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Training

The diocese is committed to resourcing the local church by training leaders, lay and ordained, and by encouraging every member ministry.

Commissioned Bible Teachers & Catechists

Commissioned Bible Teachers & Catechists

Those commissioned as Bible Teachers will be adults of all ages who have a passion for teaching the bible and instructing (or ‘catechising’) others in the Christian faith.

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Diocesan Readers

Diocesan Readers

Diocesan Lay Readers have a significant voluntary role in assisting the ministry of the church. Applications for the 2024–25 training course have closed.

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Diocesan Evangelists

Diocesan Evangelists

Our vision is to have a Diocesan Evangelist in every parish. Could you be one of them? Read more about the Diocesan Evangelist Training Course for 2025-26.

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Parish Readers

Parish Readers

Parish Readers are people of all ages and from all walks of life who have a calling to assist in leading public worship.For 2023 the diocese has once more commended an accredited Pastoral Carers Training Course. Places are limited so please book at the earliest opportunity.

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Ordination

Ordination

We as a diocese would love to help you explore and discern your sense of calling to ordained ministry in the Church of Ireland.

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Diocesan Bible Courses

Diocesan Bible Courses

Our Diocesan Bible Courses are for Christians at any stage on their journey with God. The new 1 Year Course will begin on Wednesday 9 October 2024 in Banbridge. Modules are 10 weeks long.

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Pastoral Care Training

Pastoral Care Training

On three separate dates in October 2024 the diocese will run pastoral visiting training for lay people. Please note that he latest accredited Pastoral Carers Training Course has concluded.

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FORGE: Leaders in Training

FORGE: Leaders in Training

Forge: Leaders in Training is a programme aimed at young adults aged 17–22. It seeks to grow the faith and skills of young leaders who volunteer regularly in their church or the diocese.

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FORGE: Ministry Apprenticeship Scheme

FORGE: Ministry Apprenticeship Scheme

Launched in 2022, an exciting Ministry Apprenticeship Scheme to enable young Christians to develop a strong and enduring faith through training and service in the church.

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Organ Scholarships

Organ Scholarships

The Down & Dromore and Connor Organ Scholarship Scheme will hold its annual awards service on Sunday 15 September 2024 at St Anne's Cathedral.

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