Mobilise is a new initiative from the Church of Ireland Youth Department designed to support diocesan and parish youth ministry across the island of Ireland through dynamic, interactive presentations and workshops covering various themes and topics.

This session will, in an informed and relaxed manner, open up some of the foundational issues around being a youth minister. It's ideal for those beginning in youth ministry, or as a refresher for those who have been involved in ministry a bit longer! Here we have an opportunity to shake it up a bit and offer unexpected notions behind the often disregarded, yet entirely essential work with young people. Let's discover the skills, the character, the knowledge and the boundaries required to do this. Join us and gain some guidance in your practice as you continue to commit your time, energy and yourself to young people.

An opportunity to de-bunk and re-envision you regarding 'youth culture'. This session will not only supply you with deeper insight into young people and their culture; it will also cast a critical eye on how the Church can best serve young people through the lens of the Scriptures. Jump on board as we travel the adolescent journey together. We'll explore their world, transcending presumptions and delve into actual realities for those we serve in the minefield of adolescence and young adulthood.

A practical workshop helping you determine what resources will connect with your context. This session is designed to maximise your effectiveness and impact in working with young people. Often, when it comes identifying, choosing and making use of resources to aid our ministry, the choices can seem endless. Using an interactive approach, this workshop will walk through the gallery of options, encouraging you to experiment with some of the formats, ideas and activities while allowing for further exploration into specific resources. You will also explore what abilities are uniquely yours and how they enable you to make a significant contribution in working with young people. Enlightening, focussed and enjoyable!

2 hours 30 minutes | interactive | meditative | contemplative |

Purpose: to de-mystify the spiritual practices and give people a 'handle' on following Jesus that makes sense. Freedom, freedom and more freedom

Let us embrace Christ and be embraced by Him. Allow this workshop to give you space to connect with your Creator. As we contemplate on the Scriptures, their relevance and meaning, we'll walk through some thought-provoking concepts and introduce you to some of the ancient Christian practices that are relevant in helping you further your relationship with God. The workshop takes the ancient and combines it with the contemporary to communicate the mystery of our faith. Space to Grow promises you an experience that will help you deepen your faith, your understanding of Christ and urge you forward in your journey.

Ever wondered how to invite volunteers to devote their free time to hanging out with young people? Ever considered that balancing your youth budget could be a good idea? Ever wondered if you could have time in your life for anything other than youth work? This workshop provides some time-saving, high-impact practices that could just save the life of youth practitioners while increasing their eternally significant impact!

Simply put, this workshop will hit the 'nail on the head' in regards to what it means to journey with Jesus. It has been designed for young people as an evening in preparation for Confirmation. Unfortunately, Confirmation is usually taken on by a young person at the request of their parents / care-givers - not because they desire a deeper walk with Christ. In this session we'll consider what a life of following Jesus looks like in today's contemporary social context. We'll look at His life and explore the radical approaches He had in his work among people. If you are looking for a good 'taster' of what Confirmation could be, then consider utilising 21st Century Catalyst.