Children's Officers

Last Updated on Wednesday, 07 November 2012 12:00

The Diocesan Children's Officer
Jenny Lambourne
01709 309 144
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Jenny is responsible for ministry amongst 0-11 year olds. Enabling and supporting parishes in their ministry with children in church and community.

There is now a Messy Church blog for South Yorkshire, please visit it and find out more about where and when Messy Churches are happening in the diocese and beyond.  If you are doing anything in your parish which is Messy Church, it would be great to include that in the list and link you into the network.  Please send details of your event to me at  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it as soon as you can!

Children's mailing

Last Updated on Friday, 28 September 2012 15:57

Children's work mailing

Comes out three times a year and contains news and opportunities. Contributions are welcome.

It can be downloaded from the download section of the website. Or received by email or hard copy by contacting Trish Stafford 01709 309147

see the latest autumn 2012 edition for lots of events and opportunities.

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jenny mailing autumn 2012).pdf		28/09/12 15:56

Children and communion

Last Updated on Wednesday, 14 November 2012 14:20

CHILDREN AND COMMUNION

Current Diocesan policy is that parishes should seek the permission of the Bishop to admit children to communion before confirmation. This is done by completing and sending an application form to the Children’s Officer. An application form can be downloaded from this site.

Baptised children may be admitted to Communion after preparation. They should receive a certificate at their first Communion, which should be a special occasion. The parish should keep a register of all children who have been admitted to Communion. Support is available for parishes wishing to explore the issue of children who are baptised receiving Holy Communion before confirmation. There are a number of resources available in the Resources Centre in Church House.

In 2006 General Synod made regulations (GS1596) on the admission of baptised children to Holy Communion before confirmation under 1(C) Canon B15A. This can be downloaded by clicking here.

Celebrate: Is a simple pack encouraging children and families to explore and prepare together. It has been created and used in a number of settings by Jenny Lambourne and is based on creating a scrapbook of the child’s journey of faith and using Godly Play stories.

Attachments:

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Holy Communion Prior to Confirmation Application Form.pdf		14/11/12 14:20
Admission of Baptised Children to Holy Communion Regulations 2006.pdf		18/05/10 12:05

Child Friendly Church Award

Last Updated on Friday, 11 February 2011 09:44

The “Child Friendly Church Award Scheme”

in the Diocese of Sheffield originates from Liverpool where it was developed in response to a Diocesan Review recommendation “to urge churches to take active steps to welcome and integrate children and their families into the worshipping life of their church”.

This scheme encourages churches to put children and families on their agendas, to work towards certain targets and obtain a Logo  to be displayed as appropriate.

Process for awarding:

Churches request information about the award
Registration and Self Assessment Form sent out
Church Council to consider the criteria
Undertake self –assessment process
Return form to Children’s Officer
Receive a visit from an adviser
Adviser reports back to PCC
Implications considered and acted upon
Award presented and Logo displayed
Church Council committed to annual review of criteria
Diocesan follow-up and re-award after 3 years.

For further information contact:

Jenny lambourne,

Diocesan Children’s Officer,

95 – 99 Effingham Street,

Rotherham.

S65 1BL

01709 309144

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Attachments:

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Child Friendly Church Award Proforma		02/06/10 15:15