The Youth Ministry Team, Chloe, Shaun, Hannah, and Sarah, have been able to safely move back into the Emmaus Village as one household. This means they can continue to do everything they can to share the Good News with young people online, and as soon as it is safe to do so, ministry face to face.
Diocese Of Hexham & Newcastle - The Pope John Paul II Award
The link http://www.thepopejohnpauliiaward.com/ takes you to the Website and will give you a host of information. Select Hexham and Newcastle from the list on the right hand side of the home page, or talk to your church co-ordinator: Linda McSparron on 07751 802799.
The Pope John Paul II Award is dedicated to the memory of the late Pope John Paul II whose love of young people was so profound. The Award was launched by the Papal Nuncio to Ireland His Excellency Most Rev Dr Giuseppe Lazzarotto on 7th November 2006 in the Diocese of Derry, Ireland.
If you are aged between 16 and 18 and living or going to school in participating Dioceses, the Pope John Paul II Award will enable you to become more actively involved in the life of your parish and community. Religion is not just for learning, nor a list of rules designed to stop you doing what you want. Religion is for living and through taking an active part in your church and community you will experience the contentment and fulfilment that comes from serving others, especially those in great need.
As well as the feeling of personal achievement that you will gain from taking part in the award, participation will help to show future employers and educators that you are a young person who can make an ongoing commitment to a task. The award is non-competitive, flexible and voluntary.
How do I earn an Award?
You earn your Award by taking part in activities through Parish Involvement (eg reading, altar serving, welcoming etc), Social Awareness (eg visiting the elderly in residential homes, working as a parish youth leader, SVP etc) and preparation of a Presentation. For the Papal Cross Award, which only begins after completing the Gold Award (18 years plus), the presentation is replaced by a project.
There are 4 Awards and each Award requires the following:
The Papal Cross Award
Gold Award
Parish Involvement: 1 hr per week for 26 weeks
Social Awareness: 1 hr per week for 26 weeks
Project
Gold Award
Parish Involvement: 1 hr per week for 20 weeks
Social Awareness: 1 hr per week for 20 weeks
Presentation
Silver Award
Parish Involvement: 1 hr per week for 14 weeks
Social Awareness: 1 hr per week for 14 weeks
Presentation
Bronze Award
Parish Involvement: 1 hr per week for 8 weeks
Social Awareness: 1 hr per week for 8 weeks
Presentation
Is there an Enrolment fee?
Yes, to enrol in the Award it costs £10. The Parish Co-ordinator will collect the fee and payment will be sent to the Youth Ministry Trust.
For further information about the Award and guidance on how to register please contact Linda McSparron, Parish Co-ordinator on 07751 802799 or visit the website www.ymt.org