Bishop Patrick is setting up a Youth Forum: a group of young people aged 15–25 from across the Diocese who will work with him directly to shape how we live out the Mission Plan.

This is your chance to have a real say in the future of your Church. Bishop Patrick is personally asking young

people from across the Diocese to join him in shaping how we live out the Mission Plan. As a Forum member you

 

will grow as a leader, deepen your faith, and start to discover what God might be calling you to. You will build

 

friendships with other young Catholics from across the Diocese, be part of a community that takes you seriously,

 

and see your ideas make a difference. If you care about your faith and your community, this is where to start.

 

WHAT YOU’LL DO

  • Meet with Bishop Patrick three times a year (once face to face, twice online)
  • take part in one formation and skills day each year
  • deliver at least one project a year that connects your parish, school or community to the mission plan
  • Be part of a residential weekend

WHAT YOU’LL GET

  • A two year experience of working directly with the Bishop on something that matters
  • Formation in your faith
  • Leadership, communication and advocacy skills
  • A reference from the Bishop after 12 months
  • The chance to hep shape the future of our Diocese

WHO CAN APPLY

  • Anyone aged 15–25 who is a practising Catholic in the Diocese of Nottingham.
  • You can be nominated by your parish priest, chaplain, or school, or you can put yourself forward.
  • Bishop Patrick is looking for people who care about their faith and their community, and who are willing to show up, listen, and speak honestly.

NOMINATION FORM

Think you know a young person who would be a great fit for the youth forum? This form is for you.
Nominations can come from a parish priest, chaplain, school chaplain, or head teacher.

Please also ask the young person / young adult to complete their own form, and ensure a consent form is submitted alongside this nomination.

YOUNG PERSON’S FORM

If you are a young person or young adult who wants to be a part of the youth forum, whether you’ve been nominated or not this form lets us know why you’re interested.

If you are nominating yourself, you will still need a supporting reference from a priest, chaplain, or teacher.

CONSENT FORM

We require a completed consent form for all those nominated either by themselves or someone else.

If the nominee is aged under 18 on 27 June 2026, a parent or guardian must also complete the second section of this form.