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award launch nights

18/9/2019

The Faith in Action Award (for young people in Year 6 – 10) and the Pope John Paul II Award (for young people in Year 11+) are two excellent award schemes that recognise and celebrate young people’s engagement with the parish, school and community.
Examples of accredited activities could be fundraising in school/parish, planning an assembly, putting together charity hampers and Christmas shoeboxes and participation in the Liturgy (reading, serving, welcoming, at Mass). As you can see, the awards recognise, and celebrates, the good work that many students will already be undertaking!

The awards can be completed at different levels, tailored to a young person’s ability and other commitments.

BCYS are hosting evening events to launch (or relaunch!) the awards: find out how your school or parish could support young people to take up the award and hear from young people who have already taken part:

Monday 23rd Sep, 7.30pm @ St. Mary & St. John, Wolverhampton (WV2 4AD). Email Vicki for more information.
Thursday 3rd Oct, 7pm @ Maryvale Institute, Birmingham (B44 9AG). You can get in touch with Megan to find out more.
Monday 7th Oct, 7pm @ Christ the King Library, Coventry (CV6 2AA) Email Maria to find out more.
Tuesday 8th Oct, 7.30pm, The Immaculate conception, Bicester (OX26 6AW). Contact Stephen for more information.

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Youth Leader award nominations

18/9/2019

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The KYT annual award for a parish youth leader, lay chaplain and retreat centre volunteer with once again we award at the Kenelm Youth Trust Winter Wonderland Ball this November. An award that recognises individuals who have demonstrated their passion and commitment to the ministry of the work of Kenelm. If you have a volunteer who you would like to nominate please download the application form here.

It takes just a couple of minutes of your time to appreciate someone who truly deserves it!

Click here for the guidelines on nominations

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Christ is alive youth ministry conference day

18/9/2019

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The Kenelm Youth Trust and the Vocations Office for the Archdiocese of Birmingham warmly invite you to the Christ is Alive Youth Ministry Conference Day on Saturday 28th September, 10am - 5pm at Alton Castle.

The conference will explore the ideas and trends that emerged at Church's recent synod on young people, faith and vocational discernment. It will give food for thought as well as practical approaches to serving young people and keeping their voices at the heart of our ministry.

The day is for at youth workers, parish youth leaders, catechists, lay chaplains in schools, pastoral workers and all those involved in mission and ministry. Workshops and presentations include:

The conference has been subsidised to enable parish volunteers to participate and tickets are £10 for those in the Archdiocese. (This includes a bacon sandwich and tea and cake refreshments. Please also bring a packed lunch.)

Parish priests have been invited to send two delegates to the conference from each parish. Please speak to your priest if you would like to represent your parish or simply book your place directly by email.

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Alton Castle traditional afternoon tea

17/9/2019

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September 17th, 2019

17/9/2019

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World Youth Day @ Home is happening and it's happening soon. On the 7th - 9th June all the feels and festivities from Panama are coming to your doorstep.

And there are some seriously good people heading up the festival. Just have a look at this lot! We've got CJM Music Collective, RISE Theatre, David Wells, John Pridmore, Fr. Frankie Mulgrew, Sarah Kroger, Archbishop Peter Comensoli and Matt Maher.

And there's more good news!

That's right it, it get's better. BCYS have block-booked a whole bunch of tickets at the discounted Super Early Bird rate. Prices start from £65 for a weekend pass to camp including transport from within the Diocese. But we only have a limited number, and they are going to go pretty quick. So get involved, don't miss this fantastic lineup and be part of WYD at Home, at Alton Castle in June!

EMAIL US AND BOOK YOUR PLACE!

On Thursday 20th September, young people, their priests and Lay Chaplains will gather at St Chad's Cathedral with Bishop David.

Each year, our schools gather to pray for the year of ministry ahead.

Hundreds of young people and young adults were at World Youth Day @ Home, back in June. We were pleased to welcome some very exciting guests, including David Wells, RISE Theatre, Fr.Frankie Mulgrew, CJM, John Pridmore, Sarah Kroger, Archbishop Peter Comensoli and Matt Maher.
Although heavy rain persisted for most of the weekend, there was a fantastic festival feel throughout: a hog roast and great live music got the party going on Saturday evening, and throughout the weekend, people were inspired by what they heard.
Here are some thoughts from young people who attended:
"There was fantastic input: really inspiring,and it enabled me to make a step in my life that I had not had the courage to do. Matt Maher enabled a freedom in worship that really hit deep."
"There was a great variety of speakers who all gave really inspirational talks that left us with something to reflect on and discuss over the weekend. The music was incredible and was a good time for reflection. All the performances from RISE theatre linked really well with the themes that were discussed in some of the talks."

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Kenelm youth trust winter wonderland ball

17/9/2019

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In celebration of the work of the Kenelm Youth Trust, we would like to invite you to the Winter Wonderland Charity Ball. Experience the glitz and glamour, the magic and friendship on Saturday Nov 16th from 7pm - 1am. The Belfry, Sutton Coldfield. Champagne reception, four course meal, wine and live music!
To book your ticket email:
karen.goodley@kenelmyouthtrust.org.uk

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