Volunteer opportunity

Would you like to teach English at a Summer School in Ethiopia?

(Six weeks in July/August 2009)



· Do you have what it takes to help former street children (boys and some girls) improve their English sufficiently to gain access to local government schools, restarting their education so they have a better chance of finding employment?

· Could you offer some extra-curricular activities that will help direct the energies of young people?

· Would you be able to develop a programme of lessons and activities which could be used again by other volunteers?

APPLICATIONS:

If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity please complete an application form. Application forms can be found on the CAFOD website, www.cafod.org.uk/jobs or obtained from Catherine Parker (cparker@cafod.org.uk; tel. 020 7095 5503; please quote the reference ‘Ethiopia Volunteer’).

Application forms should be sent either electronically to applications@cafod.org.uk or by post to CAFOD at Romero Close, Stockwell Road, London, SW9 9TY.


Applications must be submitted by Thursday 12th March 2009 (inclusive).

Recruitment day in London: Saturday 28th March 2009

SPUC Conference

Edinburgh
6-8th of March

There are a couple of free places on this conference. If you are interested contact the youth office and we will put you in touch with the right people.

Thinking Faith

A holiday and study week for Catholic
students and
young professionals Boarbank Hall
18th-24th July, 2009
What is THINKING FAITH?

An opportunity for Catholics in their 20s to 40s:
* To make like-minded friends
* To enjoy a holiday together in beautiful surroundings
* To think seriously about their faith
* To pray and reflect
* To share some of the life of a religious community

A series of talks and discussions on subjects including:
* Science and ethics
* Faith and society
* Religion, film and literature
* The New Testament

Trips and other activities in beautiful surroundings:
* Two full afternoon expeditions, including one to the Lake District
* Free time each day for relaxing, chatting, sports, or exploring the area
* Films and socialising in the evenings

Prayer and liturgy:
* Daily Mass
* Morning, Evening and Night Prayer from the Prayer of the Church
* Opportunities for quiet reflection

For more Information

Vocational Retreat for Young Men

MISSIONARY SERVANTS OF THE POOR OF THE THIRDWORLD


Vocational Retreat for Young Men

You are warmly invited to share a spiritual retreat with the
Missionary Servants of the Poor of the Third World
Dates: 27 Feb (Check-in) - 1 Mar 2009
Venue: Abbotswick House of Prayer
Navestock Side, Brentwood CM14 5SH


For more information or to register, please contact
Missionary Servants of the Poor of the Third World
servantsofthepoor.uk@gmail.com
+44 (0)790-042-1991
PO Box 59959, London SW16 1PP

Family Day For God

Sunday 8th March 2009
Start 11am
Finish 3.30pm
At The Old Convent,
St Cuthbert’s, Wigton CA7 9HU
A day of celebration for the whole family. Something for everyone!
Activities for both teenagers and younger children.
Teaching on marriage and family life. With the FRIARS OF THE RENEWAL
Family Mass and time to relax over a shared lunch. (Please bring some food to share.)
Contact Andrew & Cathy Fava T: 016973 45623 e: afava@coretlumenchristi.orgIn association with Lancaster Diocese Marriage and Family Life Commission

M E R I D I A N

CuRIOus to ReDIScovER yOUr VisIoN…?

You are warmly invited to come along to
‘M E R I D I A N ‘

A new initiative in the West End of London which offers a way
to find out more about the Catholic faith.

An event using music, art and thought provoking talks to inspire.
It is an opportunity to discover more about faith in an entertaining way!

Meridian events are produced to cater for those who have
questions about the role that faith and God can have in their lives… why don’t you invite friends?

Event dates: Saturday 7th February at 4pm
Saturday 16th May at 4pm
Venue: Notre Dame de France, 5 Leicester Place, WC2H 7BX
Featuring: Greg Morgan * Tim Balfe * Sarah de Nordwall
Fr Stephen Wang * Tom Bonard


MERIDIAN IS FOR EVERYONE
You do not have to be a Catholic to come along
Free admission

The events organized by the Verbum Dei Community and the West End Catholic Churches
For more information tel: 020 7025 1596 http://www.meridianlondon.org/

Beatitude@Harrogate 20-22 February 2009

catholic?late teen or twentysomething?spiritual fuel running low?
If your spiritual resolutions for new year are already a distant memory, then we’ve got the perfect event for you. During beatitude@harrogate, you can spend quiet time with God, make new friends and get your faith going again.
This event for young adults is free for first-timers, so don’t worry if your bank account is a bit empty. It’s taking place at St John Fisher’s High School, where there will be ‘bed and blessings’ – somewhere to sleep as well as pray.
For more information or directions, visit www.youth2000.org, call 0208 355 0211, or find details through Facebook.