SUMMER YOUTH GATHERING. Join Youth (P5-S4) from across the Diocese as they gather for their Summer Gathering on Saturday 15th August from 11am to 4pm. The day will include a wide range of fun games, including old favourites and a few new ones, two short talks on the theme of the gathering: St Maximilian Kolbe, the patron saint of young people, Mass, and lunch (pizza and BBQ). There’s no charge to take part, but if you’re coming, please scan the QR code to register! Free transport is provided from Ayr, Saltcoats, Dumfries, and Cumnock.
WHITHORN YOUTH PILGRIMAGE. As part of the annual National Pilgrimage to Whithorn on Sunday 30th August the Youth Office will be running a Youth Pilgrimage. Join with young people (P5-S4) from across the Diocese as we gather to learn more about the life and witness of St Ninian.
In the morning we’ll have games, activities, lunch and a talk on St Ninian, before walking to the beach for Mass with Bishop Frank. After Mass, we’ll enjoy a packed supper before heading home. Free transport is available from: Saltcoats, Kilmarnock, Ayr, Maybole, Girvan, Dumfries, and Kirkcudbright. Please register by scanning the QR code or going to the Youth Office website: youth.rcdg.org.uk. There is no charge, but please bring a packed supper.
GALLOWAY YOUTH NEWSLETTER – ISSUE 13 – Please click on link below to access
GALLOWAY YOUTH – SUMMER PROGRAMME – Please click on link below to access
GALLOWAY’S SEOUL: In 2027, Pope Leo will join young people from across the world in Seoul, South Korea. While it is not possible for us to travel to Seoul, the Diocesan Youth Office will be running a parallel event in our Diocese at Gowanbank SU Centre (near Darvel). Join young people (current P5-S4) from across the Diocese as we gather for the week to follow the World Youth Day programme, hear inspiring Catechetical talks from local priests, take part in a range of different outdoor activities, and have a fantastic week of faith and friendship. Galloway’s Seoul runs from 7th – 11th August 2027 and costs £400 per person (grants are available for those in need and if more than one child in a household is taking part), but we’ll be supporting young people in fundraising to reduce the cost. For full details pick up a flyer or go to our website: youth.rcdg.org.uk or click on link below.
YOUNG ADULTS PILGRIMAGE TO ROME: Join Young Adults from across the Diocese from 12th – 16th October as they explore the Eternal City. The programme includes a wide range of different spiritual and cultural activities and is open to all young people in current S5-30. The week costs £1000 which includes all essential elements and main meals, the group is also planning to fundraise to reduce the cost. For more details and to register, go to: youth.rcdg.org.uk and click on ‘Young Adults’ – register by 27th February to secure your place at the current price.
ADVENT YOUTH RETREAT: Takes place from 27th – 29th November at Gowanbank SU Centre, near Darvel. The retreat is open to all young people currently in P6-S3. The weekend includes a range of times of prayer, Mass, spiritual reflection, different outdoor activities and lots of time to relax and spend time with friends. Subsidies are available for those in need, or for families with more than one child wishing to attend – please contact the Youth Office by emailing: youth@rcdg.org.uk. Go to youth.rcdg.org.uk for more details and to register.
SUPPORTING YOUTH MINISTRY. The Youth Office’s new online store is now open for business! Go to youth.rcdg.org.uk/shop to get a range of different items, email youth@rcdg.org.uk for an order form. By buying these products you’ll receive a great quality product and be helping to support youth ministry in the Diocese. Online Store poster
200 CLUB. Are you passionate about supporting youth and young adults ministry in Galloway? The Youth Office runs events across the Diocese to help young people grow in faith and friendship to come to know and love God through like minded groups. To help continue to run and grow these events, as well as supporting participation for disadvantaged persons, they’re launching a new 200 Club. For £5 a month you can help support their work and win cash prizes. For details, and to register, go to: youth.rcdg.org.uk/200-club or click on link 200 Club Application Form