The Pope John Paul 11 Award is an achievement award for young people between the age of 16 and 18. It is non-competitive, inclusive, flexible and voluntary. The Award was created to commemorate the late Pope, Saint 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.
The Award was launched in Ireland in 2006 and was set up in Donaghmoyne in 2013 under the guidance of Clogher don Oige and the Award Patron, the Bishop of Clogher. It has five adult leaders along with Fr. Michael Daly who was instrumental in the formation and the ongoing operation of the group. Approximately six meetings are held in the year to arrange and document voluntary work done in the community and parish as each young person works towards a gold, silver or bronze award based on the number of hours voluntary work completed.
Since the Pandemic, Donaghmoyne is the only remaining group in south Monaghan and therefore allows participants from neighbouring parishes to join. Every year participants are encouraged to register their interest to volunteer to assist pilgrims with the Clogher Diocesan pilgrimage to Lourdes in July and we as group leaders help to arrange fundraising events and source sponsorship to help reduce the cost.
For further information please contact Elizabeth on 0877944636.