There is just over a week to go until our Youth Sunday celebration, YOUTH FEST!, on Sunday 22 November.

This year's theme is 'Take Courage, I Have Overcome the World', with a day of activities, talks, workshops and opportunities for young people to explore their faith and meet others from across the archdiocese.

The fantastic One Hope Project will be hosting the day, with Fr Frankie Mulgrew joining as keynote speaker. There will also be three workshops exploring different ways to live out the theme: Courage to Listen, led by Kate Wilkinson from Catholic youth charity A Million Minutes; Courage to Pray, led by Fr Mark Beattie; and Courage to Act, led by Anna Lilley from the Young Christian Workers. Each workshop will offer an opportunity to think about how we can grow closer to Jesus and live as young Catholics in our world.

The day will begin at 10am at LACE Conference Centre, with a closing Mass celebrated by Archbishop John Sherrington at 4pm. The event will finish at approximately 5pm.

There will also be a Fairtrade and sustainable tuckshop, alongside stalls offering information about how young people can get involved with various groups and charities so that they can develop their faith and make a difference in the world.

Young people aged 11–17 are invited to attend, and the event is completely free. Please bring a packed lunch.

Book your free place now: Youth Sunday (22-Nov-2026) · ChurchSuite Events

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