What can a young person actually do to become more involved in parish life? For seven young people taking part in the Pope John Paul II Award in Carndonagh, the answer has included some very ordinary things — looking after… read more
Season of Creation 2026 – Resources for JP2 Award Participants, Schools and Parishes
The Season of Creation 2026 offers JP2 Award participants, schools, parishes and youth groups an opportunity to reflect on our responsibility to care for creation and to consider practical ways in which we can respond through prayer and action. This… read more
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, putting their faith into action and raising awareness of social… read more
Pope John Paul II Award Commissioning Ceremony Liturgy Template
This adaptable commissioning ceremony liturgy template is for parishes welcoming young people beginning the Pope John Paul II Award. To support priests and Award leaders, we have prepared a Commissioning Ceremony Template (in editable MS Word format) which can be… read more
YOUCAT Study Groups – Faith Study Programme in Twenty Sessions
YOUCAT Companion is a twenty-session group study programme which is both structured and systematic, gives its members the opportunity to share their faith and their search for God. This gives people courage and confidence in their own understanding of the… read more
How does Jesus want me to live my life
An RE resource for your TY and Year 12 class This resource has been designed specifically for young people who have enroled to the Pope John Paul II Award. It consists of 3 sessions covering Catechesis, prayer, faith discussion and… read more
Gold Pope John Paul II Award Presentations Mark Visit of St Carlo Acutis Relics to Cork and Ross
Thirteen young people from across the Diocese of Cork and Ross were presented with their Gold Pope John Paul II Award Medals during two special diocesan celebrations held alongside the visit of the Relics of St Carlo Acutis. The presentations… read more
Pope John Paul II Award Launched in the Diocese of Kerry
On Saturday 18 April 2026, the Diocese of Kerry officially launched the Pope John Paul II Award during the Conference of Possibilities held at the Brehon Hotel, Killarney. The conference brought together clergy, pastoral leaders and parish representatives from across… read more
School Resources for Season of Creation 2025
The Season of Creation 2025 offers a timely opportunity for schools and youth groups to guide young people in prayer, reflection and hope-filled action as they journey into the new academic year. This year’s theme, “Peace with Creation” speaks powerfully… read more
Diocese of Killala Annual Pope John Paul II Award ceremony 2024
Archbishop Francis Duffy presents Awards to young people in St Muredachs Cathedral. 62 young students of the Killala Diocese received their Saint Pope John Paul II Award on Thursday, evening 14th of December 2014 in Ballina, Co Mayo. Congratulations to… read more
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