Pope John Paul II Award

Faith Achievement Award

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Participants Code of Ethics

The Pope John Paul II Award values and encourages the participation of young people in activities which allow them to live their faith in Jesus Christ in the community of the Church. The Award is committed to helping young people enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional and social development through participation in parish, school and community activities.

In keeping with this ethos, the Award has drawn up a Code of Ethics for all participants. Participants will:

  • Abide by the policies and procedures already in place in their parish, school and community groups where the Award activities will take place
  • Seek signed consent from parents/guardians to participate in activities and events associated with the Award
  • Treat people with courtesy, dignity and respect
  • Avoid inappropriate language and/or sexually suggestive comments/jokes
  • Not engage in any behaviour that could be construed as bullying or abusive
  • Not engage in any inappropriate physical contact
  • Respect a persons right to privacy
  • Act with particular care if visiting residential homes
  • Abide by arrangements and procedures for participating in and leaving activities, events and venues
  • Act according to directions and regulations when carrying out fundraising activities for charities
  • Report immediately to the Award leader or designated Child Protection Person of the Diocese if they have any concerns about their own safety and well-being, or that of another participant
  • Sign up to the Code of Behaviour before beginning the Award

Smoking will not be permitted whilst engaged in activities associated with the Pope John Paul II Award.

Participants found to be under the influence of alcohol or illegal substances during activities will be asked to withdraw immediately from the Award and their continued participation will be reviewed in consultation with their Award Leader and the Diocese’ Pope John Paul II Award Committee.

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The Award

  • The Gold Award
  • The Silver Award
  • The Bronze Award
  • The Papal Cross Award

Award Resources

  • Award Handbook
  • Application Form
  • Parish & Social Activities Form
  • Award Record Cards
  • Record Card Guidelines
  • Presentation Guidelines
  • Presentation Template
  • Trócaire GLAS ÓG

Information for Parents/Guardians

  • Safeguarding Information

Running the Award

  • Role of the Award Diocesan Coordinator
  • Role of an Award Leader

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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

The Award

  • The Award Explained
  • The Gold Award
  • The Silver Award
  • The Bronze Award
  • The Papal Cross Award
  • The Role of the Diocesan Coordinator
  • The Role of an Award Leader
  • Participants Code of Ethics
  • Safeguarding Information
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  • Participating Diocese

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