Curates and their Training Incumbents (IME)
The Provincial IME Programme has been developed and is delivered by the training officers of the Church in Wales. It currently consists of five modules with a further one in development.
Training incumbents and curates are expected to attend these training events as well as the programmes provided within their own dioceses.
Programme Description
The courses aim to support the essential development and growth of both curate and training incumbent, and they will be supplemented by diocesan IME events.
You should be aware that your bishop will not consider you to have ‘served your title' without successful participation in these courses. More importantly, if they are to be helpful (and enjoyable) for all who are taking part, your contribution is vital. If your training or background means you have more to give than to receive, this is part of the process of growth in ministry for you as well.
Course providers will be experienced in ministry and training issues, and the intention is for you to complete the IME years rounded in the training necessary for your vocation, and ready to continue a life-long growth in ministerial skills and service.
For further details about each programme, click on the programme heading.
A1: Training for Training Incumbents
Aims:
- To give encouragement, support and stimulation to training incumbents
- To introduce participants to key principles, practices and issues in the training of the newly ordained/licensed
Learning Outcomes:
- Upon completion of this module participants shall be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of
- The Church's expectation of the training incumbent
- The theological principles underlying collaborative ministry
- Some key practical considerations in preparing for the arrival of the newly ordained/licensed
- The college report and its place in the formation of the newly ordained/licensed
- The Working Agreement
A2: Training Incumbents & Curates Working Together
Aims:
- To establish the basis for a close working relationship between the training incumbent and the newly ordained/licensed.
Learning Outcomes (these will vary for incumbents/curates)
- Upon completion of this module, all participants
- Will understand the settling-in period
- Will have developed a plan for Working Agreements between training incumbent and the newly ordained/licensed
- Will have shared knowledge of the practicalities of church organisation
- Will appreciate the need for team building, collaborative ministry, group working and effective communication in enabling the full development in ministry of the new colleague.
A3 : Reflection on Priesthood
Aims:
- To reflect on the theology of priesthood
- To offer support in preparation for ordination
- To analyse and understand the role of the priest
- To address practical issues associated with priesthood
Learning Outcomes:
- The participants will have a deeper understanding of the role of the priest
- They will better be able to combine practical and theoretical consideration in the life of the priest
- They will better be able to contextualise the priesthood within the church's mission in the world.
A4 : Reflection on the Eucharist
Aims:
- To celebrate and live the Eucharist
- To integrate priesthood further into daily life
- To reflect on individual goals
- To reflect on vision and practice in ministry
Learning Outcomes:
- On completion of this module, participants will have reflected and shared together their own stories, their strengths and weaknesses. They will have understood that their own spiritual life is central to their priestly vocation, and that living the life of a priest is fully enacted in eucharistic celebration.
A5 : Schools, Buildings & Community
Aims:
- This course is in the process of being developed
A6 : Preparation for First Post of Responsibility
Aims:
- To give encouragement and support to those preparing for the first post of responsibility
- To provide the information necessary for successful transition to the first post of responsibility
- To enhance the practical skills required in a post of responsibility
Learning Outcomes:
- Participants will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
- The Church's expectations of newly appointed personnel
- Communication and relationships in the management of people
- Their position within a post of responsibility in the Church
- Parochial administration and its place within diocese and province
- Time management in the context of the first post of responsibility
- Practicalities of the move
- How to read the context
Supporting Ministry Through Supervision
Though this course forms part of the CME programme it is also regarded as essential for Training Incumbents. It offers and in-depth, four day experience of the practice of supervisory skills.
Dates and venues
For further details about programme dates and venues, click on the relevant year.
Those ordained Deacon in 2009
- A1: Training For Training Incumbents: 20-22 April 2008 at The Hill Abergavenny
- A2: Working together - Curates and their Training Incumbents: 14-16 September 2009 at Trinity College Carmarthen
- A3: Reflection on Priesthood: 19 - 21 April 2010 St Beuno's
- A4: Reflection on Eucharist - October 2010
- A5: Schools, Buildings and Community: 4 - 6 July 2011, to be held at St Michael's College
- A6: Preparation for Post of 1st Responsibility: 23-25 January 2012, to be held at St Michael's College
Those ordained Deacon in 2010
- A1: Training For Training Incumbents: 19 - 21 April 2010 St Beuno's
- A2: Working together - Curates and their Training Incumbents: September 2010
- A3: Reflection on Priesthood: 3 - 5 May 2011, to be held at St Michael's College
- A4: Reflection on Eucharist: 3 - 5 October 2011, to be held at St Michael's College
- A5: Schools, Buildings and Community: 2-4 July 2012, to be held at St Michael's College
- A6: Preparation for Post of 1st Responsibility: 21-23 January 2013, to be held at St Michael's College
Those ordained Deacon in 2011
- A1: Training for Training Incumbents: 4 - 6 April 2011, to be held at St Michael's College
- A2: Training Incumbents & Curates: 10 - 12 October 2011, to be held at Gregynog
- A3: Reflection on Priesthood: 8-10 May 2012, to be held at St Michael's College
- A4: Reflection on Eucharist: 8-10 October 2012, to be held at St Michael's College
- A5: Schools, Buildings and Community: 1-3 July 2013, to be held at St Michael's College
- A6: Preparation for Post of 1st Responsibility: 20-22 January 2014, to be held at St Michael's College
Key Documents
Beginning Public Ministry
Download Beginning Public Ministry PDF(308 KB pdf)
Portfolio
No copy here at present
