Participants of the Catalyst course have recently enjoyed a residential weekend as part of the 2024 programme. The aim of Catalyst is to equip and connect those who work with children and young people in the local church and is suitable for people with a range of experience, from new volunteers to paid children and youth workers. Delivered by Ridley Hall in partnership with our Children & Youth team, the course is free to access being fully funded by the Church of England.
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Five sessions of locally held learning groups are held between March and October beginning with a regional induction day and concluding with a graduation day. Part way through the course a 3-day conference is held in Derbyshire where participants can get together to take a deep dive into what discipleship is for children and young people today, discuss their experiences and their passion for children and youth ministry. Access to digital resources and learning activities is available throughout the course, and by the end graduates are equipped, empowered and resourced to serve the next generation.
Helen said “Catalyst has been an amazing opportunity to meet some fantastic people from around the Diocese; to share in fellowship, our love of children and youth ministry and to grow in my own confidence. It has also helped me further my discernment of what my vocation is.”
Emma said “I’m really excited by the vision of catalyst to increase and empower so many more children and youth workers across the UK by 2030. It was a privilege to be part of the first cohort to receive such fantastic teaching and share valuable experience, vision and passion for our children and youth ministry with others across the UK.”