...a little judgemental?
Definitely.
A little snide? Not really, I'm just pointing out some of the key elements regarding a training programme for those who wish to be involved in parish admin., counsellers (and councillors), Catechists, Lay Chaplains, Permanent Deacons and so on.
I know a little about training, literally.
* Apologies for the poor layout in places, the gremlins are in the system!
Definitely.
A little snide? Not really, I'm just pointing out some of the key elements regarding a training programme for those who wish to be involved in parish admin., counsellers (and councillors), Catechists, Lay Chaplains, Permanent Deacons and so on.
Catholic Formation - the home kit! |
I know a little about training, literally.
I
have spent 25 years in education but.....whisper it softly, I'm not an
academic.
You
guessed? How?
OK,
let's move swiftly on.
The
organisation is called Education
for Parish Service and they describe themselves as a small independent
charity.
Furthermore,
they are linked to another organisation called
The
Centre for Catholic Formation (not
'Reformation', note) and they, also, provide a range of courses, here is their
menu:
Deanery Catechists Course
Exploring Discipleship and Mission
Time for Reflection and Prayer
Ongoing Formation with Parish Readers
Ongoing Formation with Extraordinary
Ministers of Holy Communion
Partnership in Ministry (e.g. Parish
Councils, Parish Teams)
Developing and Supporting RCIA Teams
Support for Liturgy of the Word with
Children
Inclusion of People with Disabilities in
the Life and Mission of the Church
Support with Parish Disability Access
Audits
Ways to dialogue with people of Other
Faiths
Disability Awareness in Schools and
Parishes
Preparing the Parish for the New
Translation of the Missal
Phew! One might be forgiven
for thinking that we no longer need priests!
Forget all that vocations
crisis nonsense, Marjorie from 34, Railway
Cuttings will step up to the mark and deliver the goods.
And, whilst in a snarky
mood, what is all this 'Liturgy of the Word'
nonsense?
Do they mean the Mass?
If so, why not call it the
Mass or, Holy Mass - better still.
But, back to the Education
Parish Service, or EPS for short.
They are partnered with St
Mary's University, Twickenham.
Is it really a University?
And the academic programme
on offer is a preparation for a Foundation
Degree in Pastoral Ministry....I'm beginning to feel queasy.
This little nugget of
theological excellence runs for one day a week over two
years.
Hmm...I do think it so
unfair to place this kind of pressure on adult
students.....one day each week for two years why, that's a total
of 104
days, for a degree sorry,
Foundation Degree.
To those who may be
unfamiliar with this qualification I would say that it is
not
an actual degree, more a sub degree; but one that, in my experience,
has little value in industry or commerce. It
may be used as a stepping stone
to a full degree but, my guess is that two A Levels would probably take
you
there
more efficiently.
And, if you wish to take a
peek at the academic staff, you may do so HERE.
One member is described as a
freelance catechist ("have nun, will travel")
and
a liturgical artist.........that's enough nurse, wheel me back to the
asylum,
quick!
* Apologies for the poor layout in places, the gremlins are in the system!
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