Chai Brady
Michaela Foundation volunteers Sian, Roisin, Orla and Clare, take part at the Cornerstone Catholic Youth Conference in
Portadown, Co. Armagh. Bringing leaders of youth initiatives together the Archdiocese of Armagh aim to revamp youth ministry and promote the idea of listening and learning from young people and each other.
The Cornerstone Catholic Youth Conference took place over the weekend and is a new venture being spearheaded by the Armagh Diocesan Youth Commission (ADYC).
The aims were to listen, value and respond to those working with young people. It was also an opportunity to learn and network, and to resource youth leaders in parishes.
Leaders from almost a dozen groups attended and engaged in workshops and discussions on what they can bring back to their communities.
There were several actions different groups decided on after taking part.
The Killeavey youth group aspire to help others establish youth groups in their parish, while the Michela Foundation, who are school-based, want to reach out into parishes and youth centres and collaborate with other organisations.
Several others said they would start Youth Alpha courses.