Toolkit/Training

Youth Ministry Training Weekend

This weekend is for all adults who work with young people; workshops include ‘How to lead prayer with young people’, The use of facilitation skills in group work’, The use of games in youth ministry ....’ and many more.

Search for the Light – 2010

This year 'Search for the Light' - our open Easter retreat, is taking place from Thursday 1st to Sunday 4th April. Download the booking form here!

Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes

We are now taking applications for young people 16 – 18 (years 11 – 13) who are not in a Catholic school but want to go on our Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. This is a great opportunity to celebrate our faith and serve members of our diocesan family on pilgrimage.

Live it – Derby

Live it Derby is working with the parishes of Derby to put on a musical interpretation of The Stations of the Cross. Click here to find out more.

Team 2010/2011 – Applications now being taken

The Briars and Reach4 are seeking applicants for next years residential and outreach team.

Advent retreat 2009 – The Photos

The photos from Advent 2009 are finally up, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!

The Briars 40th Anniversary Reunion

October the 9-12th saw the biggest ever reunion of past and present Briars team members. In part of a series of events to mark the 40th Anniversary of The Briars over 150 people dropped in at some point to make this weekend a truly memorable celebration.

In this section, there will be information about any training offered by the youth service and also training courses offered by local authorities in the diocese.

More resources will be uploaded as they become available. If there is something you want to see on this site, then please let us know.

The complete youth leaders pack!

Posted by admin On January - 5 - 2010ADD COMMENTS

Here you will find in one place, all the domcuments/proformas and other information you may need as a youth leader.

The pack includes:

Young People’s evaluation form
You know you’re a catholic youthworker when…..
Youth Service details and Contacts
Thoughts and reflections on youth ministry
“Sheep” Every Child Matters Legislation
Session Record Sheet
Session planning evaluation form
Safeguarding Guidance
Risk assessment guidance
Parish youth group registration document
Reference letter for youth leaders
Parental consent letter
Parental consent form
New reference form
Youth service Mission Statement
Guidance on Journeys and Trips
Job description – Youth Minister
Job Description – Helper
Jon Description – Catechist
Example of Youth Service e-digest
Info on CRB applications
Incident Report Form
Confidential Declaration
Code of Conduct
10 Steps to a good group
Sample Risk Assement

Download the pack as a .Zip file

Download the pack as 1 .PDF File

As you can see this is an extensive list, and individual copies of these documents can be found by browsing the resource section. If there is anything you want any info/resources on then get in touch!

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Peer Ministry Training

Posted by admin On May - 12 - 2008ADD COMMENTS

The Youth Service has written a new training course for young people who are or wish to become leaders within their parish, peer ministers or catechists.
It has been piloted in a couple of parishes and is available now across the diocese. If you wish to have the course run in your parish or area, then get in touch with Father Joe Wheat who will be able to work with you. ; Tel 01773 852044. fr.joe@ndcys.com

A similar course for adults will be offered late in 2009.
Also in the pipeline, an opportunity will be offered in 2009 to young people aged 16+ to train as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion. Watch this space for details.
Check out the links page for advice on resources for youth ministry.
Download PDF’s here: Course Prospectus Presentation article

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