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Children And Youth

Giving support and training to those working with children and young people, resourcing their work in a variety of contexts and with a variety of partners. A voice for children and young people and their workers in the diocese and in the parishes.

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Resourcing Children, Youth and Families Team


Liz Morton Team Co-ordinator 11-18's Advisor	Jenni Honeyman 5-11's Advisor	Ellie Wilson Under 5's Advisor	Ann Hall Secretary

Resource Leaflet for Children, Youth and Families Team

Resourcing Children Youth and Families Team

Details of resources, support and training available from the Team.

Staying safe online - advice and resources for leaders

National Day of Prayer for Parent and Toddler Groups
Sunday 2 June 2013 to coincide with National Family week. For many young children and their parents, the parent and toddler group is a highlight as they meet up with friends to play and chat, but for many it is also the only time they will come into contact with a local church community. Download more information. Download resources from www.1277.org.uk.

Towards Good Practice - updated 2013
Practical guidance for parishes working among children and young people.

The forms accompanying this document are available on the dedicated Towards Good Practice webpage at www.wakefield.anglican.org/tgp.

The Archdeacons present: Towards Good Practice

Booking Form for events on Thursday 13 June at Kinsley and Tuesday 18 June 2013 at Halifax.

Church for Children - Ideas to enable young children to encounter God through all aspects of church life by Ellie Wilson, Under 5's Adviser.

So you want to start a Toddler Group? - useful questions for planning and discussion by Ellie Wilson, Under 5's Adviser.

Happy 125th Birthday Party for Wakefield Diocese: Save the date
Sunday 30 June 2013.
A Party in the Precinct at Wakefield Cathedral for everyone to celebrate 125 years of worship, faith and friendship.
More information shortly at www.wakefield.anglican.org/happybirthday

Lent 2013: Growing in Christ: bearing fruit by our life together.
Materials for Children and Young People for the Diocesen Lent Course

Admission to Communion before Confirmation

New regulations came into force on 15 June 2006.
For information and resources - click here.
Also download a copy of the Regulations (pdf 48kb) and a copy of the Form requesting the Bishop of Wakefield's permission for children to be admitted in your parish.
Also suggested Admission of Children to Communion Liturgy.

Also...

Employment Guidelines for Youth and Children's Workers
First Aid at Work: Health and Safety Executive (external link)
Supporting children with special needs - ideas which may be helpful - September 2007.
Church or parish halls - model hiring agreement for PCCs (Word doc)

Wakefield Resource Centre, Church House, Wakefield

The Wakefield Resource Centre holds materials, books and resources which many people have found useful in their ministry among children, young people and families in churches and in schools.
To make the resources more accessible, we now offer a delivery service to each deanery in the Diocese.
For more information about the delivery service and to view the catalogue of resources visit: www.wakefield.anglican.org/resourceswakefield.

Wakefield Resource Centre Policy - 2012

Useful Resources

Church for Children - Ideas to enable young children to encounter God through all aspects of church life by Ellie Wilson, Under 5's Adviser.

Godly Play - dedicated page with local resources and links.

Christmas Tableau A script for creating a Christmas Tableau in the style of Godly Play. Ideal for a Christmas service or party.

The Twelve Days of Christmas Words, background explanation and actions. Ideal for a Christmas party or service.

Back to Church Sunday Thoughts on including children and young people in 'Back to Church Sunday' planning.

Paper Tearing Origami Cross Fold the paper, make two tears and spell the word 'LIFE' then miraculously open the rest of the paper to discover the cross.

Pentecost Ideas Creative ideas to explore the Holy Spirit and the Holy Trinity.

How about an animal service? An idea and Service Outline for a celebration next summer.

Year of the Child 2009

2009 was the 30th Anniversary of the United Nations year of the Child. More information. Please download the topic you require for more information:

Conclusions and Recommendations

PCC Pledge

Transforming Lives 2009

Every parish in the diocese was encouraged to produce a Transformational Plan to be presented to the Bishop in 2009. These plans were the shared vision of the whole church family from the youngest to the oldest in each congregation. The packs below were written to ensure that the voices of those between 0 - 18 years were included.

Worship Pastoral Care Prayer and Spirituality Evangelism Community Involvement