Much of what we offering this year for the Jubilee Year is for young people – which cannot be a surprise as we are a youth ministry team. However, we know that there are lots of adults who would love to support young people on their faith journey and encourage our young people to become pilgrims of hope.
There is one very concrete example of a way an adult could help support our young people. And that is by becoming a Faith in Action partner.
Being a FIA partner is a not a long term commitment. And we hope would not be onerous for anyone. In fact, many would find it fulfilling and life-giving.
We need more FIA partners to help us moderate the work young people do as part of the award. This means giving up an hour or two in May / June, at home in your own time, looking at some of the final pieces of work young people have created and affirming their work. You do not need any qualifications to do this. You are not marking or assessing them. It is affirming them on behalf of the Archbishop, the Diocese and the wider Church. Those that do it already say it is a joy to do as it shows what young people are doing to put their faith into action.
We also need FIA partners to assist on the day of the award ceremony. Again this is a joy filled day for those involved. You can see young people receive their awards and celebrate with friends, their school and our Bishop.
But for the day to work we need adults to be around to ensure we can run the day safely and smoothly.
Please contact us to find out more – with no obligation to be involved. Contact us on 01744 740461 or admin@animateyouth.co.uk
Or use the QR code to direct you to the sign up page to be involved and receive more information via email!
