Children’s Ministry Certificate Course will run in Moira
The Church of Ireland Children’s Ministry Certificate course will run in Dublin, Cork and Moira and is suitable for anyone (over the age of 18) working in children’s ministry either as a volunteer or in a paid role.
When is it taking place in Northern Ireland?
From October 2012 – April 2013 on 7 Saturdays from 9.45am – 1.00pm
Dates: 20 October, November (Building Blocks), 8 December, 19 January, 16 February, 9 March, 20 April.
Venue:
Moira: Oak Room, St. John’s Parish Centre, Main Street, Moira, Craigavon
What is expected?
The Certificate will be awarded for attendance at all the sessions of the course and attendance at the Building Blocks conference (Belfast or Dublin). The cost of the Building Blocks conference is included in course fee.
There is an option to obtain 20 University CAT points through completing a short reflective journal and two essays.
Who is delivering the course?
Members of the Church of Ireland Children’s Ministry Network who are all experienced trainers and practitioners in children’s ministry in local parishes.
How much does it cost?
The course costs £80. We would expect parishes to pay this fee for their leaders
attending.
What is covered?
Most of the training is based on Core Skills for Children’s Work. This exciting training
scheme seeks to resource all those who work with children in the church. The material is creative and interactive, and is designed for children’s leaders within the local church. Devised and developed by members of CGMC, the modules cover key areas of children’s work:
Child development
Leadership skills
Programme planning
Children and community
Pastoral awareness
Spirituality and the Bible
Core Skills for Children’s Work is devised and developed by members of the Consultative Group on Ministry among Children (CGMC). All material has been piloted by a wide network of church traditions, drawn from churches in Britain and Ireland.
During each session there will be an opportunity to look at current resources in music,
prayer, craft, courses, games, and story–telling.
How do I apply?
Please contact Mrs Lynda Levis
Church of Ireland Theological Institute
Braemor Park
Dublin 14
Tel: (00353)14923506
Email:
lyndalevis@theologicalinstitute.ie
Download a registration form here.