| Message from the Bishop of Derry |
The purpose of this initiative, ‘The Pope John Paul II Award’ in this diocese is to enable young people to live their faith and to witness to that faith lived out in the parish community.
I concur fully with the late Holy Father’s sentiments expressed so beautifully in Galway in 1979, “I believe in youth”. The youth of today will be the leaders in the church and in society in the future.
The components of ‘The Pope John Paul II Award’ comprises parish engagement - liturgical and pastoral, social awareness and an eventual written presentation of their endeavours.
Now and in the future all our endeavours must be based on prayer, intercession and active participation in the liturgical life of the Church. In this way we will receive God’s grace and help. “If the Lord does not build the house, in vain do its builders labour” Ps 126.
I invite you, the young people of the diocese, to participate in this initiative. I thank in advance all the leaders and others who will assist and facilitate you.
+ Séamus Hegarty
Bishop of Derry |
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