The little boy who prays in colours - and more stories

Kay Morgan-Gurr  |  Features
Date posted:  9 Mar 2026
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The little boy who prays in colours - and more stories

A young girl. Source: iStock

I’m often asked if the children and young people I work alongside have the capacity for faith. Others question why my colleagues and I continue to teach because, quote: “Why bother if they will never understand?"

Many times, these questions come from evangelical circles.

I can categorically say that there can be faith - regardless of our perception of someone’s "ability".

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