Youth Ministry

CHILDREN'S LITURGY

Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Children’s Liturgy group with their ‘Shoe box Appeal’ in 2014.
 
Children’s Liturgy – Shoe box Appeal 2015
 

What is Children’s Liturgy of the Word?

During Mass, it is the practice of gathering the children from the assembly during the Liturgy of the Word to celebrate a separate Liturgy of the Word that is more appropriate to their level of understanding.

Why it is celebrated?

It is to make the Word of God more accessible to children and to enable them to participate more fully in the Sunday liturgy.

When does a Children’s Liturgy of the Word happen?

It will take place at 7.30pm Saturday Mass in Garrafrauns. (Starting in September)  During the Mass the children will be taken from the Church with the Liturgy Leaders (and parents too if they wish) to another room. They will return at the Offertory.

Who can take part in the Children's Liturgy?

Any child at pre-school age and above. The Children will be asked to sit in a circle, listen to the Gospel, say prayers and partake in an activity/colouring sheet. 

Congratulations to the 6 excellent young people who have just completed their John Paul II award through the Parish of Dunmore. They worked extremely hard over the past year, achieving 20 hours of Parish Involvement and 20 hours Community/Social Involvement. Fr Fergal, Award Leader Orla and leaders Angela & Marie are very proud of them and are delighted that they wish to continue meeting and working together into the future.   
John Paul II Awards will be offered to TY Students and above in the next month – we look forward to welcoming the new recruits.

Jonathan, Pierce, Lee, Sean, Ciara & Kate – JPII Students 2013-14

Congratulations to the 6 excellent young people who have just completed their John Paul II award through the Parish of Dunmore. They worked extremely hard over the past year, achieving 20 hours of Parish Involvement and 20 hours Community/Social Involvement. Fr Fergal, Award Leader Orla and leaders Angela & Marie are very proud of them and are delighted that they wish to continue meeting and working together into the future.   
John Paul II Awards will be offered to TY Students and above in the next month – we look forward to welcoming the new recruits.

Jonathan, Pierce, Lee, Sean, Ciara & Kate – JPII Students 2013-14

CROAGH PATRICK

On Saturday 17th May, 7 people travelled from Dunmore to  join the Diocesan Youth Council on their Annual Youth Pilgrimage to Croagh Patrick. It was a wet and cold day and the 100 pilgrims from the diocese had a tough climb. Mass was celebrated by Fr Tod Nolan at the top and we had some great food when we reached the bottom of the reek. Well done to Kate Ryder, Pierce Kirrane, Sean Kelly and Peter Donlon who climbed alongside the Youth Ministry Team. 

'Come away & Rest for a While'

9 Young people & 2 leaders headed to Knock during Holy Week for a lovely Retreat Day. The sun shone and the day was excellent. Many thanks to Nicola & Helen from Knock Youth Ministry for their input.

TOCHAR WALK STAGE 2 - Saturday 8th March

Some of our JP II Students and Youth Ministry Leaders undertook the 10 mile walk from on a cold, wet Saturday. They are now preparing for the Final Stage, the Croagh Patrick Climb on 17th May.

TOCHAR WALK STAGE 2 - Saturday 8th March

Some of our JP II Students and Youth Ministry Leaders undertook the 10 mile walk from on a cold, wet Saturday. They are now preparing for the Final Stage, the Croagh Patrick Climb on 17th May.

TOCHAR WALK

Monday 30th December

5 of our JP II students + 3 adults headed off for the 11 mile Stage 1 of the Tochar Walk. It was a beautiful day, but the rain had made the path rather wet and muddy and the terrain was tough. But we made it. A total of 95 young people and adults completed the pilgrimage and are now looking forward to Stage 2.

John Paul II Awards (JPII)

Welcome to the 14 young people who have signed up for our award this year in the Parish of Dunmore. They have already meet together with our Award Leader Orla and the Youth Ministry Team to start planning their work in the Parish & Community. 
The Young people commit to 20 hours in the Parish and 20 hours in the Community and are working towards the Gold Award.
 
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.
If you are aged between 16 and 18, or in TY/5th Year in Dunmore Community School 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