We are very blessed to have a good number of S6 pupils from our local Catholic secondary school taking part in the Pope Benedict XVI Caritas Awards.
The young people will be involved in many activities over the next few months. This includes learning more about the faith, being practically involved in the parish, being a part of local and national initiatives.
Here is the programme the young people will be following this year:
September 16th Catechesis on the Mass and Eucharist
September 30th Catechesis on the Blessed Virgin Mary
October 28th Catechesis on the Holy Souls
November 11th Catechesis on Prayer
November 25th Catechesis on Advent
December 1st Night Fever in St Aloysius, Glasgow
December 8th Visit to the Wayside Centre in Glasgow to assist the homeless
December 24th Christingle Service
January 12th Pilgrimage to Glasgow for the Feast of Saint Kentigern with Social afterwards
January 27th Catechesis on the Sacrament of Confession
February 10th A presentation of Lourdes and the work of ALMA
February 24th Catechesis on the Saints
March 11th Catechesis on Lent and Fasting
March 17th Saint Patrick’s Night Dance
Lent Leading the Stations of the Cross
March 24th Workshop on Parish groups/clubs/societies
April 7th Catechesis on the Sacred Triduum
April 18th Mass of the Lord’s Last Supper
April 28th Question & Answer Session