Diocesan Safeguarding

Youth
Office

Diocese of False Bay — nurturing young disciples

From the youngest children in Sunday School to young adults discerning their calling — we walk alongside every stage of the journey with safety, dignity, and faith at the centre of everything we do.

Curriculum Resources Safeguarding
0–5
Crèche & Toddlers
6–12
Junior Sunday School
13–17
Teen Youth Groups
18–25
Young Adults

"Ministry to young people is never merely programmatic — it is first and foremost a matter of their safety, dignity, and wellbeing."

— Diocese of False Bay, Youth Office
About the Youth Office

Raising up the next generation

The Youth Office exists to serve the young people of our parishes — working in partnership with clergy, parents, and youth leaders to create environments where children and young people can encounter the living God, grow in faith, and find their calling.

Important: All youth workers, Sunday School teachers, camp leaders, and volunteers working with children must comply with Safe & Inclusive Church requirements — including a police clearance certificate and signed declaration. See the Safe Church Initiative page for full details and downloadable forms.

0–5
Crèche & Toddlers
The earliest encounters with the Church — nurturing faith through story, song, and play in a safe, loving environment.
6–12
Junior Sunday School
Age-appropriate scripture, prayer, and Anglican tradition through lectionary-aligned curriculum for children.
13–17
Teen Youth Groups
Vibrant fellowship, honest questions, and faith formation for young people navigating the modern world.
18–25
Young Adults
Mentoring, vocations discernment, and leadership development for those stepping into their calling.
Curriculum & Resources

Teaching Resources
for Every Stage

Download the official Diocesan curriculum for Sunday School, Bible Class, and Confirmation. All materials are freely available to parish leaders and clergy.

All Ages · Term 1
Sunday School — Term 1
Epiphany and Lent. Lectionary-aligned lessons for Crèche through Junior groups with craft activities and take-home sheets.
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All Ages · Term 2
Sunday School — Term 2
Holy Week through Pentecost. Age-differentiated materials for Crèche (0–5), Junior (6–8), and Senior (9–12) with teacher guides.
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All Ages · Term 3
Sunday School — Term 3
Ordinary Time — discipleship, the Sermon on the Mount, and the parables of Jesus. Includes memory verse charts and activity sheets.
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All Ages · Term 4
Sunday School — Term 4
Advent through Christmas. Jesse Tree devotional, Nativity play scripts, carols, and a full Advent wreath liturgy for families.
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Teacher Resource
Sunday School Teacher's Guide
Child development, classroom management, age-appropriate teaching methods, and pastoral care basics for all Sunday School teachers.
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Craft & Activities
Craft & Activity Supplement Pack
Printable craft templates, colouring sheets, memory verse activities, and interactive games aligned to the annual curriculum themes.
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All Sunday School curriculum is provided free to parishes. A Xhosa-language edition of Terms 1–2 is available on request. For bulk print orders or translated materials, contact the Youth Office.

Ages 13–17 · Term 1
Bible Class — Term 1
Introduction to Scripture: how to read the Bible, Old and New Testaments, engaging honestly with hard questions. Discussion-based format.
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Ages 13–17 · Term 2
Bible Class — Term 2
The Gospels — who is Jesus? Life, teaching, death, and resurrection through all four Gospels. Includes a full Holy Week series.
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Ages 13–17 · Term 3
Bible Class — Term 3
The Early Church: Acts, Paul's letters, and how the first Christians lived — connecting the New Testament church to the Anglican Church today.
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Ages 13–17 · Term 4
Bible Class — Term 4
Prophets, Psalms, and Wisdom literature — what the Old Testament's poetry and prophecy means for us today. Includes an Advent series.
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Leader Resource
Bible Class Leader's Handbook
Facilitation techniques, handling difficult questions, safeguarding reminders, and how to create a safe and honest group environment for teens.
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Bible Class materials are designed for ages 13–17 and follow the same liturgical year as Sunday School. For support adapting materials to specific contexts, contact the Youth Office.

Year 1 · Foundations of Faith
Confirmation Year 1 — Candidate Workbook
Year 1 covers the Creeds, the Bible, prayer, and the sacraments — building a solid foundation in Anglican belief and practice for each candidate.
Candidate Workbook Leader Guide
Year 2 · Living the Faith
Confirmation Year 2 — Candidate Workbook
Year 2 deepens Anglican identity — exploring vocation, ethics, the Church's mission, and preparing candidates to make a genuine personal confession of faith.
Candidate Workbook Leader Guide
Both Years
Confirmation Retreat Guide
Full weekend retreat programme for candidates — worship outlines, reflection sessions, small group exercises, and a Vigil Service framework for the night before Confirmation.
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Admin Forms
Confirmation Register & Forms Pack
Official Diocesan Confirmation Register template, candidate information form, parental consent form, and pre-Confirmation declaration. Required for all candidates.
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Liturgy
Confirmation Liturgy Resources
Order of Service from the ACSA Prayer Book, supplementary hymns, a candidate's booklet template, and a guide for sponsors and parents on the day.
Download PDF Confirmation Page
For Clergy
Clergy Guide to Confirmation Preparation
Diocesan framework, bishop notifications, candidate requirements, and pastoral best-practice notes for clergy administering Confirmation preparation.
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The Diocese strongly recommends the full two-year Confirmation programme. For parishes requiring a one-year pathway, please contact the Youth Office to discuss options with the Bishop's office.

Camps
Youth Camp Planning & Programme Guide
Venue checklist, programme templates, worship outlines, games and activities, and a risk assessment framework for parish and Diocesan youth camps.
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Required Forms
Parental Consent & Medical Forms
Standard Diocesan forms for all youth activities, camps, and offsite events. Must be completed by a parent or guardian and retained by the parish.
Consent Form Medical Form
Safeguarding
Youth Leader Training Manual
Child protection law, the Two-Adult Rule, safeguarding procedures, reporting obligations, and pastoral care for young people. Required reading for all leaders.
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Leadership
Young Leaders Development Pack
For ages 18–25 stepping into leadership. Self-assessment tool, mentoring journal, preaching workshop notes, and pathways into the Diocesan vocations programme.
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Planning
Parish Youth Ministry Annual Planner
A template annual planner aligned to the liturgical year — helping parishes structure programmes, plan camps, and integrate youth ministry into congregational life.
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Contact
Can't Find What You Need?
The Youth Office holds additional materials not listed here — including translated resources, specialist materials, and older curriculum editions. Get in touch.
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Programmes & Activities

Discipling the next
generation

Designed not merely to keep young people busy, but to form them as followers of Jesus Christ across every stage of their development.

01

Sunday School

The foundation of Diocesan youth ministry. Curriculum resources, teacher training, and parish support for establishing vibrant Sunday School programmes. Materials align with the lectionary and the seasons of the Church year.

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02

Diocesan Youth Camps

Annual camps bringing together young people from all six archdeaconries. Worship, teaching, fellowship, and adventure — many trace their adult faith to a Diocesan camp. Separate junior (6–12) and senior (13–17) camps.

Camp Enquiries
03

Confirmation Preparation

A Diocesan two-year framework ensuring young people approaching Confirmation are equipped with a solid understanding of Anglican faith and practice, and the opportunity to make a genuine personal commitment to Christ.

Confirmation Resources
04

Youth Leadership Development

Young people aged 18–25 can access mentoring, preaching workshops, discernment groups, and leadership training — including pathways into the Diocese's formal vocations and ministry programmes.

Vocations Pathways
Leadership Development

A structured pathway
for every leader

From parish youth group helpers through to those exploring ordination — the Diocese walks with you at every step.

Discover
Identifying gifts and calling through parish youth groups, camps, and mentoring relationships.
Equip
Training in leadership, discipleship, and ministry skills through workshops and Diocesan programmes.
Deploy
Releasing young leaders into parish and Diocesan roles with proper oversight, support, and accountability.
Sustain
Ongoing mentoring, peer networks, and connection to Diocesan vocations pathways for long-term flourishing.
Child Protection

Safeguarding &
Your Obligations

The Diocese of False Bay is unequivocal in its commitment to the safety and protection of every child and young person in its care. Ministry to young people is a sacred trust.

Two-Adult Rule: No adult should ever be alone with a child or young person in a church context. All youth ministry must operate with at least two unrelated adults present at all times. This is a non-negotiable Diocesan requirement.

  • Police Clearance Required All youth workers — clergy, lay leaders, and volunteers — must hold a valid police clearance before working with children or young people. No exceptions.
  • Safe & Inclusive Church Declaration Must be signed by all who work with children. See the Safe Church Initiative page for forms and downloads.
  • Parental Consent Forms Required for all activities, camps, and offsite events. Parents must be kept informed and involved at every stage. Download forms from the Curriculum tab above.
  • Reporting Obligations Any concern about the safety or welfare of a child must be reported immediately to the parish safeguarding officer and Diocesan Youth Office. The Children's Act 38 of 2005 creates a legal obligation to report suspected abuse.
  • For Survivors If you have experienced harm in a church context, the Diocese has a confidential Victim & Survivor Support process. Contact the support team.
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Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me; and whoever causes one of these little ones to stumble, it would be better for them to have a large millstone hung around their neck.

Matthew 18:5–6
For Parish Youth Leaders

Tools & Support

Contact the Youth Office for access to materials or guidance on any aspect of youth ministry across the Diocese.

Safe & Inclusive Church Requirements

All youth workers must comply with Safe Church guidelines including the Declaration, police clearance, and annual renewal. Full details and forms on the Safe Church Initiative page.

Safe Church Initiative
Youth Leader Training Manual

Covers child protection, age-appropriate pastoral care, programme planning, and working with young people in a church context. Download from the Curriculum tab or request in print.

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Contact the Youth Office

For curriculum support, training enquiries, camp information, or any aspect of youth ministry in your parish — the Youth Office is here to help.

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