St John Paul Awards

Well done to Eva Kordic and Noa De La Pena who took part in a Baptimisal ceremony in Church of the Immaculate Conception, here in Clonakilty on Saturday October 26th as part of their participation in the St John Paul Awards. We wish them, and all students, involved in this Programme every success as they will meet with, and fulfill, many challenges during the year.

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.

The Award was created to commemorate the late Pope Saint John Paul II who was so committed to young people ,and who had belief and confidence in them. The Award was launched by the Papal Nuncio to Ireland, His Excellency Most Rev Dr Giuseppe Lazzarotto on 7th November 2006 in the Diocese of Derry, Ireland.