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GET READY

to serve the next generation
GET READY

NEW APPROACHES

to mission and discipleship
NEW APPROACHES

LEAD OTHERS

with clarity and confidence
LEAD OTHERS

LEAP

into their world
LEAP

EXPLORE

the issues that matter
EXPLORE

GATHER

for inspirational teaching
GATHER

What is Catalyst?

Free and fully funded by the Church of England, Catalyst is a dynamic training course which aims to equip and connect those who work with children and young people in the local church.
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Catalyst is for:
  Those who want to be equipped, empowered and resourced to serve the next generation.
  Those who want to be a catalyst for change in our churches and communities.
  People with a range of experience, from new volunteers to paid children and youth workers.
Catalyst includes:
  Five sessions of Diocesan facilitated learning groups.
  A 3-day conference.
  A regional induction day.
  Access to digital resources and learning activities to complete in your own time.
  A graduation day.
  Diocese:  'Register'' using the button below.
  Participants : Sign up below by clicking 'Apply as a participant.
  Contact the project team admin@catalyst30k.org
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Key dates 2026/27

COURSE LAUNCH

North : St George's Centre, Leeds, LS1 3DL. Saturday 26th September 2026, 10am-1pm

South & South East: Westminster College, Cambridge, CB3 0AA Saturday 3rd October 2026, 10am-1pm

South & South West: St Paul’s Church, Salisbury SP2 7QW. Saturday 17th October 2026, 10am-1pm

CONFERENCE

29th-31st January, 2027

Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick, Derbyshire

CELEBRATION

Dates/locations TBC

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Diocesan Stories

Diocese say...

Catalyst develops sustainable leadership, encourages innovation, and builds supportive networks across parishes and Dioceses.

By investing in those who serve children, young people and families Catalyst helps churches grow healthier, more connected, and more outward-looking ministries. Its impact can be seen in renewed confidence among leaders, deeper engagement and stronger partnerships that respond creatively to local church contexts.

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Participant stories

Participants consistently describe Catalyst as a transformative and deeply encouraging experience. Many speak of gaining renewed confidence in their calling, alongside practical tools that have immediately strengthened their work with children, young people, and families. For many, Catalyst has not only enhanced their skills but also renewed their sense of purpose and identity in ministry.

Participant 1Youth Minister
It helped me grow my understanding of this ministry and how, practically, to do this in a specifically Christian way - intentionally prayerful and keeping to objectives that are not always easy to measure but that are about God's plan.
Participant 2Children and Families Minister
The course gave me practical skills which had increased my confidence so I am more relaxed in my ministry - I enjoy it more, I can be more imaginative, and more flexible and I hope more effective.
Participant 3Volunteer Youthworker
The Catalyst course has led me to do a lot of further reading and personal study and thinking about developing my own faith.
Participant 4Families and Community minister
A wonderful foundation to developing the call in this area of ministry. The course was flexible and supportive.
Participant 5Children's ministry volunteer
It helped me feel less like an imposter as others had experienced and felt the same as me. Sharing experiences was amazing, helped me to know we are all in this together

Next Steps

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Last modified: Friday, 18 September 2026, 11:57 AM

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