Adult Formation Team
- Episcopal Vicar for Evangelisation & Director of Adult Formation:Very Reverend Canon John Lumley MTh, BA, BD, PGCE, (Part-time). Tel. 01642 850505 ext. 241, or e-mail adultformationdirector@dioceseofmiddlesbrough.co.uk
- Adult Formation Adviser: Rev. Vincent Purcell BA (Theology), MA, Cert Ed. (Full time) Tel. 01642 850505 ext. 260, or e-mail adultformation@dioceseofmiddlesbrough.co.uk
- Administrative Support: Sue Paterson, on Reception at the Curial Office. Tel. 01642 850505 ext. 221. Sue is the first point of contact for enquiries and bookings for courses, workshops and events.
“Supporting Lay Pastoral Ministry”
This course has run very successfully in several parts of the Diocese. It begins again on 14 February 2012 and will be based in Middlesbrough so as to give parishioners from the northern areas of the Diocese an opportunity to take part.
- What is it?
A course of TEN evening sessions based in Middlesbrough.
- Who is it for?
It’s for you! – especially if you are engaged in taking Holy Communion to the sick, pastoral care, parish visiting, bereavement visiting, catechesis, sacramental preparation, welcoming, etc.
- What commitment is expected?
Attendance at all sessions, a willingness to reflect on pastoral practice and a cost of £50 per person to cover the full course. There is no written or assessed work.
- Who is leading the course?
Canon John Lumley and Deacon Vincent Purcell, with additional input from speakers who are experts in diverse aspects of pastoral care
- What to do next?
If you think this might be for you, please speak to your Parish Priest. His permission is needed for you to participate in the course. Your Parish Priest or the Adult Formation contact for your parish will have application forms.
“Opening the Doors of Faith”
The theme for next year’s RCIA Network Conference will be “Equipping the Team for the Period of Enquiry.” It will take place at High Leigh Conference Centre, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire from 4 – 6 July 2012.
You can follow this link to find out full details and a booking form
York Carmelite Spirituality Group
This group meets monthly to ponder the rich heritage of the 800 year-old Carmelite Order. Though rooted in the Roman Catholic Tradition, it is open to Christians of all denominations and walks of life. Anyone is welcome to join the lay people, friars and sisters who reflect upon ‘Carmel’ in an informal and friendly way at the home of the Corpus Christi Carmelite sisters at 110 Lawrence Street, York.
Follow this link to see the programme of meetings for 2012.
Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies (CCRS)
A new course began in September 2011, with cohorts based in Middlesbrough, Hull and York (St John University).
CCRS aims to provide Teachers, Catechists, and those involved in the life of the parish, with an understanding of the central truths of the Catholic faith. It will also equip and support all people engaged in communication of the Catholic faith, either directly or indirectly.
For fuller information about the content, structure, options, cost, venues, dates etc., please click on the place name above which is most convenient for you.
To receive a leaflet with further details and / or an application form, please contact Vincent or Sue on the above contact details.
“I am Confirmed” - A Confirmation Programme for 12 – 16 year olds
For information about this new Confirmation programme produced by the Diocese of Middlesbrough, including details of how to place an order, please click HERE.
CLAY Courses
CLAY (Christians Learning Across Yorkshire) is an ecumenical group which organises and promotes some excellent short courses and formation opportunities throughout the county. Many are held within the boundary of our Diocese and most others are easily accessible. Please click on CLAY15 to read their latest booklet (September 2011-March 2012), or go to www.claycourses.org.uk
Handbook and other courses
Details of news, forthcoming events, resources, courses – in fact almost everything to do with Adult Formation in the Middlesbrough Diocese – will be published here.
Click on HANDBOOK OF SHORT COURSES to view the handbook. Details of all the courses and the facilitators, and practical issues and booking arrangements, can be viewed on this web site. Please feel free to download your own personal copy of the handbook.
For information about AF events, courses and workshops that are taking place throughout the Diocese, click on EVENT CALENDAR. Those that are most imminent are also listed under Upcoming Events on the right of this page. Where events are advertised as open to all, please do feel very warmly invited to attend.
Please pray for the work of Adult Formation and Evangelisation
Perhaps by using this prayer:
Loving God,
Your Son Jesus has planted the seed of faith in our hearts.
Help us grow in knowledge and love of that faith,
and give us the courage to share it with our neighbours.Make our lives and our communities into fertile soil bringing forth a rich harvest to your glory.
