The Diocese of Clogher proudly hosted their 14th annual Pope John Paul II Award ceremony at Saint Joseph’s Church in Monaghan on Friday, November 8, 2024. The event honours young people who have made significant contributions to their parishes and… read more
An example of the inclusivity of the JP2 Award
Cathríona Kelly, Parish Coordinator, Parish of Graiguecullen/Killeshin, Diocese of Kildare & Leighlin shares her experience as a leader with young people in her parish: ‘I’m just home from our Diocesan JP2 Award ceremony and wanted to share this story of… read more
Season of Creation 2024 Resources
The Season of Creation is marked throughout the Christian world from 1 September (the World Day of Prayer for Creation) to 4 October (Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi). It celebrates the joy of creation as well as encouraging awareness-raising… 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
Youth project resources from Mary’s Meals
Mary’s Meals is a global movement of people playing their part in tackling world hunger using a simple idea. By setting up community-run school feeding programmes in some of the world’s poorest areas, Mary’s Meals helps to encourage children into… read more
Mary’s Meals – Social Awareness Activities
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
Examples of Parish and Social Awareness Activities
Pope John Paul II Award participants earn their Award by taking an active role in their parish and in activities which build social awareness. Examples of Award activities from around the country The parish and social awareness activities listed below… read more
Scamwise Project – Social Awareness Activity
Project: Share scam awareness information Suitable for: Sharing in parish, school and local community within Northern Ireland Resource provider: Consumer Council Northern Ireland The Consumer Council NI have produced a wide range of resources under the SCAMWISE Partnership programme to… 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
Youth 2000 Christmas eRetreat 2020
Our friends in Youth 2000 are holding their Christmas Retreat online from Friday, 18th – Sunday, 20th of December. Participating in this retreat can go towards your Pope John Paul II Award activity hours. Guest speakers: Fr. Patrick Cahill, former… read more