Cathedral Engagement with Young People

The Archbishops’ Commission on Cathedrals (1994) identified education as among the crucial purposes of cathedrals. This study analyses the websites of eight cathedrals within the most rural dioceses of the Church of England in order to ascertain the variety of ways in which cathedrals are advancing the educational work of the Church in rural areas. The analysis distinguishes between three primary areas of activity, characterized concerning school-related education, faith-related education, and visitor-related education. Each of these three areas is illustrated by a case study profiling practice.