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			The Diocesan Centre Mornington Crescent Mackworth Derby DE22 4BD

	Home Page Adult Education and Formation home What's On In Adult Formation? Brochure of Courses CCRS - Living Ministry Course Diocesan RCIA Team Parish Pastoral Councils Sacramental Preparation Guides Children's Liturgy Resources EXTERNAL LINKS Nottingham Diocese Nottingham J & P Catholic Church in England and Wales Cafod Catholic Directory Sacred Space The Vatican Christus Rex				LIVING MINISTRY (incorporating CCRS) To download the CCRS handbook click here The Living Ministry course is a two-year course exploring questions of faith and ministry from an adult perspective. Who is the course for? The course is for all adults interested in exploring their faith – from all backgrounds, walks of life - and for those involved in areas of ministry such as teaching and the various ministries involved in parish life today – catechists, eucharistic ministers, parish pastoral councils, youth work, justice and peace….. The course seeks to provide the opportunity to explore and reflect on questions of faith, belief and every day living as a member of the Catholic Community today. Through prayer, shared reflection, group discussion and study the course seeks to enable people to take up their ministry with greater confidence. What are the aims of the course? The overall aim of the course is to help people explore their faith as adults and recognise their call to service. It takes account of the experience that we bring and encourages us to grow through shared experience. provide those in ministry in parishes and schools with knowledge and understanding of the teaching and beliefs of the Catholic Faith employ and encourage sound adult educational processes which express Gospel values enhance understanding of education and formation within the Church as a life-long process enable all participants to make an informed contribution to their chosen field of work in the Church develop an appreciation of the principles of Catholic Education at all levels highlight the role and function of Religious Education within the school curriculum We do this through: prayer and liturgy pastoral reflection study group discussion Course Content The content of each of the modules is that outlined in the Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies Handbook. Year 1 Core Modules: The Bible: Old Testatment The Bible: New Testament Jesus Christ The Church Sacraments Christian Morality Year 2 Christian Morality Specialist Module 1 Specialist Module 2 Graduation Day The specialist modules in Year 2 are chosen by Easter of Year 1 to allow for planning and booking tutors. For a specialist module to run there must be a minimum group of 7. The modules are supported by prayer and reflection each year with: Advent Guided Prayer Journey and Day Retreat Lenten Day of Recollection End of Year Retreat How is the course delivered? The course is delivered over the two years and the next full course, beginning with the Core Modules will commence in September 2009. The course will be offered at The Diocesan Centre, Mornington Crescent, Mackworth, Derby. Each module consists of one Saturday study day and one evening study session plus a personal tutorial (this could be internet/e-mail based or face to face) In the first year this means 8 Saturdays, 5 Monday evenings and one study weekend. In the second year this means 5 Saturdays and 2 Monday evenings. The cost of the module delivered through a study/retreat weekend is included in the overall charge for the course. Course Information To be awarded the CCRS the six core modules and two specialist modules are assessed by an assignment of 1500 words or equivalent. For those not wishing to register for the CCRS, a Diocesan ‘Living Ministry’ Certificate will be awarded. Fro successful completion of both courses 80% attendance at each module is required and attendance at one retreat day in each year. Entry requirements: An interest in exploring faith issues Openness to reflection on life experience Willingness to share Ability to listen to and respect the views of others Commitment to learn and study At least 80% attendance for each module CORE MODULES The Bible: Old Testament The purpose of this module is to introduce participants to the writings in the Old Testament in order to help them to recognise God's revelation contained there and its continuing relevance in Christian life today. The Bible: New Testament The purpose of this module is to familiarise participants with the process through which the New Testament writings came into being and to help them interpret the material presented and understand its significance for the life of a Christian today. Jesus Christ The purpose of this module is to deepen participants' awareness of the significance and centrality of the person and work of Jesus Christ in the daily life of the Christian as well as in the worship of the Church. The Church The purpose of this module is to enable participants to reflect on the nature of the Church and its mission in the world today. Sacraments The purpose of this module is to develop participants' understanding and appreciation of Sacrament in the life of Catholics as a sign of Christ's continuing presence with the Church . Christian Morality The purpose of this module is to help participants develop the skills of moral decision making, to examine Christian teaching in its relation to the universal search for what constitutes "human good", and to explore the application of Christian understanding to some contemporary moral issues. SPECIALIST MODULES The two specialist modules can be selected from the following: Liturgy The purpose of this module is to enable participants to gain an overview of liturgical principles and to be able to relate their learning to their specific parish situations. Justice and Peace This module offers an introduction to Justice and Peace, the development of this area of Church life in history and the teaching of the Church, and Justice and Peace in the modern world and current issues. Parish Catechesis The purpose of this module is to enable participants to reflect on the nature of catechesis, and the relationship between evangelisation, catechesis and culture. Religious Education and the Catholic School This module explores the nature and purpose of Catholic Education and its historical development, questions of mission and ethos and issues concerned with Religious Education. Ecumenism The purpose of this module is to introduce participants to theology and practice of ecumenism today and how these relate to their own settings. Bereavement The purpose of this module is to familiarise participants with the bereavement process and to equip them to work in Bereavement Ministry in the Catholic Parish. Youth Ministry (Module under development) This module explores the nature and context of youth work/ministry within today’s Church and society and the pastoral skills required. Specialist Study Module This module allows students to follow a chosen path of study of interest to them and not included in any of the above specialist moduels. The study is deeloped with and monitored by a course tutor. Course Co-ordinators Course Administrator Paula Bailey Janet Hornsby Kenneth D O’Riordan Course fee £400 including all modules, retreat days and residential weekend This may be paid on a modular basis at £50 per module. plus a registration fee of £5. CCRS requires registration with the Bishop’s Conference Board of Religious Studies. This involves a £20 registration fee for CCRS students. Subsidy may be available from parish or school. For further information please contact: Living Ministry The Diocesan Centre Mornington Crescent Mackworth Derby DE22 4BD 01332 293833 ext 820 Fax: 01332 293305 janet.hornsby@nottingham-des.org.uk Living Ministry/CCRS Graduation Day June 9th 2007