Dr Fionnuala Frances: Coordinator of Adult Formation and Mission Kevan Grady: Associate Coordinator of Adult Formation and Mission Contact: email: [email protected] or via the fformation and mission department. (Please note: by emailing us, you consent to your submitted details being collected, stored and used by the Diocese of Hallam only for the purpose or purposes for which you have provided them to us. Read more in our Privacy and Security Policy.)

 The CCRS and other courses are delivered by a diverse group of lay and ordained tutors with relevant academic qualifications, pastoral experience and teaching skills.

External speakers may be invited for study days and courses.

If you are interested in teaching on one of our courses, or leading a course for your parish or community, please get in touch with the department, giving details of your areas of interest and training, qualifications and experience. We will be happy to hold an “expression of interest” on file and get in touch with you if a suitable opportunity arises.

Scripture is at the centre of everything the Church does. The word of God shapes our prayer and worship. The Bible shows us how to understand the world, how we are called to live and relate to each other. This national initiative focuses on celebrating, living and sharing God’s word throughout all our dioceses. Find out more here and check the Events tab for local activities in Hallam.

Exploring the Sacred Triduum. Three short talks from Fr. Peter's Lent 2017 workshop  are available for download as audio files (mp3) together with a PowerPoint presentation.

Parables of Mercy. Play or download audio files of Fr. John Ryan's  talks on mercy in the Gospel of Luke (3 talks).

Lent Talks 2016. View or download text and audio files of Fr. John Ryan's series of talks on the Passion of Jesus Christ (6 talks).

St Marie's Readers Event Feb 2019, transcript of talk by Mgr John Ryan. What impact should the authors and editors of the Biblical books, their perspectives and cultural backgrounds, have on our understanding and proclamation of the Word of God? Matthew and His Gospel. Dr Greg Ryan introduces Matthew's Gospel as part of the Year of the Word Proclaim Resources. View or download materials for use in Parish evangelisation as Hallam responds to Evangelii Gaudium (The Joy of the Gospel) and the PROCLAIM 15 initiative of the Catholic Bishops of England and Wales

'At the Foot of the Cross' is a monthly podcast from the Catholic Bishops' Conference of England and Wales bringing you the latest news, project updates, events, prayer and more. We discuss our workstreams, from pro-life issues, Catholic life and worship and social action, to heritage and patrimony, environmental concerns and international aid and development.

The Centre for Catholic Studies at Durham University offers a number of useful outreach resources, including videos, podcasts,  and regular talks and events, in additional to world-leading research and teaching in Catholic theology.

Our ecumenical colleagues in the Anglican Diocese of Sheffield have an extensive range of local or online courses and resources in their virtual St Peter's College. Many of which are suitable for a Catholic context and may be available for registration.  If you are unsure as to the suitability, or whether it is possible to register for a particular course, please contact Fionnuala Frances of Kevan Grady in the Hallam Formation & Mission team.

Another ecumenical partner is UTU, which has formed many active members of Hallam Diocese over the years. They have resources and courses focussed on practical mission and contextual theology  If you are unsure as to the suitability, or whether it is possible to register for a particular course, please contact the Formation and Mission team.

Centre for Catholic Social Thought and Practice provides resources are for Catholic parishes, schools, groups and individuals, as well as for anyone interested in the role faith plays in engaging in politics. They come from CCSTP, as well as a range of other Catholic organisations.

Bible Society has partnered with the Catholic Church in England and Wales to produce resources for the Year of the Word : The God Who Speaks, ant their website contains a wealth of useful material about the bible for beginners and experienced readers alike.

The Notre Dame de Sion Centre for Biblical Formation in Jerusalem offers programs of study centred on the Word of God: drawing on Jewish sources and tradition; visiting sites related to the biblical text; reflecting on relevant Church Documents; and engaging with the peoples of the Land.

Catholic Education Service has a number of resources available on their website, aimed particularly at schools.

Catholiclisteners, is a confidential helpline. The service which is part of the Diocese of Westminster,  has been set up for those who are returning to the faith as well as to support those who need someone to talk to. The helpline is all about listening to others, listening to those who might have become isolated due to the pandemic. This service is based on the Landings ethos of compassionate listening. Although not a counselling service,  there is a professional team trained in signposting callers to other services and agencies.

For further information please email  [email protected] or call us on 0800 448 0704

Catholiclisteners are here to listen.

Pact is a pioneering national charity that supports prisoners, people with convictions, and their children and families. We provide caring and life changing services at every stage of the criminal justice process: in court, in prison, on release, and in the community.

Our volunteers and staff can be found in courts, prisons, probation services, and in communities across England & Wales.  We are a diverse, inclusive, modern, and collaborative charity.  We build effective partnerships and sustainable solutions based on our well-established understanding of the systems in which we work, and on our historic values and ethos developed through our 120+ years of service delivery.

Find out more and get in touch at www.prisonadvice.org.uk