Children, youth & families

Our Children, Youth and Families Team works missionally by advising, resourcing, training and equipping.

In this section:

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.

Contact the Children, Youth & Families Team

The CYF Team works missionally by advising, resourcing, training and equipping.

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.

Events & training

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

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 articles, news and whatever

Resource Centres

Our Resource Centres in Easton, Loddon and Gaywood contain a wide range of materials for church, parish or school based work with children and young people.

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.

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.

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.

Supporting churches