Developing Chaplaincy in Primary and Secondary Schools

School Chaplaincy – A new model for a new time

Article published in  Networking Catholic Education Today, Volume 17, Issue 1, October 2015.  Please see pdf file below to read the whole article. Here is the link to the Networking Catholic Education Today website.

St Joseph’s RC Primary School, Waltham Cross, Herts

English Martyrs RC Primary School. Urmston

Viewing the Chaplaincy area and lay chaplain and pupils talking about their team.

St Monica’s RC High School and Sixth Form Centre, Bury

Developing Models Of Lay Chaplaincy
In Primary and Secondary Schools

Model 1 – Priest led Chaplaincy

Model 2 – Lay Chaplain full or part time

Model 3 – Lay Chaplain and pupil chaplaincy team (Secondary)

Model 4 – Lay Chaplain and pupil chaplaincy team (Primary)

Over the past two years, EducareM has been developing some new and exciting models of Chaplaincy in schools.  This development involves the appointment of Chaplaincy teams comprising of pupils and adults in both primary and secondary schools.

Processes and procedures are now well established for the following:

• Role descriptions
• Selection and appointment
• Training
• Commissioning by the diocese
• Ongoing support in the development of the Chaplaincy Development Plan.

EducareM is very happy to assist schools who wish to be part of this initiative and offer training and support. 

For further information contact:  Sr Judith

srjudith@gmail.com

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Young people training to be pupil chaplains

Young people being commissioned as pupil chaplains in Salford Cathedral