The CCRS (Catholic Certificate in Religious Studies) is awarded by the Board of Religious Studies on behalf of the Bishops’ Conference of England and Wales. It is recommended for any teacher who wants to teach in a Catholic school as well as those seeking to deepen their knowledge and understanding in Catholic faith and theology. Anyone wishing to be involved in Catholic education and formation will be very welcome as well as those involved in Religious Education in schools, Parish Catechesis and other ministries in the Church or indeed anyone wishing to follow the course for faith development or personal interest.
The CCRS is delivered as a two year rolling programme and requires completion of a total of eight modules: six core and two specialist modules. Four modules are offered each academic year so it is possible to complete the course within two years or up to five years as allowed by the Board of Studies.
Courses Academic Year 2025-26
Location: Chester (subject to student take-up, at Newman Room, St Columba’s Parish, Plas Newton Lane, CH2 1PL)
Dates: Each module is two days, mostly that is, two consecutive Thursdays
Time: Classes will take place between 9.00am-3.15pm, (arrivals from 8.45am)
Module: Church – 25 September and 2 October 2025
Module: Sacraments – 20 November and 27 November 2025
Registration Form: CCRS-Registration Form- Thursday Students
For More information please contact Anthony Timothy: ccrs@dioceseofshrewsbury.org
CCRS Fees 2025–26
Registration Form: Please contact Anthony Timothy to request registration form: ccrs@dioceseofshrewsbury.org
More information: ccrs@dioceseofshrewsbury.org
CCRS Module Dates 2025:
Old Testament Seminar
11 September and 2 October 2025, 16.45pm-18.15pm – Seminars for online students in Birkenhead
13 September and 4 October 2025, 9.15am-10.45am – Seminars for online students in Wythenshawe
New Testament Seminar
13 November and 11 December 2025,16.45pm-18.15pm – Seminars for online students in Birkenhead
15 November and 13 December 2025, 9.15am-10.45am – Seminars for online students in Wythenshawe