The CHC’s Christian Leadership Formation programme is a fantastic opportunity for students in Year 12 / Lower VI, and is now open to applications for 2025. Offering media training, tools for personal development, philosophical and theological study, and a chance to meet like-minded peers and Catholic academics and public figures, the programme offers a certificate validated by St Mary’s University, Twickenham.

What the programme offers:

The CLF programme offers three residential modules… You can either apply straight up for the whole programme or apply for Module 1 only.

Module 1:

The first module brings the group together for an inspiring week (six days/five nights) within the grounds of the beautiful Stonyhurst estate in the Ribble Valley.

Revised dates:

When: Tuesday 5 – Sunday 10 August 2025
Where: Theodore House, Stonyhurst, Lancashire.

Module 2:

This is the ethics module, first and foremost! Guided and enlightened by the Church’s authoritative teaching, our experts will help you to understand some of the most challenging issues facing our society.

When: Saturday 25 – Tuesday 28 October 2025
Where: Waxwell House, Pinner, London.

Module 3:

The final module (four days/three nights) is focused on practical leadership, and includes a short retreat that will help you to encounter the only leader that truly matters: Jesus Christ!

When: Saturday 14 – Tuesday 17 February 2026
Where: Waxwell House, Pinner, London.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 16 April 2025.

Click here to view or download the course poster.

  • Date of Event 5—10 August 2025
  • Cost £800.00 (see course website)
  • Location

    The Christian Heritage Centre, Theodore House, Stonyhurst, Clitheroe BB7 9PZ