The Pope John Paul II Award

The Pope John Paul II Award The Pope John Paul II Award enables young people aged 16-18 to take an active part in the life of their Church and in the life of their community and society.

Making young people visible in their church, community & society. The Pope John Paul II Award is a faith achievement award for young people between the age of 16 and 18. It is non-competitive, inclusive, flexible and voluntary. The Award recognises young peoples commitment their to faith and community. It enables participants to take an active part in the life of their Church - in the life of thei

r community and society. It enables young people become more aware of the teaching and role of the Catholic Church in the world and to engage at a deep level with Christ. The Award was created to commemorate the late Pope John Paul II who was so committed to young people and who had such belief and confidence in them.

Congratulations to all the young people who received their Pope John Paul II Awards in Armagh.Thank you for your witness...
16/06/2026

Congratulations to all the young people who received their Pope John Paul II Awards in Armagh.

Thank you for your witness of faith, service and commitment to your parishes, schools and communities

POPE JOHN PAUL II AWARD LAUNCHED IN KERRYThe Pope John Paul II Award was officially launched in the Diocese of Kerry dur...
15/06/2026

POPE JOHN PAUL II AWARD LAUNCHED IN KERRY

The Pope John Paul II Award was officially launched in the Diocese of Kerry during the Conference of Possibilities at the Brehon Hotel, Killarney.

The Award will be embedded within the new Spirit Youth Programme, helping young people to grow in faith through parish involvement, service and social awareness activities.

A special word of thanks to the Knights of Columbanus for their generous support of the programme.

We look forward to working with young people, parish leaders and volunteers across Kerry in the years ahead.

đź“Ť Killarney, Co. Kerry
đź“… 18 April 2026

Diocese of Cork and Ross Awards 2026Thirteen young people from across the Diocese of Cork and Ross were presented with t...
09/06/2026

Diocese of Cork and Ross Awards 2026

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 took place during Masses celebrated by Bishop Fintan Gavin in Skibbereen and Cork City, making this a particularly memorable occasion for the recipients, their families, schools and parish communities.

Congratulations to all 13 Gold Award recipients on this wonderful achievement and thank you to everyone who has supported them on their journey of faith, service and leadership.

What great examples of involvement, creativity and involvement in your parish community. Long may it continue. God Bless...
20/05/2026

What great examples of involvement, creativity and involvement in your parish community. Long may it continue. God Bless the work.

Well done to everyone involved
18/05/2026

Well done to everyone involved

Great to see
18/05/2026

Great to see

Our JP students from Presentation who completed their award this morning, they have been with us here in St.Paul’s for the last six months and it has been a pleasure to work with them,may God bless them.

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Some of our TY students attended Dáil Éireann recently accompanied by Mr Clancy. Thanks to Pádraig Mac Lochlainn TD who met up with them!

16/05/2026

Just a little reminder that the closing date for applications for the Youth Leadership Programme is Friday, May 22nd.

See our website for more information or contact Mairead at 094 93 75321

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