The Church of Ireland Diocese of Connor

• More in this Section:
• Overview
• Children
  • All Aboard Year 3
  • Creative Prayer & Memory Verses
  • Graphics for events and activities
  • Other Seasonal resources
  • Resources for Advent and Christmas
  • Resources for Easter
• Youth
  • Resources
    • Games for young people
    • Seasonal
    • Session plans
  • What’s been happening
  • What’s coming up

Children

In-person children’s ministry and associated activities have resumed as we ease out of the Covid-19 pandemic, but here we provide lots of resources to  support our children.

Upcoming events for children, leaders and clergy are: 

• School assembly training lunch for clergy – St Columba’s Whiterock –  March 30 from 12-2pm
• New Leader Training – May 11 (in person – venue to be confirmed) and May 12 (online) 
• Children’s and Youth Volunteer Training Event – Teamwork training and new resources – September 3 (venue to be confirmed)
• Narnia Outreach Event – St Anne’s Cathedral, Belfast –November  20-26. This will be open to schools, children’s ministry organisations, families and church groups.
• Please note All Aboard Year 3 will be available in print from the end of March

For further information on any of the above, or on children’s ministry in Connor Diocese, please contact Victoria Jackson, Children’s Ministry Development Officer at victoriajackson@connordiocese.org.

All Aboard Year 3

All Aboard is a three-year Bible based teaching programme suitable for children aged four to 11. Each year is made up of 36 sessions. The programme is jam-packed with interactive and engaging activities to help teach Bible stories in a…

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Resources for Advent and Christmas

We have a wide selection of service ideas, games, crafts and prayers to help leaders share the joy of
our Saviour’s birth with our youngest members.

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Graphics for events and activities

Children respond to colourful pictures, and for the very youngest, a picture is the best way to show them what is what and where they should go – and bring a smile to everyone’s face!

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Creative Prayer & Memory Verses

Prayer can be so much fun – especially if it involves arts, crafts and… sweeties!

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Resources for Easter

Easter is such an important time in the Christian calendar. Here we share resources to help share the pain of the crucifixion and the joy of the resurrection with younger members.

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Other Seasonal resources

Here you will find some interesting ways to engage with children at Harvest time, as well as on Mothering Sunday and around Valentine’s Day.

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