Training Videos for Leaders

These videos give an introduction to Sycamore and help new leaders to grow in confidence as they plan their groups.

Training Film 1, What is Sycamore?

 

Training Film 2, First Steps for Sycamore Leaders

 

Training Film 3, Choosing Your Sycamore Pathway

 

Training Film 4, A Typical Sycamore Session

 

Training Film 5, Sycamore for Sacramental Preparation and Catechesis

 

Training Film 6, How to Lead a Group Discussion

 

Training Film 7, How to Run a Remote Sycamore Group

 

How to use Sycamore: Vision and Practice

A talk by Fr Stephen Wang (from May 2026) about the vision of Sycamore and how it can be used effectively for evangelisation, catechesis and faith formation. Sections include:

  • The history and vision of the Sycamore programme
  • How Sycamore can be used in parishes and other Christian communities
  • The effectiveness of Sycamore for evangelisation, conversion and community renewal
  • Sycamore and synodality
  • An outline of new resources: Ways of Praying, How to Discover Your Vocation, Parenting and Family Life
  • An invitation to join SycamorePlus
  • Our hopes for the future

 

Introducing Sycamore: a webinar for potential leaders

 

The Secret of Sycamore, A Testimony by Maria Fongen

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