SUPPORTING YOUTH

Diocesan Youth Pilgrimage to Lourdes

Every June we take a group of young people to Lourdes as part of the Limerick Diocesan Pilgrimage to work as helpers to the many sick people who also travel from our Diocese. This pilgrimage is a chance for young people from all over the Diocese to participate and assist with the Diocesan Pilgrimage, to get to know new people and to experience fun, faith and friendship. Dates and details for the pilgrimage will be confirmed by December 2010.

Over the past fifteen years the youth pilgrimage has grown from strength to strength and unfortunately we only have a limited number of places available for participants. To ensure that as many people as possible have a chance to experience this unique pilgrimage we have introduced a new booking policy.

Those participants who reserve places on the pilgrimage must take part in fundraising events and attend our pre-departure preparation meetings in as far it is possible for them to do so. Details of these events will be announced later in the year.

 

New Booking Policy for Lourdes Youth Pilgrimage

·         Booking forms will be posted to past participants, parish priests and anyone who has requested a booking form in October.

·         Booking forms will also be available from the Pastoral Centre in October.

·         Individual bookings cannot be made over the phone; in order to reserve a place on the pilgrimage we must receive a completed booking form and a deposit of €250

·         We will begin taking bookings from November 3rd. No bookings can be made before this date. This year we actually had a waiting list by the end of the first day of bookings and so we would encourage you to try to book early in the day.

·         Parishes can reserve up to five places by phone from November 3rd, however booking forms and deposits must be forwarded to the Pastoral Centre by December 1st to secure these places. 

·         Participants will only be guaranteed a place on the pilgrimage when they have received a confirmation letter from the Pastoral Centre.

·         We are also trying to encourage those who have been part of the youth group for over 3 years and who are over 25yrs of age to progress on the pilgrimage by joining the brancardia or hand-maidens working groups. 

For further details or information please contact Karen on 061-400133 or just drop in to the Pastoral Centre.

 

Confirmation Workshop/Retreat

To help in the preparation of children for confirmation we will be offering retreats to confirmation classes. Availability is limited, so if you or your parish school is interested in benefiting from these retreats please contact us at the pastoral centre as soon as possible.

Dates for confirmation retreats will be given to schools on a first come, first serve basis so book early to avoid disappointment.

Cost: To be decided in conjunction with parish/school.

Please note that there is a Parish Confirmation Programme available from Noirín in the Pastoral Centre. This programme works particularly well in smaller rural parishes.

 

Anois 2011

ANOIS is a leadership training programme run in conjunction with secondary schools for students in transition/fifth year. It is a residential programme run in St. Patrick’s College in Thurles. The ANOIS programme offers young people the chance to learn leadership skills such as; listening; how to work well on a team; planning and organisation; as well as building up their confidence and self esteem. Over the years students have enjoyed the ANOIS experience so much that they return as leaders themselves. If you are interested in learning more about the ANOIS programme please contact the pastoral centre for a brochure or ask for Chris or Aoife. The dates and details of this year’s programme are laid out below. If parents or parish priests are interested in this programme you might contact your local secondary school with the information provided here.

Dates:           Week 1 – Sunday Jan 9th to Thursday Jan 13th  

                   Week 2 – Sunday Jan 16th to Thursday Jan 20th   

Cost:            €180 Approx. (includes transport from Limerick to Thurles) 

 

Safeguarding Children Training

Safeguarding Training will take place for all those involved in youth ministry or working with young people at parish / diocesan level on November 6th.  A venue has yet to be confirmed.  Pre-booking is essential.

Training costs €20 per person (Costs will be covered by Parish if appropriate) 

If you would like more information about this training please contact Aoife or Chris.

 

Children’s Liturgy Workshop

To support and encourage Children’s Liturgy in parish or primary school we are holding a workshop which will explore various resources and ideas which will be beneficial to priests, teachers and those who lead children’s liturgies.

Date:            Thursday 7th October 

Venue:           Limerick Diocesan Pastoral Centre

Time:             7.30pm

Cost:            €5 per person or €20 per parish (groups of five or more

Pre-booking is essential so if you are interested in attending the workshop please contact thpastoral centre to ensure the workshop goes ahead.

Prayerbook Launch

You are cordially invited to attend the launch of a new Prayerbook celebrating the faith of the people of the Diocese of Limerick.  The book entitled DIOCESE OF LIMERICK - PRAYERS OF OUR PEOPLE has been compiled as the result of a Diocesan Youth Ministry Project entitled “What’s Your Favourite Prayer?”  where young people were asked to collect the favourite prayers of their families, neighbours and friends.

Over 850 young people from the Diocese of Limerick as well as 13 parishes from neighbouring Dioceses submitted prayers which we have put together in this unique collection. It is a strong possibility that a prayer chosen by you, or someone you know and love will feature in this book so it would be great to see you on the night. All proceeds from the sale of this book will go towards Youth Ministry in the Diocese of Limerick.

The launch will be held at the Woodlands House Hotel Adare on Thursday October 14th at 7pm. Please contact the Pastoral Centre to confirm your attendance.

Muintearas Íosa Events

 A variety of activities ranging from pitch & putt, bowling, DVD nights, day trips, pizza evenings and much, much, more will be organised throughout the year. To be kept updated please ‘Google’ ‘Facebook/Muintearas Iosa’

Definite Dates for the Diary! 

October

Saturday  October 23rd        A Scare at Halloween

Our annual Halloween event will take place in St. Munchin’s College on Friday October 22nd. As usual booking is essential to ensure this event takes place so if you are interested please contact the Pastoral Centre.

November      

Saturday 27th Christmas Crackers!

Our annual Advent/Christmas residential will take place on Saturday November 27th in St Munchin’s College.  As usual booking is essential to ensure this event takes place so if you are interested please contact the Pastoral Centre.