SCYS staff are available to lead and support a parish consultation process, to facilitate training or to simply talk through your ideas.

Courses currently include:
• Day conference: Engaging Young People in the Life of the Church
• Introduction to Youth Ministry
• Youth Ministry Resource Days
• Foundation Degree in Youth Ministry

A recurring theme in the Diocese’s recent consultation and the documents ‘Towards a Vision’ and ‘Living in Communion’ has been the question of young peoples’ involvement in parish communities. 

SCYS has organised this day to support parishes in developing youth provision, to help build on existing work or to develop new work with young people. 

We encourage each parish to send a representative.  For booking information please contact the office or e-mail info@scys.org.uk

This course will provide support and formation to those working with young people. The training is designed to give participants a basic knowledge of youth ministry combined with practical guidance on working with young people within a Church environment. Training will take place on a deanery level.

• Practical guide to Child Protection and Health and Safety

• Programme Planning and Resources

• Engaging young people in the life and mission of the Church

For more information contact knorth@scys.org.uk

iFor those working with young people in a parish setting.

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Youth Ministry Resource Days cover a variety of topics, looking at resources and exploring practical skills to help us in our ministry.

Watch this space for more information or contact Karén North on 01227 272 900 or knorth@scys.org.uk.

The foundation degree programme is scheduled to be studied part-time over a minimum of two years. Each component of the course is worth 20 credits. It has been designed in consultation with experts and practitioners within the field of youth ministry.

Modules include:

• Youth Ministry in Context
• Policy and Legislation
• Youth Culture
• Models of Catechesis
• Biblical Context to Understanding Youth Ministry
• Understanding the Human Person
• Youth Culture II
• Reflective Practice
• Ecclesial Dimensions of Youth Ministry
• Innovation and Creativity in Youth Ministry
• Introduction to World Religions
• Introduction to Christian Spirituality
• Mission and Evangelisation in the Church
• Global Perspectives on Youth Ministry

Level 1
In their first year, students follow six core modules designed to familiarise them with youth ministry. Principles and core values will be considered alongside culture and key policy in this area. Faith development and understanding of the human person will be explored, together with a biblical and catechetical framework to support this.

Level 2
Students successful at Level 1 will progress to their second year. Four modules will be studied deepening the understanding and role of youth ministry. Year 2 will enable students to extend their critical understanding and explore different ways of engaging young people in the life and mission of the Church and having a positive impact on the wider society. Optional modules at Level 2 allow students to pursue interest in world religions, Christian spirituality and global perspectives. Successful completion of Levels 1 and 2 (240 credits) merits the award of Foundation Degree in Youth Ministry.

Successful candidates interested in studying further for a BA (Hons) at Level 3 (360 credits) may apply to do so in consultation with the Programme Director.

Find out more
Contact us on 020 8240 4198 or email: lourdasc@smuc.ac.uk

Building Foundations
A training course consisting of 6 two hour evening sessions for adults engaged in Youth Ministry

Session titles
• What is Christian Children's & Youth Work?

• Where are you at?

• Building relationships

• Programme development

• Good Practice

• Next Steps

For more information contact buildingfoundations@keycog.org.uk