Pope John Paul II AwardAward Handbook
ContentsMessage from the Bishop1Pope John Paul II Award2Who is the Award for?3How does the Award work?4Parish Involvement6Social Awareness7Presentation8Award Top-Ups9Code of Ethics10Offices12
Pope John Paul II AwardMessage from the BishopI am sure that the young people I have met on thepilgrimage represent the many young peoplethroughout the diocese who are committed to thevalues of the Kingdom of God and will benefitgreatly from the Pope John Paul II Awardprogramme.I am delighted to welcome the inauguration of thePope John Paul II Award to the Diocese of Killaloe.In the Listening process now underway in theDiocese, one of the questions continually askedconcerns how our Church can engage with ouryoung people. This Award programme is, I believe,an excellent opportunity for young people toengage in a real and concrete way with theirChurch.I invite young people to engage with the Awardprogramme and seize the opportunity to live theirbaptism in a real way and become involved asmembers of the Church of today and tomorrow.Every blessing on all those involved.In recent times, one of the most fascinatingexperiences for me has been the involvement withthe youth volunteers who participate in the annualDiocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. I have been veryimpressed with their energy, good humour andspirit of service towards those on the pilgrimagewho have serious health issues. The young,gathered from around the diocese show a greatsense of caring and goodwill to those entrusted totheir care over the days of the pilgrimage. Youngpeople have a great ability to link with each othercreating networks of friendship that I hope will lasta long time.Rath Dé oraibh. Kieran O’Reilly, SMABishop of Killaloe1
Pope John Paul II AwardThe Award was created to commemorate the latePope John Paul II who was so committed to youngpeople and who had such belief and confidence inthem.Through the Pope John Paul II Award, young peoplein the Killaloe Diocese will be enabled to take anactive part in the life of their Church, in the life oftheir community and society, and also become moreaware of the teaching and role of the CatholicChurch in the world. This will enable young peopleto engage at a deep level with Christ, whose bodythe Church is.It will allow young people to understand thatreligion and faith are not just for learning, nor arethey a list of rules, but that they are for living.2
Pope John Paul II AwardWho is the Award for?Who is the Award for? Students in full-time education who havecompleted Junior Certificate Anyone between the ages 16 and 18, who is notin post-primary education The award is non-competitive, flexible andvoluntary and requires an ongoing commitmentThe people involved Award Patron - The Bishop of Killaloe Award Making Body - Pope John Paul II AwardCommittee Award Leaders - Teachers, Chaplains, Parish YouthRepresentatives, Clergy Facilitators - Those persons who will facilitate thecandidates to fulfil individual tasks/activities Administrative Centre - Pope John Paul II AwardOffice, The Presbytery, Church Road, Nenagh,Co. Tipperary3
How does the Award work?How many Awards are there?There are four Awards: The Papal Cross, Gold, Silverand Bronze.What is the completion time?16 months beginning in September.How do I earn an Award?You earn your Award by taking part in activitiesthrough Parish Involvement and Social Awareness,and preparation of a Presentation. For the Papal CrossAward, which only begins after completing the GoldAward, the presentation is replaced by a project.Each Award requires the following:Silver AwardParish Involvement: 1 hr per week for 14 weeksSocial Awareness: 1 hr per week for 14 weeksPresentationThe Papal Cross AwardGold AwardParish Involvement: 1 hr per week for 26 weeksSocial Awareness: 1 hr per week for 26 weeksProjectBronze AwardParish Involvement: 1 hr per week for 8 weeksSocial Awareness: 1 hr per week for 8 weeksPresentationGold AwardParish Involvement: 1 hr per week for 20 weeksSocial Awareness: 1 hr per week for 20 weeksPresentation4
Pope John Paul II AwardHow does the Award work?How do I enrol in the Award?How do I claim my Award?Visit www.thepopejohnpauliiaward.com todownload the application form and parentalconsent form (for those who are under 18 years ofage). You should then return the completed formswith the enrolment fee to your Award Leader inyour school/parish.On completion of the hours and the presentation,you should return your Record Card andpresentation to the Award Leader. These are ratifiedby the appropriate person(s) e.g. Parish YouthRepresentative, School Principal, and forwarded tothe Pope John Paul II Award Office, The Presbytery,Church Road, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary.What happens next?When your enrolment is processed you will receiveyour Record Card from your Award Leader. You willdecide with your Award Leader what activity oractivities you intend to carry out under the sections‘Parish Involvement’ and ‘Social Awareness’. Pleasebe sure that the named facilitator signs your RecordCard each time. The presentation is to becompleted at the end of the tasks.Is there an enrolment fee?Yes, to enrol in the Award it costs 20. The AwardLeader will collect all money. A cheque will then besent to The Award Co-ordinator and made payableto the Pope John Paul II Award.5
Parish InvolvementEncouraging Parish InvolvementWhen we are baptised we become members of theBody of Christ. This means that we are called to bethe presence of Christ in the world. As the Body ofChrist, we belong to the community of the Church.We live out this belonging in our parish. For theChurch, for the Body of Christ to be fully aliveeverybody needs to be actively involved. There aremany things we can do in our parish.Examples of activities that can be done for theAward in the parish are: Reading at MassThere may be other activities that you are involvedin that are not included here but may be relevant,if so please contact the Pope John Paul II AwardCommittee for approval. Altar Server Eucharistic Minister Member of choir/folk group Play and Pray Church Decoration Collector Composing prayers of the faithful Preparing articles for the parish bulletin Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament6
Pope John Paul II AwardSocial AwarenessEncouraging Social AwarenessAs members of the Body of Christ, throughbaptism, we make Christ present by the way wetreat others. Our faith is lived out most fully in ouractions, that is why it is important to be aware ofthe needs of others and to minister to their needs.That is why ‘Social Awareness’ is such an importantaspect of this Award.Examples of activities in the area of SocialAwareness that you could do for your Award are: Member of St. Vincent de Paul Member of the Legion of MaryThere may be other activities that you are involvedin that are not included here but may be relevant, ifso please contact the Pope John Paul II AwardCommittee for approval. Leader of Youth Group Acting as a mentor/coach for younger people insporting organisations Ongoing fundraising Regular visitation of residential homes Volunteering in charity shop Parish based community building activities Faith Friends7
PresentationPreparing the PresentationWhen the participant completes the ParishInvolvement and the Social Awareness sections ofthe Award he/she prepares a presentation. Thispresentation may be written (approx 1500 words).On request it can take the form of an oralpresentation which will be recorded and thentranscribed.The Presentation is to include: A personal reflection and evaluation on any oneactivity carried out for the Award The teaching of the Church that is relevant to theactivity (e.g. visiting a residential home - teachingof the Church in relation to the care of the elderlyand vulnerable. Reading at Mass - teaching of theChurch in relation to the Word of God). An answer to the question - What does it meanto be a baptised member of the Church?Through the Presentation, the participant will showa knowledge and understanding of what they didwithin the context of the Church. Their role withinthe Church will become more apparent.8
Pope John Paul II AwardAward Top-UpsPilgrimage to TaizéEach year a pilgrimage of young people from thediocese joins the community of Taizé in southernFrance. The Taizé Community is made up of over ahundred brothers representing around thirty nationsand coming from both Catholic and Protestantbackgrounds. Participating in this pilgrimage can bepart of this Award.Award Top-UpsAward Top-Ups are given in recognition of the extraactivities that young people are already involved in.Top-Ups will go towards the total number of hoursan individual has to complete.Top-Ups can be achieved in a number of ways - seebelow:Top-Ups:Papal CrossGoldSilverBronzeHumanitarian TripsTrips lasting 4 days or more to work on specificprojects, such as home building in Africa.7.5 hours6 hours4.5 hours3 hoursRetreats - Youth ActivitiesTaking part in the Diocesan Youth Day, attendingfestivals such as the Knock Youth Festival or theClonmacnois Youth Festival, retreats lasting at leasttwo days, or attendance at World Youth Day can bepart of the Pope John Paul II Award.Pilgrimage to LourdesEach year pilgrims from the Killaloe Diocese travelto Lourdes between the 26th of June and 1st ofJuly. A number of the people who travel areregistered as assisted pilgrims. These people needspecial care while in Lourdes. Volunteers are alwaysneeded to give them that care. It may be pushingtheir wheelchair or just accompanying them.Working in Lourdes with the diocesan pilgrimagecan be part of this Award.There may be other activities that you are involvedin that are not included here but may be relevant, ifso please contact the Pope John Paul II AwardCommittee for approval.9
Code of EthicsParticipants Code of EthicsThe Pope John Paul II Award values and encouragesthe participation of young people in activities whichallow them to live their faith in Jesus Christ in thecommunity of the Church. The Award is committedto helping young people enhance their spiritual,physical, emotional and social development throughparticipation in school, parish and communityactivities.In keeping with this ethos, the Award has drawn upa Code of Ethics for all participants.Participants will: Abide by the policies and procedures already inplace in their schools, parishes and communitygroups where the Award activities will take place Seek signed consent from parents/guardians toparticipate in activities and events associated withthe Award, where participants are under 18 yearsof age Treat people with courtesy, dignity and respect Avoid inappropriate language and/or sexuallysuggestive comments/jokes Not engage in any behaviour that could beconstrued as bullying or abusive Not engage in any inappropriate physical contact10
Pope John Paul II AwardCode of EthicsParticipants will: Respect a person’s right to privacy Act with particular care if visiting residentialhomes Abide by arrangements and procedures forparticipating in and leaving activities, events andvenues Act according to directions and regulations whencarrying out fundraising activities for charities Report immediately to the Parish YouthRepresentative, the School Principal or designatedChild Protection Person for the Killaloe Diocese ifthey have any concerns about their own safetyand well-being, or that of another participantParticipants found to be under the influence ofalcohol or illegal substances during activities will beasked to withdraw immediately from the Awardand their continued participation will be reviewed inconsultation with the Parish Youth Representative,School Principal or the Award Committee. Sign up to the Code of Behaviour beforebeginning the Award Not be permitted to smoke whilst engaged inactivities associated with the Pope John Paul IIAward Refrain from alcohol or illegal substances.11
OfficesKillaloe Diocese:The Pope John Paul II Award OfficeThe PresbyteryChurch RoadNenaghCo. TipperaryTel: 067 31272Email: jp2killaloe@gmail.comwww.killaloediocese.ieCentral Office:Derry Diocesan Catechetical CentreThe Gate Lodge2 Francis StreetDerryBT48 7DSTel: 048 7126 4087Fax: 048 7126 9090Email: liiaward.com12
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