The Diocese of Portsmouth is home to 71 Catholic Schools across several sectors; 44 Voluntary Aided Schools, 12 Academies, and 15 Independent Schools, which together provide education and faith formation for almost 32,000 pupils from age 5 to 18. More information on our Schools can be found on our dedicated website for the Catholic Academies and Schools Office (CASO) here.
I came that they may have life, and have it to the full
John 10:10
The Award enables participants to take an active part in the life of their Church – in the life of their community and society. It enables young people become more aware of the teaching and role of the Catholic Church in the world and to engage at a deep level with Christ.
The Award was created to commemorate the late Pope Saint John Paul II who was so committed to young people and who had such belief and confidence in them. The Award was launched by the Papal Nuncio to Ireland, His Excellency Most Rev Dr Giuseppe Lazzarotto on 7th November 2006 in the Diocese of Derry, Ireland, and during the Autumn of 2020 to the Diocese of Portsmouth.
In Portsmouth we have an ambition to bring people closer to Jesus Christ through his Church, this award can help us in our efforts to realise this ambition. It can support young people as they discover more about their faith by engaging in the practical activities that surround our liturgies and service to the community. It will also enable young people through their actions to be missionaries and witnesses to other young people, to make their voices heard.
The award is non-competitive, flexible and voluntary and requires an ongoing commitment. Awards are earned by taking part in parish and social activities – 1 hour per week over 8, 14 or 20 weeks. There are 3 Awards – Gold, Silver & Bronze. Those that have completed the Gold Award have a further option of completing the Papal Cross Award.
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