Vision
To equip, empower and
engage the Church of
Ireland, young people and
adult youth leaders &
workers with the right
skills, knowledge and
understanding to facilitate
progressive youth ministry.
Vision
To equip, empower and
engage the Church of
Ireland, young people and
adult youth leaders &
workers with the right
skills, knowledge and
understanding to facilitate
progressive youth ministry.
Vision
To equip, empower and
engage the Church of
Ireland, young people and
adult youth leaders &
workers with the right
skills, knowledge and
understanding to facilitate
progressive youth ministry.
Strategy
The Church of Ireland Youth Department (CIYD), is directed by the Church of Ireland General Synod, to be responsible ‘for the development and co-ordination of Church of Ireland youth ministry’. It acts as the Church’s governing body for all matters relating to working with young people (aged 13-25 years) across the Church.
As an all-Ireland youth organisation, CIYD relates not only to the Church of Ireland, but also to Irish and Northern Irish government departments and agencies. We work in close collaboration with other denominations and para-Church youth organisations and our work stretches across the island of Ireland; in particular, we support the work of the Church’s diocesan youth network.
CIYD is also an active member of Youth Link NI, the National Youth Council of Ireland, and continually work alongside other service providers.
CIYD is core funded by the Representative Church Body, The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth (ROI), and we receive support from the Church of Ireland Priorities Fund and the Education Authority (NI).
We believe that for many young people, effective and well-resourced youth work can change lives – practically, emotionally and above all, spiritually.
We understand that the challenge and comfort of the Christian message calls us all, both young and not so young, to a life of mission and Christian service.
We see in the person of Jesus, God’s love and message of hope for the world, and that our service as a youth department is in response to God’s call.
As an all-Ireland youth organisation, in looking to the future we face both new opportunities and significant challenges as we fulfil our mission of equipping, engaging and empowering youth work across the Church of Ireland. This is an exciting journey, do join us! Download our 2022-2025 Strategy here.
The Church of Ireland Youth Department (CIYD), is directed by the Church of Ireland General Synod, to be responsible ‘for the development and co-ordination of Church of Ireland youth ministry’. It acts as the Church’s governing body for all matters relating to working with young people (aged 13-25 years) across the Church.
As an all-Ireland youth organisation, CIYD relates not only to the Church of Ireland, but also to Irish and Northern Irish government departments and agencies. We work in close collaboration with other denominations and para-Church youth organisations and our work stretches across the island of Ireland; in particular, we support the work of the Church’s diocesan youth network.
CIYD is also an active member of Youth Link NI, the National Youth Council of Ireland, and continually work alongside other service providers.
CIYD is core funded by the Representative Church Body, The Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration & Youth (ROI), and we receive support from the Church of Ireland Priorities Fund and the Education Authority (NI).
We believe that for many young people, effective and well-resourced youth work can change lives – practically, emotionally and above all, spiritually.
We understand that the challenge and comfort of the Christian message calls us all, both young and not so young, to a life of mission and Christian service.
We see in the person of Jesus, God’s love and message of hope for the world, and that our service as a youth department is in response to God’s call.
As an all-Ireland youth organisation, in looking to the future we face both new opportunities and significant challenges as we fulfil our mission of equipping, engaging and empowering youth work across the Church of Ireland. This is an exciting journey, do join us! Download our 2022-2025 Strategy here.
Values & Mission
Values & Mission
Resourcing
The church, youth workers and volunteers.
Provision of appropriate materials relevant to support youth ministry delivery.
Provision and support to clergy, diocesan staff, youth workers regarding training, funding and recruitment opportunities.
Understanding
The variety and diversity of youth ministry contexts in the Church of Ireland and throughout Ireland.
The changing nature and needs of young people.
A critical awareness of contemporary issues in Church of Ireland youth ministry and society at large.
Advocacy
For young people within the church.
To promote the value of quality youth ministry through dioceses and parishes.
Lobbying for faith-based youth provision and its unique place at regional and national governmental level.
Partnership
With dioceses and parishes to support youth ministry.
With external agencies and organisations to promote the work of CIYD, and to inform dioceses and parishes of relevant opportunities.
With youth workers, diocesan youth staff and key volunteers to provide appropriate support and training within a variety of different contexts.
Governance
To be accountable and transparent in all areas of governance.
To report regularly to all levels of governance and key stakeholders.
To be effective and efficient in management of staff and resources.
Partnerships
Partnerships
