John Paul II Award Recipients

On Tuesday 7th February 29 students travelled to the Millennium Forum in Derry to receive their John Paul II Gold Awards.

Students are pictured with the Archbishop of Glasgow Philip Tartaglia, Bishop of Derry Donal Mc Keown and Link teachers Mrs Darcy and Mrs Mc Crory.

The Pope John Paul II Award enables participants to take an active part in the life of their Church – in the life of their 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.

The Award is committed to helping young people enhance their spiritual, physical, emotional and social development through participation in school, parish and community activities. As well as the feeling of personal achievement that a participant will gain from taking part in the Award, participation will help demonstrate the young person’s commitment to a task and goal.

Who is the Award for?

The Pope John Paul II Award is for anyone between the age of 16 and 18. The Award is run by the Diocese and is suitable for:

Students in Year 13 in Northern Ireland

Students in 4th Year in Republic of Ireland

Students in full-time education who have completed GCSEs or Junior Certificate

Students in Transition Year

Anyone between the age of 16 and 18, not in post-primary education

The Award is non-competitive, flexible and voluntary and requires an ongoing commitment. Awards are earned by taking part in parish and social activities – 1 hour per week over 8, 14 or 20 weeks. There are 3 Awards – Gold, Silver & Bronze. Those that have completed the Gold Award have a further option of completing the Papal Cross Award.

Our worthy recipients are as follows;

Well done to all the boys involved and to their teachers.