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Surviving Self Isolation

23/3/2020

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Surviving Self Isolation
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We're Hiring!

4/3/2020

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Join the BCYS Team! We are looking to fill two new posts!

Development Worker for Birmingham and Walsall

Development Worker for Stafford and Lichfield Deaneries
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Could this be you? Are you looking for a new direction or a new challenge? Can you bring vision, energy and expereince to our parishes looking to develop youth ministry? Apply TODAY. We are looking forward to hearing from you.
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Foundation Degree in youth ministry and school Chaplaincy

3/3/2020

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This is a really exciting opportunity to take your understanding and learning further!

This brand new distance learning degree is for anyone who is employed or volunteers in the area of youth ministry or school chaplaincy.

If you have always wanted to study but knew there was no way you would have the time, this course could be the answer! Taught online and through a series of residentials this course is for busy people and 48% of the course is based at work or on placement. 

You can download the flyer here!
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Chaplaincy inset days

2/3/2020

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Chaplaincy INSET Days

Wednesday 4th March - Sarah De Nordwell  Exploring the God Who Speaks. Sarah is an award winning poet and writer and will be sharing her talent as well as helping us in our own creative writing. She will help us discover how to hear the God Who Speaks in the written, living word...

Friday May 1st - Dom and Sarah Quaglia - Improving Collective Worship and Leading Young People in Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Dom and Sarah are a married couple all the way from Nashville. Dom is an international Catholic Speaker and Sarah is a recording artist and worship leader. Both have lots of experience of leading young people all over the world and they will bring their talent to us for this exciting day. 


All the above run from 9.30-3.15pm at Don Bosco House and include lunch.

Wednesday July 8th - Chaplains Retreat Day with Fr. Tim Menezes @ St Chad's - lunch will be provided. Come and be refreshed and renewed with other Lay Chaplains and spend the day growing in your relationship with God. 

To book any of these days please email beccy.roseman@kenelmyouthtrust.org.uk.

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highlights

14/2/2020

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Church Ablaze: 
A day to discover our charisms, gifts and talents and discern how these can best be put to use to serve our local parish communities and the wider Church family. With interactive talks on discovering and using your gifts, the event featured a market place filled with different Catholic organisations aiming to help young people to find agencies who could help them with furthering their skills and experiences in areas which they feel called to serve in. Our 56 young people who attended the day were accompanied throughout the day by experienced lay people and religious who also formed part of the days listening hub. At the listening hub, young people could speak about what they felt their role in the Church is, how they are being called to serve, how this makes them feel and reassuring them that the Church is always listening to the voice of young people. 




Murder Mystery: On a dark and stormy evening in Alton, a gruesome murder took place. Thankfully, once the murder was solved, the victim picked himself up and joined in with the rest of the evening’s festivities. A brilliant fundraiser and social evening in a perfect setting for this night of whodunnit! This was a great opportunity for young people to come together, get to know each other, explore the Castle site and unwind at the end of the week together. 




Mission@Home: Mission projects happened across the diocese in Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Oxford, Coventry and Walsall aiming to involve young people in mission projects on a local level. Take a look below at some short explanations as the what happened over the weekend. 


Birmingham: A group of students from Painsley in North Staffordshire, travelled down to St. Chad’s sanctuary in Birmingham to hear about the work undertaken there, meet some amazing users to and also to help out with some practical jobs.


Coventry: On Saturday afternoon young adults opened the doors of St. Mary and Benedict’s Catholic Church to serve the homeless and refugee families. Free lunches, haircuts, health checks and care packages donated by students from all of the Catholic Primary schools in Coventry and collated by students from Cardinal Newman secondary school and Bishop Ullathorne secondary school. 


On Sunday afternoon, young adults cooked and served lunch and chatted with 60 elderly guests from parishes in Coventry at St Mary & Benedict’s. These young people and a team of adult volunteers  provided great food, music, singing & games. A great afternoon serving the church!


Oxford: Over the weekend a team of young bakers and waiters at Greyfriars, Oxford hosted afternoon tea accompanied by live music for senior parishioners. 

Walsall: A team of young parishioners from St. Mary’s the Mount in Walsall organised and took part in a litter pick around the town centre parish. All of this is part of an ongoing project to get young people more actively involved with their parish community in this area. 


Wolverhampton: Young people spent the day reflecting on social isolation and the desire of the human heart to be in relationship with others and with God. We invited guests from local parishes to join us for an afternoon tea with entertainment all served by our wonderful young people. We had a wonderful afternoon of laughter, sharing and service and our guests can’t wait for the next opportunity to join us! 

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communicate

4/2/2020

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Are you looking for experience and professional training in journalism, social media, photography, videography, graphic design or light and sound engineering at events?

​The Young Adults Communication Team is hosted by the Archdiocese of Birmingham and the Kenelm Youth Trust.

Communications and media are absolutely essential to the Archdiocese and to the Kenelm Youth Trust. We presence on various social media platforms, websites and all sorts of regular communications to lots of different people! We are also like to make sure there is good coverage of the different events that happen through the year. We see this as a great opportunity for young adults (aged 16+) to get valuable experience and training in these areas.

The scheme involves apprentice days with a practitioner (e.g. you might come to the Fearless retreat and spend a day apprenticing with our photographer for the event) as well as training half-days through the year.

Applications to join this year’s Young Adults Communication Team are now open. Submit a captioned photograph, vlog, short film, blog or other media to show what you can bring to the team, and email to stephen.harris@kenelmyouthtrust.org.uk

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IT's A KNOCKOUT 2020

17/1/2020

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On 2Oth June - 21st June, It's a Knockout 2020 takes places, encouraging parishes and schools to enter teams of young people for friendly competition in a series of challenging and crazy games!
It enables parishes to come together and celebrate their faith!
Fun, Camping, Bonfire, BBQ, Mass, Trophies, Prayer, Music and Laughter.
A highlight in many youth group and school chaplaincy calendars! Perhaps this event could be a catalyst for beginning youth ministry in your parish or a chance for existing groups to invite their friends
Teams must be a minimum of six young people. There is no maximum number per team.
Each team must be supervised by a DBS CHECKED youth leader.


Programme 
Tents can be put up Friday evening or prior to registration on Saturday.
09:30 Registration
10:00 First game begins
16:45 Games finish 

This will be followed by Mass Awards, BBQ and Bonfire Entertainments
Night Prayer 10pm 

09:00 Sunday Morning Prayer
10:00 Players take part in a variety of team & Individually scored games covering the site using skill, ability and brain power. Big Money prizes!
12:00 The site will be cleared and departures set
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What is the Cost? 
Camping £28 per person
Saturday day event only £22 per person
This year at an additional cost Pods are available to hire! £60 per Pod (raised floor, carpeted and insulated) Sleep 4-6 plus £5 camping fee pp. Book a pod early so you do not miss out! 


How do we book a Team? 
Email: maria.bracken@kenelmyouthtrust.org.uk 
You will then be able to download your booking form, consent form and info pack. 
How do we pay 
A £50 deposit payment for each team is required to book a team 
Please send all payment to Maria Bracken, Don Bosco House, Coventry Road, Coleshill B46 3EA.
Cheques should be made payable to the ‘Kenelm Youth Trust’
The balance can be paid on the day. 


What do we need to bring? 
- All teams need to provide their own tents
- You will need parental consent forms
- Packed Lunch for Saturday
(BBQ, breakfast, snacks and drinks are all included)
- Pocket money for tuck shop
- Ensure your group all have plates, forks and mugs for the weekend
(Your group are responsible for washing up their own eating utensils)
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Other Information 
• Timetables are given out at registration • There will be a qualified first aider on site • The referees decision is final. In the event of a tie, youth group leaders will decide whether their team plays in a play off or whether the winners share the trophy. • Ensure group leaders have all consent forms, players have any medication and Maria Bracken has been notified of all dietary requirements no later than Friday June 5th (07980253565) • Groups need to organise their own transport.

Download a booking form here.
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Summer Camp 2020

17/1/2020

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Sunday 2nd August- Thursday 6th August 2020

Summer may seem like a way off still, but it will be here before you know it! And with the summer comes another chance to be a part of the #bestcampever! And this year not only is it the #bestcampever, this year will also be our biggest camp ever! Spend a week on the beautiful Alton Castle site at Lifeteen Camp UK for a week of outdoor activities, day trips, theme parks, messy games, inspiring talks, small group time, praise and worship and Mass-all for young people aged 12-18. With our host making the great leap across the pond from the USA for camp and the LTCampUK team already planning and raring to go, camp promises to once again be an incredible experience for all involved!

Don't believe us? Check out some of the testimonials below, or check out our video trailer made up from footage of our one of our previous camps.
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Bookings are open now and we recommend you book yourself on asap as places are limited and very popular. 

As this year is our biggest camp ever, we have some accommodation options available for you: 

Camping (Own tent) £200
Dormitory £285


Though the full donation amount of Summer Camp is indicated above, if necessary, The Kenelm Youth Trust is able to subsidise the donation if you are from the Archdiocese of Birmingham. These amounts would be:

Camping (Own tent) £165
Dormitory £195


Bursary funds are available. Please contact Beccy for more information. 

​Trailers, testimonies, consent forms and FAQs are all available below!

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Leader's Retreat Day

6/1/2020

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We are also offering our accompaniment training within our Annual parish youth leader's retreat! This year our retreat is in the beautiful parish of Our Lady and All Saints, Stourbridge
on Saturday 11th January 10am-3pm. The retreat day, will begin with Mass at 10am. It will also be a chance to share catechesis, recharge and spend some time with others who are ministering to young people. It’s £10 for the day which includes homemade chilli and nachos. ¡Provecho To book your place please get in touch with Vicki. 
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ACCOMPANIMENT tRAINING

6/1/2020

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What does it mean to authentically and safely accompany young people in our parish communities? Young People throughout the Synod process, particularly in our own Diocese, are asking for support in their struggle with discernment of life choices. Those working with young people can no doubt think of the people who accompanied them and their own faith journey. We are therefore offering a choice of two twilight workshops to offer support and ideas on accompaniment with young people. Please feel free to attend the workshop nearest to you, just email and let us know!
  • Thursday 9th January 2020 @ Christ the King, Coventry, CV6 2AA. 7pm - 8.30pm  maria.bracken@kenelmyouthtrust.org.uk 
  • Wednesday 8th January 2020 @ Our Lady Help of Christians, Oxford OX42ND. 7pm-8:30pm  stephen.harris@kenelmyouthtrust.org.uk
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Proud 2 Profess 2020

12/12/2019

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​On Saturday 4th April 2020 from 11am-6pm, we will be hosting our annual Proud 2 Profess event at St. Mary’s College Oscott. This year’s event will celebrate 2020 as the Year of the Word with input on what this means for us as young Catholics, delving into the history of some of the heroes of scripture and exploring that most pivotal part of scripture depicting the passion, death and resurrection of Our Lord through animated stations of the Cross as we embark on Holy Week. To get involved with animated stations, to find out more information or to book tickets, please email megan.cox@kenelmyouthtrust.org.uk. Tickets are £5pp- this event is suitable for those 14+.

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Fearless 2020

4/12/2019

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The Fearless open retreat for young people and young leaders is back, and bookings are open!

Put simply, Fearless is a weekend of adventure and the chance to experience God in a new way.

​You will discover that trusting in Him dispels fears and lets you stand firm in your faith.
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The weekend includes fun sessions exploring the Fearless theme, exciting outdoor adventure, prayer, worship and the Sacraments. It’s open to all young people in Year 5 to Year 9. And this year, Fearless will include a stream for Young Leaders in Year 10 to Year 13. Young Leaders will have their own accommodation in Soli Centre for Youth Ministry and will take part in sessions tailored just for them – equipping them to engage, inspire, lead and to share the faith. Fearless runs from 6th - 8th March and is £75 per person.

To book your place, download the consent form and return it to us  along with a £30 deposit.

If you are organising a group from your school or parish, please ask young people to return forms to you first so that you can complete the Group Information List, which helps us organise groups and rooms!

For more information, email stephen.harris@kenelmyouthtrust.org.uk
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Carols in the castle

26/11/2019

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Join us for our annual Carols in the Castle event at Alton Castle, 5:00 pm on Sunday December 15th 2019 for Christmas Carols and refreshments..

This year we are joined by The Cantiamo Chamber Choir.

£5 per ticket, pre-booked tickets only.

To book, please email events@kenelmyouthtrust.org.uk or call us on 01538 703224



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Church Ablaze

25/11/2019

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Discover and unleash your gifts: Church ablaze is a day for Young adults aged 16-30 to embark on a journey of discovery as you discern your unique charisms and find your authentic role in the Church. We know that we have so many young adults in our Archdiocese who have such a range of unique gifts and talents that we want to help to nurture and give opportunities to share. Through a range of activities and workshops, we will aim to begin this process of discerning and building-up the charisms of young people all in the context of a friendly and fun day. This event will be held at Alton Castle on Saturday 1st February 2020 from 10am-4pm. Lunch is provided free of charge. Transport is available. For more information or to book, please email Megan.

​For a poster for your parish click here
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MURDER MYSTERY NIGHT

25/11/2019

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A traditional whodunnit murder mystery. Join us at Alton Castle on Friday 31st January 2020 from 7pm for an evening of suspense, crime solving and frivolity as live actors lead us through this brilliant night in aid of the Kenelm Youth Trust! Tickets including a meal are £10pp and tickets including a meal and accommodation are £15pp. Ages 16-30. To book your place contact Vicki.
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November 25th, 2019

25/11/2019

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A traditional whodunnit murder mystery. Join us at Alton Castle on Friday 31st January 2020 from 7pm for an evening of suspense, crime solving and frivolity as live actors lead us through this brilliant night in aid of the Kenelm Youth Trust! Tickets including a meal are £10pp and tickets including a meal and accommodation are £15pp. Ages 16-30. To book your place contact Vicki.
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MISSION @ HOME 2020

25/11/2019

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Following on from the success of last year’s projects and in response to the call from young people at the Synod for more mission opportunities, we will again be running our Mission @ Home projects in your local area over the weekend of 25th-26th January 2020. To find a project in your area see the contact details below. We look forward to working with you in January!

Coventry and Warwickshire: Email Maria. 

Birmingham and Walsall: Email Megan.

Oxfordshire and Worcester: Email Stephen.

Wolverhampton, Dudley and Kidderminster: Email Vicki.

Staffordshire: Email Erin.
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Theology of the Body Retreat

25/11/2019

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*NEW DATES!*

We have a great opportunity to offer over the weekend of 13th-15th March 2020 at Soli in conjunction with the Humanum Institute. With the RSE (Relationships and Sex Education) curriculum coming to schools in 2020, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop a secure understanding of what the Church teaches about love, relationships and sex so that you can confidently share this good news with young people.

For more information or to book your place, please contact Erin. 
Prices: £80 for those who are waged and £50 for those who are unwaged - this includes food and accommodation. This is event is for those aged 18+. 

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Continuing the synod journey

13/11/2019

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The Kenelm Youth Trust and the Vocations Department have been working closely together for the last two years on the Papal Synod; ‘The Faith, Young People and Vocational Discernment’. 
In response to the global conversation the Church initiated for the Synod we began a process of listening exercises and dialogue within our Catholic schools, universities, parishes and ecumenically within the City of Birmingham. We were keen to enter the voice of our young people into that global conversation and we spoke to 1000 young people who were aged between 13 and 25 years and though from within our Catholic schools were from all faiths and none. A thousand young people had the opportunity to join an open conversation and share their experiences and views on faith and vocational discernment in the context of their own circumstances and culture.  We asked a series of questions based on the initial document from Pope Francis introducing the Synod. The results we collated into what has become a living document that records not only the voice of our young people but also our strategies and projects for development based on that voice and the Papal Exhortation ‘Christus Vivit’. 
Please find below a series of reports and research around the synod documenting the voices of young people and the responses to the conversation:

‘The Voice of young people from across the Archdiocese of Birmingham 2018’  - Archdiocese of Birmingham  
SYNOD Video -  Archdiocese of Birmingham video capturing the voice of young people and the Synod Journey.
Complex Catholicism - The Catholic Youth Ministry Federation in England and Wales commissioned SYNOD research project
The Brightlights Report - by Danny Curtin

Vatican Documents: 

Pope Francis' letter to young people
SYNOD Final Document
Christus Vivit - The Post-Synodal Apostolic Exhortation of the Holy Father Francis to young people and to the entire people of God.

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THE 'FAITH IN ACTION' and 'john paul ii' awards

18/10/2019

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We recently hosted regional launch nights across the Archdiocese for the Pope John Paul II Award and Faith in Action Award. 

Both of these awards aim to encourage young people ages 11-15 (Faith in Action) and 16-25 (JPII) to be involved with social action projects in their schools, parishes and local community as well as to encourage young people to take  a really active role in their local parish community. 

Don’t worry if you couldn't make it to your nearest award night. There will be other opportunities to learn about the awards in the very near future. In the meantime you can visit the awards' own websites: This is CYMFed's Faith In Action Award website and this is the Pope John Paul II Award website.

Both website are very comprehensive and should give you a good insight into how the awards work. Additionally, all the documents that we gave out on the night are here:

The Faith in Action Powerpoint Training presentation

The Faith in Action Award Participating Organisation Registration Form

The Faith in Action Award Pin Record of Service Home

The Faith in Action Award Pin Record of Service Away

The 
Faith in Action Award Bronze Record of Service Home

The Faith in Action Award Bronze Record of Service Away

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Faith in Action Award Silver Record of Service Home

The Faith in Action Award Silver Record of Service Away

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Faith in Action Award Gold Record of Service Home

The Faith in Action Award Gold Record of Service Away

The Faith in Action Award Young People Register

The Pope John Paul II Award Brief Sheet

The Pope John Paul II Award U18 Application and Consent Form

The 
Pope John Paul II Award Over 18 Application Form

​The 
Pope John Paul II Award Safeguarding Agreement Form

The 
Pope John Paul II Award Record Card Guidelines




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