Kimmage Development Studies Centre, in collaboration with the Catholic Church and Congregations, has designed a tailor-made course aimed at incoming pastoral workers. This course aims to support the integration and orientation process of incoming pastoral workers and to prepare them for ministry in parishes and congregational settings.
Learning Objectives
On completion of the course participants will have received an holistic introduction into life in Ireland which will help them adjust to their new home, feel confident in fulfilling their pastoral role and ensure that their ministry meets the needs of those they serve. Students will:
- Gain insights and understanding of approaches to ministry in Ireland
- Explore issues related to liturgy and spirituality in the context of pastoral ministry in Ireland
- Be introduced to innovative and appropriate outreach approaches to facilitate authentic engagement with congregations and communities
- Explore various themes of inter and cross cultural communication (change, conflict, authority, leadership, listening, collaboration and personal well-being)
- Have received a broad overview of the socio-economic, political, cultural landscape and history of Ireland
- Be awarded a certificate of training from the National Board of Safeguarding of Children in the Catholic Church in Ireland and be fully compliant with the protocol for safeguarding training for people in ministry in Ireland
Themes covered on the course
| Acculturation, communication and collaboration |
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| Ministry in Ireland |
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| Ministry in Action |
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| Historical, economic & social introduction to Ireland |
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| Safeguarding |
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Course Information
| Scheduling | This course takes place in 4 blocks of 3 x 3 consecutive days, and 1 x 4 consecutive days over a two month period.
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| Class Size | KDSC works with groups of 12-15 participants per facilitator. This is considered best practice and most conducive to learning, the maximum number of participants will not exceed fifteen. |
| Teaching Style | The approach to teaching is student centred and participative in style. Students are encouraged to critically reflect on and engage with the course content through group, plenary and individual exercises and methods. |
| Further supports | It is encouraged that all participants are paired with a mentor from their sponsor or host community to support their learning throughout the course and beyond. KDSC provides clear signposting to additional resources relevant to each area of content as required throughout the course (for example; support agencies for mental health issues, social welfare issues, housing, health and employment supports). |
| Course Fees | The course fee is €1,600 per participant. This covers full tuition, NBSCCCI certification, hot lunch and refreshments, library access and course materials. Participants are responsible for their own accommodation arrangements.
All participants must be approved by their sponsor or host congregation in Ireland. |
Please Note:
- This course does not cover any aspect of evangelical ministry.
- A working knowledge of both written and spoken English is required in order to benefit from and participate fully in the course.
Apply now for the next course starting in Autumn 2017.
Course Location: Kimmage DSC, Kimmage Manor, Whitehall Road, Dublin 12
Contact: cds-support@kimmagedsc.ie
Tel: +353 (0)1 406 4343
