Pope John Paul II Award

Faith Achievement Award

Join the Pope John Paul II Award Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine

Join our National Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine 2022

Join the Pope John Paul II Award annual national pilgrimage to Knock Shrine on Tuesday, 22 March 2022. All young people in your diocese are invited to attend! All dioceses are encouraged to reach out to all young people between the age of 16-18 in their parishes and schools to invite them to ... read more

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The Pope John Paul II Award

The Pope John Paul II Award is a faith achievement award for young people between the age of 16 and 18. It is non-competitive, inclusive, flexible and voluntary.

Young people achieve their Award by taking part in parish and social activities – 1 hour per week over 8, 14 or 20 weeks. There are 3 Award levels – Gold, Silver & Bronze. Those that have completed the Gold Award have a further option of completing the Papal Cross Award.

Over 20,000 young people, in 21 dioceses throughout Ireland and the UK have successfully completed the Pope John Paul II Award since it was created in 2006. Find out more...

Take an active part in the life of your Church

The Award enables participants to take an active part in the life of their Church - in the life of their community and society. It enables young people become more aware of the teaching and role of the Catholic Church in the world and to engage at a deep level with Christ. Find out more...

Participate in school, parish and community activities

The Award is committed to helping young people enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional and social development through participation in school, parish and community activities. Find out more...

Award Levels

There are 4 Awards - Gold, Silver, Bronze & Papal Cross

Each Award is completed over a 16 month period beginning at the start of the academic year.
Awards are earned by taking part in parish and social activities – 1 hour per week over 8, 14, 20 or 26 weeks.

Those that have completed the Gold Award have a further option of completing the Papal Cross Award.

Gold Award

gold-award-medal
Requirements:
Parish Involvement
1 hour per week x 20 weeks

Social Awareness
1 hour per week x 20 weeks

Reflection

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Silver Award

Silver award medal
Requirements:
Parish Involvement
1 hour per week x 14 weeks

Social Awareness
1 hour per week x 14 weeks

Reflection

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Bronze Award

Bronze Award Medal
Requirements:
Parish Involvement
1 hour per week x 8 weeks

Social Awareness
1 hour per week x 8 weeks

Reflection

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Papal Cross

Papal Cross Award
Requirements:
Already achieved
Gold Award

Parish Involvement
1 hour per week x 26 weeks

Social Awareness
1 hour per week x 26 weeks

Project

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Parish and Social Awareness activities

The Award runs in Ireland and the UK, find your diocese below.

If you are an Award participant, you can find all materials required to complete your Award on your Diocese Award page