it is hard!

What Forgiveness Means

• Letting go of bad feelings like anger or wanting revenge.
• Deciding to be kind again after an apology.
• Freeing yourself from carrying a heavy emotional burden.

What Forgiveness Is Not

• It is not a sign of weakness, but a choice that takes strength.
• It does not mean you forget what happened.
• It does not mean pretending the hurt is not real.

Thought for the half term: At Baxenden, we believe that forgiveness is one of the greatest gifts God gives us. Throughout His life, Jesus showed forgiveness, kindness and compassion, teaching us to forgive others just as God forgives us. We encourage our children to say sorry when they make mistakes, to forgive when others have hurt them, and to work together to rebuild friendships. Forgiveness helps us to learn from our actions, make positive choices and move forward with a caring and loving heart. By following the example of Jesus, our children learn that forgiveness brings peace, strengthens relationships and reflects God’s endless love for each and every one of us. We believe that thankfulness helps us to recognise and appreciate the many blessings God has given us.

Forgiveness is a hard concept to understand. Help your child to navigate this by watching the video below: