Children & Young People > Children's Work Downloads
Resources and guidance for working with children in a Church context.
STAR October 2009 (66 KB)
A Happy Halloween Alternative,
Events and training opportunities, links to news and reports as well as resources including ideas for christmas.
A Happy Halloween Alternative (2 MB)
The final 1100th Celebration event is for families and is being held at Crediton Church where it began in 109AD.
Messy church in style, this event will be a strong reminder that celebrating light is much more fun than celebrating darkness! Find some families and book your tickets today!
Children Leader's Training (186 KB)
Cullumpton 5th, 12th, 19th October
Why work with children?
Good working practice
Planning a programme
One Generation from extinction (708 KB)
One generation from extinction?
How can the church connect with the unchurched child?
Are we one generation from extinction as a witnessing community?
In a compelling and thought provoking presentation Mark Griffiths examines how the church reached the unchurched child in the past and details how many pioneering groups are seeking to do the same in the 21st Century.
STAR September 09 (58 KB)
1100th Celebration photos, training courses, exciting articles in the news, resources to try and much, much more.
STAR June 09 (51 KB)
Find out more about LEADKIDZ, 27th June events, the newest member of the CCYP family and lots, lots more.
Children's Event (1 MB)
1100th Celebration Kenn Deanery invite you to Orange Elephant, Taverners farm on Saturday 13th June 2009 as part of Bishops in Mission.
Children's Celebration (2 MB)
Whilst the adults are busy in seminars on the afternoon of Saturday June 27th, all children aged 5-11 are invited to a Children Celebration led by Jim Bailey. Pre-booked will only cost you £1 per child. It will be an action packed show with multimedia, puppets, songs and lots of fun. To get more details or book online, go to
www.exeter.anglican.org. If you would like flyers to give to families, please contact Katherine Lyddon on 01392 294937 with an address and how many you'd like.
Making puppets for 27th June Celebrations 2009 (356 KB)
As part of the 1100th celelbrations on 27th June, children are invited to make puppets and bring them to the Eucharist at 11.30am to interact with the Giant Puppets. The theme is Children from around the world. Ideas and examples are given, but don't let that stop you being more creative! This could be a Sunday School, Kids Club or School project..... Let's getting making.
Free Training DVD (768 KB)
LeadKidz Launch - A brand new training DVD and webiste to help equip clergy and children's workers in their ministry. Come to the launch on Tuesday 26th May 2009 7-8pm, at the Old Deanery, Exeter, to receive your free DVD normally priced £5.99.
STAR bulletin April 2009 (45 KB)
Introduction to Godly Play, resource details including LightLive, All age+ and Leaves for Life, articles from Children and Young people Now and lots of details about 1100th Celebrations.
STAR bulletin - Feb 09 (61 KB)
Will you make a Difference? Find out about the latest reports and articles including the Good Childhood enquiry, events taking place around the country, 1100th Celebration Weekend, puppet training being held in Devon, resources for Lent and Easter and much more.....
LINKS Feb '09 (729 KB)
News on & for voluntary work with children
Insurance Advice for Children's and Youth events (25 KB)
Inquiries have been repeatedly made regarding coverage on the Youth Insurance Schemes with Ecclesiastical. We have tried to give a brief response to frequently asked questions here, but if you are still unsure about the event you are running, please use the helpline given below. more...
Star Bulletin - Dec 08 (42 KB)
Articles to get you thinkings, details of the Children's Ministry Conference, Scripture Union Training, Christian Resources exhibition and a Jon Bonner Family praise event. Oh, and of course, lots of advent and christmas resources.....
Star Bulletin - November 08 (35 KB)
Christmas resources, Children's Ministry Conference details, thought provoking articles and much, much more......
Powerpoint Nativity Presentation (2 MB)
A scrolling Powerpoint presentation with pictures and short texts - use with your children's group or have it running at the side of the church for a carol service, or even during the refreshments!
Christmas Activity Sheet (129 KB)
You can use this activity sheet - with puzzles, colouring picture, jokes and a Christmas ABC - as a handout when children come to church, at clubs or parties, or to give to children at school.
Risk assessment forms (101 KB)
Use these forms to undertake the risk assessment for the regular meetings of your children's group or for a special event or outing.
Harvest Activity Sheet (377 KB)
An activity sheet for you to use with children at Harvest Festival Services or other harvest celebrations
Fascinating YOU! (29 KB)
An activity sheet to use with older children at the start of the school year. They could fill it in as they wait for everyone to arrive at the beginning of a children's session, or at the beginning of a service. It will provide leaders with valuable insights into the preferences of the children they seek to serve and could help with planning future activities. It will also help children to feel valued - if you take time to digest the information.
Sample audit for children and young people's work (35 KB)
Here is a sample audit to help you analyse how much children's work you are already doing, where you have links that you could develop and where there are gaps that you might like to look at.
Every Child Matters (46 KB)
How can we apply the government's principles of Every Child Matters in a church context? Here are some ideas.
How to pray creatively (161 KB)
Few of us feel as if we are expert at praying so we don’t feel confident to teach the next generation how to do it. We are in good company – the disciples were used to synagogue prayers and yet they felt the need to ask Jesus how to do it.
How to plan an outreach service to children (59 KB)
9 simple steps that will help you arrange a successful outreach service for the children and families in your area. This leaflet takes you from prayer to praise, from research to review, from planning to refreshments.
How to make church fun for children (92 KB)
We may not be able to compete with high-tech activities available elsewhere – though we can investigate appropriate computer games – but our aim is make our Christian faith attractive and persuasive, rather than dull and boring. Fun activities, good teaching, great refreshments and a warm welcome will ensure that children look forward to attending. Use this leaflet to help you develop your ideas.
How to plan a visit to church (61 KB)
Everything you need to know to arrange a school,class or pre-school visit to your church. Ideas of what to offer and how to present your material; health & safety issues and lots more
Resources you can borrow (27 KB)
Check out the inventory of sports and communication kit available to borrow from the CCYP!
Please note that this has not been updated since 2006. We will check it soon!
