Diocese of Clogher Top-Up Suggestions

Award Top-Ups are given in recognition of the extra activities that young people are already involved in. Top-Ups will go towards the total number of hours an individual has to complete.

Top-Ups:
Papal Cross: 7.5 hours
Gold: 6 hours
Silver: 4.5 hours
Bronze: 3 hours

Top-Ups can be achieved in a number of ways, for example:

Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes

Each year about 500 people from the Clogher Diocese travel to Lourdes in July. About 60 of the people who travel are assisted pilgrims. These people need special care while in Lourdes. Volunteers are always needed to give them that care. It may be pushing their wheelchair or just accompanying them. Working in Lourdes with the diocesan pilgrimage can be part of this Award.

Lough Derg - 3 Day Pilgrimage

Each year thousands of people leave behind the hustle and bustle of daily life and go back to basics on Lough Derg. The pilgrimage presents a welcome challenge away from our home comforts, as well as a wonderful prayerful and spiritual experience.

There may be other pilgrimages or activities that you are involved in that are not included here but may be relevant, if so, please contact the Pope John Paul II Award Committee for approval.