Check out all the upcoming dates for Chaplaincy!

chaplaincy commissioning mass

Friday September 29th at 12.15am
Come and join together with other schools across the Diocese to be “Sent Out” into a year of ministry!

We will gather for Holy Mass at 12.15am at St. Chad's Cathedral where Archbishop Bernard will preside. 

All Priest and Lay Chaplains, Key Chaplaincy Staff, governers and members of your Student Chaplaincy Team are welcome to join us, so please do share the invite!

Please RSVP by emailing [email protected] so that we have an idea of numbers joining us.

Light refreshments will be provided after mass so please stay and socialise!
Download the course flyer here!

Release
​Chaplaincy Certificate


October 6th - Chaplaincy 101 and Youth Culture
Nov 18th - Pupil Leadership and Empowerment
​Jan 19th- Evangelisation and Barriers to Faith
March 23rd - Catholic Social Teaching across the School Community
May 2nd- Accompaniment and Pastoral Support
July 5th - Effective Ministry, Evaluation and Monitoring
A Year Long Training Course for Lay Chaplains

A course to empower and equip our Lay Chaplains within the Archdiocese.
To provide high quality learning opportunities, ongoing support and bespoke resources to help unleash the potential of those in ministry in our Catholic Schools

There are four distinct elements to the Release course
- 6 high quality conference days throughout the year
- Course reading and Set Texts
- Home Study and Assignments
- Spiritual Direction and Accompaniment

The course reading will help consolidate the content of the 6 conference days and all books will be provided. An assignment will follow each conference day focusing on the good practice of the Lay Chaplain within their community. The Lay Chaplain Coordinator will accompany throughout the course with regular school visits. To take part in the course you must be a Lay Chaplain in a Catholic school and be ready to commit to each element.
​
The Release Course will is £850 per person and covers all training days, course materials and course reading books. It will be offered for
The Release Course will is £850 per person and covers all training days, course materials and course reading books.

It will be offered for free for all those who are a part of the Chaplaincy Agreement in the Archdiocese of Birmingham.
​
For more information and to apply for the course email [email protected]
The Kenelm Youth Trust is committed to providing life changing opportunities for young people, helping each person to reflect upon their life of faith, and how they respond to the call of Jesus Christ in their lives. 
LOW ROPES HIRE
EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES
RESOURCES
​​LOOKING FOR A VENUE?
JOB OPPORTUNITIES​
GAP YEARS
CONTACT US
​PRIVACY STATEMENT
PARISH SAFEGUARDING
​RETREAT CENTRE SAFEGUARDING
At The Kenelm Youth Trust , we are committed to ensuring that our facilities and activities are accessible to all individuals, regardless of abilities or disabilities. We believe in fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can fully participate and engage in our activities, events, and services. Our goal is to provide equal access and opportunities for all members of our community. If you have any queries regarding our accessibility and the needs of your group please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Registered Charity: 1144209