Youth Ministry
The Diocean Youth Ministry team resource and support the young church (Eaglais óg) in the Diocese of Limerick. Here is some information about our varied programs & events. Please contact us HERE to find out more:
- Anois
- Muinteareas Iosa
- Lourdes youth pilgrimage
- Annual Diocesan youth projects - "Share the Good News" Satined Glass Window Design.
- World Youth Day Pilgrimage - Taize Trip
- Childrens Liturgy Workshop
- Confirmation retreats
- Secondary School retreats
- Training for extra ordinary Ministers of the Eucharist for Secondary Schools
- Responding & Resourcing Parish Requests
- Support for young people in the Limerick area
- Safeguarding Children Statement
To read about events that took place this year and to see pictures click on the links below,
Lourdes - The Actual Pilgrimage!
Muintearas Iosa & Bru Na Graige 2012
The Year that was 2010/2011
Anois is a leadership training programme run in conjunction with secondary schools for students in transition/fifth year. It has been running in the diocese for over 10 years. It is a residential programme run in St. Patrick’s College in Thurles. The Anois programme offers young people the chance to develop their leadership skills as well as giving them the opportunity to build up their confidence and self esteem and make lasting friendships.
Dates for this year's programme are as follows:
Week 1 Jan 6 - 10 Week 2 Jan 13 - 17
An information evening for parents of students attending this years programme will be held in the Pastoral Centre, Denmark St at 7.30pm on Thursday December 13th 2012.
For more information click on the link: Parents Information...
Parental Consent & Code of Behaviour Form
If you want to apply to be a leader on this year's Anois Programme please download, complete and return these forms to Aoife in the Pastoral Centre. Leaders must attend training - Thursday November 22nd from 7.00pm to 9.30pm and Saturday 22nd December from 11.00am to 5.00pm in the Pastoral Centre.
Garda Vetting Form (This form must be printed back to back on one page)
Leader Code of Behaviour -Agreement
MUINTEARAS ÍOSA
Muintearas Íosa is a diocesan youth group that has been providing young people with opportunities to gather for a wide variety of experiences and in a wide variety of settings since 1978. Muintearas Íosa events vary from one day events, evening events, overnight stays to an annual 10 day stay in Brú na Gráige, in Ballyferriter, Co. Kerry. Members must be over 16.
Check out Muintearas Iosa on Facebook to find out about any upcoming events and to see photos from previous events!
Download and print a Muintearas Íosa Booking, Consent & Code of Behaviour for participants aged under 18 click HERE
For a Muintearas Íosa Adult Membership Form for those aged 18 or over click HERE
BRU NA GRAIGE
The Brú takes place each year in Ballyferritter in Co. Kerry. Every year Muintearas Íosa (a youth group in the diocese) hosts this event. We spend 10 days in the ‘Brú house’ in a spirit of faith, friendship and fun and youngsters are welcome to come for all, for part or even just to visit. Days include morning and night prayer, visits to local sites of interest, hikes and regular trips to the beach when possible. We will have workshops and as usual, music, singing and sport will feature strongly. Added to this we hope to pick up cúpla focail!
As places are limited we recommend booking as soon as possible.
BOOKING FORMS FOR BRU NA GRAIGE 2013 ARE AVAILABLE HERE
LOURDES
Every year we take between 80-90 young people to Lourdes as part of the D
iocesan Pilgrimage. The young people that we take work for the week as helpers; bringing patients to and from the various ceremonies, as well as talking, listening and getting to know them. They also get to meet new people, and make new friends. Lourdes is a very unique place and it offers young people a chance to experience their faith in a very real and positive way.
Booking Policy and Application Form for 2013 is available can be downloaded by clicking the link below:
Application and Information Pack 2013
DIOCESAN PROJECT 2012/2013 "Share the Good News"
Congratulations and well done to all the students who took the time to get involved in this year's project. To celebrate the talent and thoughtfulness of the students who took part we will be selecting a different school each week and featuring some of their Stained Glass Designs on our website. You may be lucky enough to see your own design or that of one of your friends. Unfortunately we won't be able to display all the designs even though they were all fantastic! A massive thank you to all the teachers for their help and support.
Click HERE to see some entries from Crecora National School!
Click HERE to see some entries from Ballingarry National School!
Click HERE to see some entries from Kildimo National School (Ms Ahern's Class)
Click HERE to see some entries from Kildimo National School (Ms McNamara's Class)
Click HERE to see some entries from Kildimo National School (Ms Foley's Class)
Click HERE to see entries from Hazelwood College Dromcollogher
Click HERE to see entries from Colaiste Mhuire Askeaton
Click HERE to see entries from Gaelscoil Chaladh an Treoigh
Click HERE to see entries from Scoil Ide Naofa Raheenagh
Click HERE to see entries from Athea National School (Ms Dunne's Class)
Click HERE to see entries from Athea National School (Ms Hayes's Class)
Click HERE to see entries from Athea National School ( Ms Prendiville's Class)
Prayers of Our People is still on sale at the Limerick Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Denmark St, The Abbey Bookshop, O'Connell St and the Knock Shrine Bureau, Little Catherine St, Limerick. All proceeds from the sale of the book go towards youth ministry in the Diocese of Limerick.
WORLD YOUTH DAY - TAIZE TRIP JULY 4 - JULY 9 2013
Next summer World Youth Day is taking place in Rio De Janeiro. Unfortunately though the cost of taking a group to Brazil would be very expensive and so we have organised a trip to Taizé instead. This extraordinary community in France should offer young people another perspective on faith, prayer and on community. The trip is for those aged 18- 25 (Participants must be 18 on or before 3 July 2013) only and we hope to take about 35-40 young people.You can download the booking form and information leaflet by clicking the link below.
Taize - Information Leaflet and Booking Form.
If you would like to know more please come along to our information meeting on at 7pm on December 7th in the Limerick Diocesan PAstoral Centre.
CHILDREN’S LITURGY WORKSHOP
An annual workshop offers people who are involved in running children’s liturgies or children’s masses an opportunity to get together and share ideas, resources and success stories. As well as benefitting from each other’s experiences new resources and ideas are shared on the night. Teachers and parents involved in parish sacramental preparation programmes may also benefit from this evening.
This year's workshop will take place on Thursday Oct 11th at 7.30pm in the Pastoral Centre, Denmark Street, Limerick - Booking is essential. Cost: €5 per person or €20 for School/Parish groups.
CONFIRMATION RETREAT / WORKSHOP
Confirmation classes throughout the diocese can avail of confirmation retreats/workshops. This experience offers young people an opportunity to reflect on the sacraments they have received as well as their upcoming confirmation. Sacraments are explored through the medium of games, song & group work.
EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS TRAINING FOR SECONDARY SCHOOL STUDENTS
This programme is usually offered to fifth/sixth year students. Over the course of the morning / afternoon we explore the meaning of Eucharist, the significance of the symbols used and the practicalities of being a Eucharistic Minister.
SECONDARY SCHOOL RETREATS
For more information please visit the Diocesan Advisor to Secondary Schools Webpage.
RESOURCING & RESPONDING TO PARISH REQUESTS
If you are interested in starting a youth ministry initiative for the young people of your parish / pastoral area and need some help / ideas to get going then please do contact us. We will hopefully be able to offer you some resources that may be helpful or at least point you in the right direction, as well as offering support, encouragement and advice.
Support Groups for Young People in Limerick
If you or a young person you know are experiencing difficulty in any area of your life, help and support are available. Please click the following link to see a list of various support networks or groups that may be of help to you or a young person you know.
SAFEGUARDING CHILDREN STATEMENT
Limerick Diocesan Pastoral Centre values and encourages the participation of children in the life of the Church and is committed to best practice, which protects children from harm and abuse. Staff, volunteers and leaders accept and recognise our responsibilities to develop awareness of the issues which cause children harm. These responsibilities include:
- Adopting best practice child protection guidelines in accordance with the standards named in the National Board for Safeguarding Children Standards & Guidance Document.
- Ensuring that children will be listened to and heard.
- Sharing information about child protection and good practice with children, parents, staff, volunteers, clergy and religious.
- Sharing information about concerns with the relevant agencies and involving parents and children appropriately.
- Carefully following the procedures for recruiting, training and managing staff and volunteers, clergy and religious.
- Providing effective management for staff and volunteers through supervision, support and training.
- Being committed to reviewing our policy and good practice procedures on an annual basis.
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