Courses & Calendar

The first module of the Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies:  Introduce participants to the writings in the Old Testament in order to help them to recognise God’s revelation contained there and its continuing relevance in Christian life today.

This is a two session module: Saturday 15th & Saturday 23rd October 2023.  Students are required to attend both sessions and submit an essay.

This is a virtual course organised by the Diocesan Education Service under licence from the Board of Religious Studies of the Bishop’s Conference of England and Wales.  For more information on the course have a look at our brochure here.

During this session we will be exploring our call to Make Missionary Disciples Together in our schools. Representatives from the Diocese including Mission Northampton, the Diocesan Education Service, CARITAS and the Northampton Youth Ministry Office will share details of some practical initiatives and opportunities for schools. As usual there will also be time for us to catch up with each other, to pray, ask questions and to share news and good practice with each other.

The cost for this course is £30 per person, refreshments and lunch included.

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The second module of the Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies: This module will familiarise participants with the process through which the New Testament writings came into being and to help them interpret the material presented and understand its significance for the life of a Christian today.

This is a two session module: Saturday 26th November  and Saturday 3rd December 2023, students are required to attend both sessions and submit an essay.

This is a virtual course organised by the Diocesan Education Service under licence from the Board of Religious Studies of the Bishop’s Conference of England and Wales.  For more information on the course have a look at our brochure here.

Mission is to be sent out as the messengers of the Good News of the love of Jesus (evangelisation) both in word and witness/action.

“Always be ready with the reason for your hope.” (1 Pet. 3)

Join us at St Thomas Centre, Northampton for our annual Deputy Headteachers Conference.  We have secured overnight accommodation at Sedgebrook Hall, which is a short drive from the Cathedral Centre.  Full board and overnight accommodation £295 per person.

David Wells will be delivering our keynote speech on Fratelli Tutti alongside input from Jo-Anne Hoarty on Catholic Social Teaching, Caritas Northampton on social action in schools and hearing stories first hand from refugees who have relocated in the UK from across the world.

This conference is suitable for Deputy Headteachers, Assistant Headteachers and those in leadership roles in school.  Have the chance to relax and spiritually recharge with Bishop David and members of the Diocesan Education Service

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At the International Centre of Newman Friends we will receive a guided tour of Newman’s rooms including his former library which today contains a specialised Newman library, available to students and scholars, and an exhibition of Newman representations, busts, prints, etching and paintings of persons and places related to Newman, and Newman memorabilia. We will visit his private room and his chapel where he spent so much of his time in his search for the truth, and where he received much grace. We will also celebrate Mass together. Please note places are limited for this Pilgrimage due to the size of the venues.

Cost £40 includes refreshments and lunch.

Meeting for lunch at 12.30pm at the Sandford Talking Shop

(The Village Hall, Henley Road, Sandford, OX4 4XZ) then from 2pm- 5pm a Pilgrimage visit to The International Centre of Newman Friends

(Ambrose Cottage, 9 College Lane, Littlemore, Oxford OX4 4LH).

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The third module of the Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies: This module will deepen participants’ awareness of the significance and centrality of the person and work of Jesus Christ in the daily life of the Christian as well as in the worship of the Church.

This is a two session module: Saturday 4th and Saturday 11th February 2023, students are required to attend both sessions and submit an essay.

This is a virtual course organised by the Diocesan Education Service under licence from the Board of Religious Studies of the Bishop’s Conference of England and Wales.  For more information on the course have a look at our brochure here.

The fourth module of the Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies: This module will give students the opportunity to reflect on the nature of the Church and its mission in the world today.

This is a two session module: Saturday 11th and Saturday 18th March 2023, students are required to attend both sessions and submit an essay.

This is a virtual course organised by the Diocesan Education Service under licence from the Board of Religious Studies of the Bishop’s Conference of England and Wales.  For more information on the course have a look at our brochure here.

The fifth module of the Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies: This module will give students the opportunity increase their understanding and appreciation of Sacrament in the life of Catholics as a sign of Christ’s continuing presence with the Church.

This is a two session module: Saturday 13th and Saturday 20th May 2023, students are required to attend both sessions and submit an essay.

This is a virtual course organised by the Diocesan Education Service under licence from the Board of Religious Studies of the Bishop’s Conference of England and Wales.  For more information on the course have a look at our brochure here.

The sixth module of the Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies: This module will give students the opportunity to develop the skills of moral decision-making, to examine Christian teaching in its relation to the universal search for what constitutes “human good”, and to explore the application of Christian understanding to some contemporary moral issues.

This is a two session module: Saturday 24th June and Saturday 1st July 2023, students are required to attend both sessions and submit an essay.

This is a virtual course organised by the Diocesan Education Service under licence from the Board of Religious Studies of the Bishop’s Conference of England and Wales.  For more information on the course have a look at our brochure here.