Curate - Initial Ministerial Education Phase 2 (IME2)

Following ordination, ministers undergo three further years of training (one year as deacon, two as priest).

Much of this training is 'on the job' learning, within the framework of a Working and Learning Agreement under the supervision of their incumbent, gaining experience of the workings of a parish/chaplaincy.

They also attend a programme of training days provided by the diocese through the Ministry team. These events build on their pre-ordination training and include a wide variety of subjects related to the House of Bishops 'Learning Outcomes' and locally agreed training agendas.

At the end of each year there is a review process. 

Below are copies of the training and assessment documents for curates.

Initial Ministerial Education Phase 2 Programme 2024-2025

• You can download the IME Programmes here:
  • IME2 Year 1 Schedule 2024-25
  • IME2 Year 2 Schedule 2024-25
  • IME2 Year 3 Schedule 2024-25
  • IME2 All Years Schedule 2024-25
• For more information, please contact Steve Rothwell, Curate Training Officer on steven.rothwell@elydiocese.org

Documentation

For curates, incumbents, and parishes.

• Curate Training Handbook
• Preparing for a Supervision Discussion

Year One (for Deacons)

• Ordinal for Deacons and Priests
• Supervision within the Ely Diocese
• Supervision form for those exercising ministry: paid and unpaid
• Working and Learning Agreement - Stipendary Curate
• Working and Learning Agreement - SSOM Curate
• Working and Learning Agreement - Pioneer Curate
• Formation review and reflection form

Year Two (for Priests)

• Formation review and reflection form

Year Three (for Priests)

• Formation review and reflection form
• End of Curacy Reference