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Catalyst children and youth training course


The Catalyst course, delivered by Ridley Hall, is starting in September and is fully funded by the Church of England (except for travel expenses). Catalyst is open to those that are just starting out in children and youth ministry, those more experienced or those looking for a pathway into further training. The course core topics include safeguarding, cultural awareness, working in groups, discipleship, self-knowledge, self-reflection, theology, biblical studies, play, informal learning, mission and evangelism.


The general dates will be:

Saturday 28th September 2024 – Induction Day in York 

Session 1 - Thursday 24th October 2024, Church House, Daresbury (7pm)

Session 2 - Thursday 21st November 2024, Church House, Daresbury (7pm)

Session 3 – Thursday 19th December 2024 Church House, Daresbury (7pm) 

Conference (location tbc) - Friday 31st January to Sunday 2nd February 2025 

Session 4 – Thursday 20th February 2025, Church House, Daresbury (7pm)

Session 5 – Thursday 27th March 2025, Church House, Daresbury (7pm) 

Celebration Saturday 17th May 2025 - Ridley Hall, Cambridge 

The five sessions will be led by Katy Herrera, the Families, Children and Youth Advisor for the diocese. To find out more about the course visit: https://catalyst30k.org/ or contact katy.herrera@chester.anglican.org


Register for the course 

Diocese of Chester

The Diocese of Chester is the Church of England primarily in Cheshire – but also covers some areas outside the county.
Chester Diocesan Board of Finance is a company limited by guarantee registered in England (no. 00007826) and a registered charity (no. 248968)
Chester Diocesan Board of Finance. Church House, 5500 Daresbury Park, Daresbury, Warrington WA4 4GE. Telephone: 01928 718834

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