CICS Vision

The Vision
To provide a Christian Schools Worker, available for all Calderdale Secondary Schools

Objects
The advancement of the Christian Religion in particular but without limitation amongst young people in Schools and Colleges in Calderdale
Aims

To offer assistance to Religious Education Departments, Personal Health and Social Education & Citizenship Departments and those with responsibility for School Assemblies
To make a contribution to the discussion of moral, ethical, justice, relief and development issues
To encourage and support Christian Unions and other Christian groups and societies
To forge links with local Churches and Church based groups and between Schools and Churches
To promote and liaise with Christian Youth Culture events
To help initiate parent / teacher prayer groups in Schools

Objectives

To network with local Churches, Youth Workers, Christian teachers and parents
o build up prayer support for the work and for individuals
To direct young people into Churches for fellowship and support where appropriate
To liaise with and give support to groups of Christians in Schools
To help young people understand the basic Christian beliefs by assisting in RE lessons and assemblies
To provide two-way communication with youngsters, sharing the Gospel and responding to their concern and needs
To bring those concerns to the supporters of the work for discussion and possible action where appropriate
To present a Christian perspective and challenge on topics in PHSE lessons, thereby helping youngsters to clarify personal issues
To provide information and opinion in development issues
To make available Christian resources of literature etc.
To introduce young people to Christian holidays, events, camps etc.
To welcome young people into a Christian setting and to give positive experiences of meeting Christians
To foster and present good Christian entertainment
To build up teams of school-leavers to witness and share their faith with others
To work towards a situation where at least one other worker will eventually give additional support to Christian teachers and interested parents, governors etc.
To liaise with LEA, SACRE, Diocesan, professional bodies and other faith groups
To provide job descriptions and employment conditions in association with Scripture Union

LEA - Local Education Authority, SACRE - Standing Advisory Council on Religious Education