John Paul II Awards

Seven SHSS students were presented with their John Paul II awards by Bishop Fintan at Mass in Clonakilty Parish Church on Sunday 12th.

The Pope John Paul II Award is a faith achievement award for young people between the age of 16 and 18. It is non-competitive, inclusive, flexible and voluntary.

The 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 Saint John Paul II who was so committed to young people and who had such belief and confidence in them.

Well done to Sara O’Sullivan, Saoirse Whelton, Lauren Eady, Sinead Crowley, Ciara Collins, Caoimhe Ni Bhuachalla and Sinead Walsh . Many thanks to Eileen Harte their teacher and to Sheila Gilbert who was the link coordinator.