Mary’s Meals provides life-changing meals to some of the world’s poorest children every school day. “We are a no-frills charity with a simple idea that works: by providing one good meal in a place of learning, children are drawn into… read more
Award Leaders – Introducing the Award for the first time?
At the start of each academic year the Pope John Paul II Award will be introduced by Award Leaders to young people interested in participating in their own parish activities and in raising awareness of social justice causes in their… read more
Aid to the Church in Need – Social Awareness Activities
Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) is an international Catholic pastoral aid organization, which yearly offers financial support to more than 5,000 projects worldwide. In 2007, under the direction of Pope Benedict XVI, Aid to the Church in Need… read more
Parish and Social Activities in lockdown
During COVID retrictions it has become more difficult to get involved in parish and social activities. However, the parish and social awareness activities listed below show what participants are successfully doing in some dioceses both online and offline. This is… read more
Webinar – How to use Instagram effectively in Youth Ministry
WEBINAR PLAYBACK: Since March due to COVID restrictions, parishes across the country have embraced technology and social media to engage with parishioners, but is it time to raise your game? How can we best use this digital opportunity for engaging… read more
Webinar – Engaging JP2 Award Participants during Covid Restrictions
WEBINAR PLAYBACK: Since March the restrictions due to Covid have held back a lot of young people in how they can engage in school, community and parish. There have however been many instances where young people have stepped up to… read more
GLAS ÓG – A Climate Justice Resource for Young People
The Trócaire GLAS ÓG programme is designed for young people aged fifteen and over. It is suitable for use by post-primary religion classes, youth prayer groups and those participating in the John Paul II Award. Climate justice issues from a… read more