The John Paul II Awards
The John Paul II Award, inaugurated in 2006, is an initiative that enables young people to express their faith through parish and community based activities. The awards are dedicated to the memory of the late Pope, Pope John Paul II. If you are aged between 16 and 18 and living or going to school in the Dublin Diocese, the Pope John Paul II Award will enable you to become more actively involved in the life of your parish and community. Religion is not just for learning, nor a list of rules designed to stop you doing what you want. Religion is for living and through taking an active part in your church and community you will experience the contentment and fulfilment that comes from serving others, especially those in great need.
How do I enrol in the Award?
How do I enrol in the Award?
Download an application form from this site. You should then return the completed form with the enrolment fee to your Award leader in your school/parish.
Is there an enrolment fee?
Yes, there is an enrolment fee. Please refer to your Award leader.
What is the completion time?
16 months beginning in September.
What exactly do I do to earn an Award?
You earn your Award by taking part in activities through Parish Involvement and Social Awareness, and preparation of Presentation.
What happens next?
When your enrolment is processed you will receive your Record Card from your Award leader. You will decide with your Award leader what activity or activities you intend to carry out under the sections ‘Parish Involvement’ and ‘Social Awareness’. Please be sure that the named facilitator signs your Record Card each time. The presentation is to be completed at the end of the tasks.
How do I claim my Award?
On completion of the hours and the presentation, you should return your Record Card and presentation to the Award leader. These are ratified by the school principal and forwarded to the Pope John Paul II Award Committee.