Training as a curate in the Diocese of Lichfield
Curate training (IME 2) is a continuation of the formation and learning that took place in ordination training (IME 1) and is part of an ongoing process that continues beyond completion of a curacy. There are formational qualities (for those ordained deacon from 2024) set by the Church of England to which to aspire so that at the end of a curacy the Area Bishop might have confidence in recommending a curate for the next stage of their ministry.
The training team’s role over the course of a curacy, alongside the training Incumbent and parish is to provide the opportunities for ministry, learning and reflection that will prepare a curate well for moving into an Assistant or Incumbent post.
Alongside the IME2 programme curates are welcome to consider completing further study for academic award during their curacy.
The handbook and documents for each year group are here:
Other Paperwork:
- Form 1: Summary Curacy Assessment Document
- Form 2: Core Skills Checklist
- Form 3: Curacy Development Plan
- Form 4: Pre-Priesting Report
- Qualities Grid – Priest
- Qualities Grid – Distinctive Deacon
- Evidence Grid – Priest
- Evidence Grid –Distinctive Deacon
- Working Agreement
- Supervision Log
- Training Log
- Conversations that make a difference
In the event that a curate is not deemed to have satisfactorily completed the IME 2 programme within the prescribed time limit an appeal can be made, details of which are here.
Any other queries related to terms of service can be found in the Guidelines for Clergy.