Resources

The Hands and Feet Show pod cast
www.beyourhands.com
They have recently talked about angels,
liturgical music, hell, the rosary and
Britney Spears
and recent film releases -to mention
but a few!
Definately worth a listen

CJM Songs of Praise video
'Be Not Afraid'
To view or down load go to www.cjmmusic.co.uk/news/index.htm#gms

Facebook and My Space
Check out the BCYS pages:
BCYS in Lourdes, BCYA, RE:ACT,
and Hednesford Lourdes reunion

Nooma Films A great range of high
quality, modern,
relevant and scripture based films
featuring pastor Rob Bell.
They are about 10-15 mins long and suitable
for youth worship
(although adults may find them powerful too).
You can see clips on the website
www.nooma.com

Amazing Gift the DVD of the Mass
by Fr Stan Fortuna is a great resource
and we have one copy to loan to youth
groups/parishes

Walk With Me" An Easter Journey of pod
casts featuring the voices of young people
of the diocese. As well as music from CJM,
each episode features reflections by
Archbishop Vincent based on themes
laid out in the recent
encyclical Spe Salvi, in which
Pope Benedict XVI explores
the Christian virtue of hope.

Resource Boxes

The following boxes are available in
our area until January 09
1. Discussion – ‘Faith and Church’-Using the Simpsons ‘ Heaven & Hell’ YP are inspired to examine their faith and church – All ages – Duration 1hr 2.
Discussion – ‘Prayer’ – Using movie ‘Bruce Almighty’ Jim Carey inspires YP to think about prayer and reliance of God – All ages – Duration 1hr
3. Arts and Crafts – ‘This is my Story’- Using fabrics paints customise your jeans and T- shirts or a bandana with your story – All ages – Cost £1 p/p
4. Reflections – ‘Living it Up’ – Using games, food and discussion YP are presented with the idea that life is for living and God is with us on the journey – Uses BCYS Wristbands @ £1 each
5. Games – ‘Storyboarding – By using superheroes, YP can create their own stories to examine responsibility in their own lives – All ages

Give me a ring to book one.

Wychavon Arts Workshops Jenny Davis,
Arts Officer for Wychavon,
is offering a number of arts taster sessions
to local youth groups.
These include music, dance, arts
and drama.
To book a session contact:
jenny.davis@wychavon.gov.uk

PROGRAMME IDEAS
TRAINING
Bethsaida A 6 session training
course for Voluntary Parish Youth Leaders.
The course is tailored to the need
of the participants and the parish.
It starts with your skills and
resources and gives you the
confidence to work safely and confidently
with the young people of your parish.

VITAL Young Youth Leaders
Training Course.
A five session course to equip young
youth leaders to help run parish youth group.
A lively and interactive training
course it encompasses many life skills
and participants receive a certificate
on completion.

Please write or ring for more details or
to find out how you could have the
course run for your group

TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
Do you know anyone in your organization
that might like to improve their skills?
Learn something new?
Find out about local training opportunities?
If you do, then point them in the direction
of Community First where
Jan Brant (01684 312751),
Louise Jones (01684 312756)
and Pauline Dumville (01684 312735)
will be pleased to tell them more about
the free one to one advice sessions on offer.
This initiative is aimed at people 19+
who have not yet gained any formal
qualifications.

FUNDING AND GRANTS WCVYS.
If you need advice when completing the
application form, please contact Dave
or Jo at WCVYS on 01562748450

WCVYS newsletter You can download
WCVYS's full newsletter at
www.wcvys.co.uk
or contact them by e-mail at office@wcvys.co