This course is designed to enable volunteers to gain the tools and knowledge to begin parish youth ministry in their community. We know that the needs of each parish are different and this course is designed to support your next steps in developing parish youth ministry in your context. This course is for you if:
- you would like to start a youth group
- You would like to train more volunteers for an existing group
- You see young people in your parish and wish there was more for them
- You are involved in an existing ministry and would like to find a way to involve young people or offer more beyond weekly Mass
- You feel able to offer your time on an ad-hoc or regular basis
The course consists of a series of workshops combined with practical experience of youth work in your parish or deanery to equip you to accompany young people in your parish
Sessions include;
– Called to a definite service
– Creating an engaging youth programme
– Sharing our faith
– Group work and leadership
– Creating a safe environment
Are you passionate about the young people in your parish and want to work with them but feel like you would like to grow
31st January 2026 – ‘Bethsaida’ Parish Youth Ministry Training Launch ‘Called to a definite service’ – Face to Face event at The Briars Youth Retreat Centre, DE4 5BW
4 Online Training Sessions
Tues 3rd Feb – Creating an engaging youth programme
Tues 10th Feb – Sharing our faith
Tues 24th Feb – Group work and leadership
Tues 3rd March – Creating a safe environment
25th April 2026 – Parish Youth Ministers Retreat Day @ The Briars
