CAFOD seeking applicants for G7 delegation in June
CAFOD is seeking young people aged 18-35 who are interested in campaigning with CAFOD to join their G7 youth mobilisation to Cornwall in June.
Please apply by 23.59 on Monday 22 March 2021. CAFOD will let you know by 29 March if you have been successful in gaining a place. Read more
Music competition for young adults
The National Office for Vocation is working in partnership with Vocation Ireland and international colleagues to run the ‘Vocation Music Award’. Young musicians age 18 – 35 are invited to compose a song on the theme of vocation. Entries will be voted on and the top six win a CD production with their song. There are also cash prizes for the top three entries, of €2000 for first place, €1000for second, and €500 for third place. The deadline for submissions is 31st July. Read more
Poverty and Pandemic – online discussion
Join HCPT’s International Day of Prayer, 11 February
The pandemic situation has meant HCPT’s life-changing pilgrimages to Lourdes are postponed, but the global HCPT family is coming together online on 11 February, the Feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, for its first International Day of Prayer, and everyone is invited to join them, on their Facebook page or YouTube channel. Read more
Accompaniment workshop from Million Minutes
Don’t miss your chance to take part in a workshop from Million Minutes in early February exploring ways to develop and support a culture of genuine accompaniment of young people. The workshop is being offered at different times on three dates, Wednesday 3, Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 February, so there are more opportunities to attend. Read more
Crisis in Yemen – online discussion 24 January 2021
Ahead of the International Day of Action for Yemen (on Monday 25th January) Justice and Peace Scotland is hosting an online discussion on Sunday 24 January from 4:30 to 6pm, on the deepening crisis in Yemen. Read more
Virtual Open Day to launch ‘Beacon Parishes’ Youth Ministry initiative
Parishioners, parish clergy and youth ministers are invited to join Million Minutes online on 21 January 2021 for a virtual open day, outlining their new ‘Beacon Parishes’ initiative for youth ministry in changing times. There is a choice of two alternative times to take part: 10.30-12.30pm or 7-8.30pm. Read more
CAFOD’s next National Assembly: 28 January 2021
The next in CAFOD’s series of National Assemblies for schools is on Thursday 28 January, premiering at 9:30 for primary schools and 10:00 for secondaries. As always, teachers and chaplains can preview a few days before. Read more
‘Love Christmas’ – new ecumenical project to help people over Christmas
Love Your Neighbour, a multi-denominational partnership of churches and Christian faith groups that includes some RC churches, the Catholic Youth Ministry Federation (CYMFed) and Youth 2000, has launched a new initiative, Love Christmas, to give practical assistance and spread a powerful message of love, hope and kindness to people who are struggling this winter, and churches and individuals can be part of it.. Read more
Empowering Young Women for Social Change – YCW/Impact event
YCW (Young Christian Workers) and Impact are hosting an event titled ‘Empowering young women for social change’ with guest speaker Mary Foy MP. The event takes place on Tuesday 1st December, 7pm, on Zoom. For more information and to register, please contact Marc Besford, National President and Training & Development officer for YCW and Impact on marc@ycwimpact.com Read more