Diocese of Galway 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:

Pilgrimage

Many parishes organise pilgrimages, either specifically for young people, or for the wider parish community, but open to young people. Schools also organise pilgrimages to places like Croagh Patrick. Participation in this type of activity can be part of the Pope John Paul II Award.

Humanitarian Trips

Many third level students undertake humanitarian trips to Third World countries during their summer break. These trips can also provide an opportunity for Top-Ups for the Pope John Paul II Award.

World Youth Day

World Youth Day is an international festival of Catholic faith organised every three years. Pilgrims who travel to this wonderful event participate in a six month preparation programme.

There may be other 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.

Award Top-Ups

The Papal Cross Award

The Gold Award

The Silver Award

The Bronze Award

Award Handbook - Galway

Application Form

Record Cards

Record Card Guidelines

Presentation Guidelines

Presentation Template