interfaith

Everyday

1. Interfaith means between or among people of different religions, like Christians, Jews, Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs and Buddhists. tree →
2. An interfaith event brings different faiths together to meet, talk, pray or work for good causes. tree →

In the lessons

In RE and community life, interfaith services, weeks and projects help people of different beliefs understand and respect each other. In schools pupils visit different places of worship. Phrases: «interfaith dialogue», «an interfaith service», «interfaith week», «interfaith council».

Examples

• The town held an interfaith service for peace. tree →
• Leaders from many religions met for interfaith dialogue. tree →
• During Interfaith Week we visited a mosque, a synagogue and a gurdwara. tree →
• The interfaith group runs a food bank together. tree →
• Interfaith friendship helps people respect each other's beliefs. tree →
• The interfaith council meets every month. tree →

Note

Adjective, usually before a noun (an interfaith event). «Inter-» means between, as in international. Sometimes written «inter-faith». Interfaith does not mean all religions are the same; it means people of different faiths meet with respect.