Our representatives from England and Wales meet their fellow European counterparts, and join in solidarity with other delegates from around the world online.
England and Wales delegates during the 11th International Council of the ICYCW
Anna, Famous and Liane, 3 YCW leaders arriving in Paris to represent the YCW of England and Wales at the 11th International Council of the ICYCW. All 3 have taken on leadership roles at a regional and national level in the last year and worked hard, as part of a wider team, organising the recent ‘Day of Hope’.
Anna Lilley's Challenge to Action speech - A Day of Hope
This July, the Church focuses on young people in its Jubilee year of HOPE. Anna Lilley, YCW’s National Project Worker, delivered a challenge to action to the young people and young adults at YCW’s 100th Anniversary event, yesterday: ‘A Day of Hope’
100th Anniversary (internationally) of YCW - A Day of Hope
A wonderful celebration of YCW’s 100th anniversary, where some 70 young people from YCW & IMPACT! groups gathered around the theme of HOPE. They shared stories of how individuals and groups had been beacons of Hope, making a difference through their actions. In discussion groups, they looked at the hopes of young people today, how young people feel about their future, what our faith teaches us about hope and what actions can be taken to bring about hope to others. Mass was followed by an exciting and competitive Scavenger Hunt! Great to see the young people from various groups mixing and making new friends as YCW and IMPACT! continues to grow and be lead by young 18-30 leaders. Here’s to another 100 years!!
Preparations for 'A Day of Hope'
Preparations are underway by YCW leaders organising ‘A Day of Hope’ in this, the Jubilee year of Hope. Open to all Impact! & YCW groups and any young people interested. Sun 6th July (see poster). For more info contact: anna.lilley@ycwimpact.com
Gospel Challenge on The Parable of the Wicked Servants
Our Lady and St Patrick’s YCW / Impact! group, Oldham, carrying out a gospel challenge on the parable of the Wicked Servants. In small groups, using See, Judge, Act, they unpicked the story, the metaphors and meaning and discussed how practically, God was calling them to be stewards in their daily lives. All this, after leading the singing at their monthly youth Mass where, amongst other songs, they sang ‘If I could have anything’ beautifully https://link.deezer.com/s/30gPWJSyQYWh7KqSrJglF
