Children, youth & families

Our Children, Youth and Families Team works to advise, resource, train and equip people who work with children, youth and families in church, at school or at home.

Coronavirus (COVID-19) advice in relation children’s and youth provision:

Church of England National Advice (scroll down for sections on schools, youth and nursery provision)

Mission & Ministry with young people

National Youth Agency

Our Children, Youth & Families e-newsletter contains a snapshot of news, events and resources for those working with children, youth and families. It’s free to sign up and to make sure you don’t miss the latest information everyone with an active role in their church should subscribe.

In this section:

Digital Youthwork and Safeguarding

During the current situation there has been a rapid increase in the number of organisations moving activities online. It is important that all who work with young people online adhere to safeguarding best practice. We have brought a range of resources together to help you think through the issues.

Contact the Children, Youth & Families Team

We aim to encourage and empower churches, schools, workers and volunteers to build intentional and relational connections that grow their involvement and discipleship opportunities for children, young people and their families

Resource Centres

At the present time all our resource centres are CLOSED to the public until further notice.

Grants to support working with children & young people

Grants available for existing projects or new ventures with a missional purpose, and for the discipleship of young people.

Latest articles & resources

Read the latest news and articles.

Events & training

Events, training sessions, residentials, conferences and more to support work with children, young people and families.

CYF Charter

Highlight your parish's commitment to the community, children and young people, and those working with children, young people and families.

Degree in Youth Ministry

A training scheme for undergraduates based on the BA honours degree in Theology, Ministry & Mission offered by Ridley Hall, Cambridge.

Baptism

Links to various resources helping families to get ready for baptism.

Children & Communion

Regulations, forms, certificates and resources for admitting children to communion before confirmation.

Task Force

A voluntary group of active youth or children's leaders, or clergy, from all over the Diocese, with a heart for sharing the good news of Christ with children and families.

Youth Council

The Church of England Youth Council (CEYC) is the official body representing a youth voice to the wider church.

Related content elsewhere on the website:

Business cards

We offer professional business cards at a low cost to clergy, Readers, children's & youth workers and those who have a specific roles in their Deanery.

Games

A range of games and links to fun resources for children and young people; made available through the Mission Hub.

Horstead Centre

The Horstead Centre is the Diocese of Norwich's residential activity centre, based in the Old Rectory at Horstead on the edge of the Norfolk Broads.

ID badges & lanyards

Having an official ID card - particularly when going into schools - can be helpful in enabling others to quickly build trust with you.

Ministry Experience Scheme

If you are aged 18-30 why not spend a year serving God through the Ministry Experience Scheme.

Mission Enablers

Our Mission Enablers work alongside those actively engaged in parish ministry to facilitate local mission.

Mission Hub

Search and discover resources which enable the church's mission to make disciples, show God's love to all and tell others about Jesus. Filter results by category, age group, keywords and more.

Youth & Children’s Forum

Responsible for strategic oversight for children, youth and families work.