Diocese of Portsmouth
The Church of England
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Resources

Finding the right resources for your group and activity is one of the important aspects of working with children, young people and families. We have a wealth of experience in this area and are able to advise what might work in your local situation. We offer advice on the following areas:

  • The right curriculum materials for teaching – including Young Church Magazine
  • Confirmation and baptism resources
  • Messy Church stuff – glorious messiness!
  • Fun items/activities that make your programme buzz!
  • Craft ideas – If you’re looking for craft materials go here
  • Advice on residential and activity centres
  • Advice on summer camps, pilgrimages and festivals
  • Music and technical bits – how to make videos on smart phones, etc.
  • Other

Useful links to other websites

• A really useful video to be shown in our churches from thirtyone:eight: for parent(s), carers, volunteers, church leaders and everyone in our respective congregation’s. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1jgG15L1fa8

• Youthwork Essentials: https://www.youthscape.co.uk/yse

• RE:QUEST ‘A space for resources to help RE Teachers and their students explore the Christian faith’ from Youth For Christ: https://request.org.uk/what-is-request/

• ‘The Sex Thing – Reimagining conversations with young people about sex’ by Rachel Gardner: https://spckpublishing.co.uk/the-sex-thing

• Introduction to a Church - Primary School initiative. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OvEBYlycwRA Interested in knowing more and if relevant for you…your church…an area you know? Call 01753 201992 wayne@ccischools.org.uk 

• Some ministry opportunities: (Youth for Christ) https://player.vimeo.com/video/472561593?h=54bd60e...

• Some ministry opportunities (PAIS) https://www.youtube.com/c/PaisMovement/featured

• Christian Youth Work Training website: www.cywt.org.uk

• ‘Leadership 101’: by Tim Alford book: ‘Your Go-to Guide for Leading Youth and Children’s Ministries into a Brighter Future’ https://spckpublishing.co.uk/leadership-101

• Parenting for Faith: https://parentingforfaith.org/

• Prayer Spaces in Schools www.prayerspacesinschools.com

• ‘Evaluating Youth Work’ – Reflecting on your Church based Youth Ministry by Colin Bennett: https://grovebooks.co.uk/.../y-62-evaluating-youth...

• ‘Burning Down The House’: https://weare.tearfund.org/BurningDownTheHouse/

• The Message Today suitable for schools and youth groups: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN5Qgi486xw