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The Youth Ministry team in Knock seeks to proclaim the Kingdom of God and to make known the Good News of Christ more fully through worship, service and witness. They aim to give the young people who visit Knock Shrine a positive experience of Knock and more importantly a personal encounter with God. They do this by celebrating the Sacraments, preaching the Gospel, and by giving witness to the living presence of Jesus in our world.
The Youth Ministry team runs programmes throughout the year. From September to May they facilitate school retreats and in July, they open the door of The HUB.
The HUB is a vibrant place full of fun, friendship and faith. The HUB offers a kids’ club (for children 5+ years) full of arts and crafts, songs and games all based on the Gospel of the day. It provides a drop-in centre for teens and young adults to pop in for a cuppa and a chat. The HUB also offers a range of summer camps during July and August.
Over 1.4 million people visit Knock Shrine every year from all over the world. It is a special place of prayer and pilgrimage. VAKS is an opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of these pilgrims who visit. Volunteering at Knock is a great way to meet new people, serve others, express your faith and have fun. Volunteering can add a great deal to your life and to the lives of those you are working with. It is an amazing opportunity to enhance your skillset, share your talents and obtain training in areas such as Child Safeguarding and First Aid.
The cost of the programme is €30. This includes food and accommodation for the weekend and a t-shirt.
You must be registered and trained to participate in the programme.
If you would like to organise a group retreat to Knock Shrine and would like help, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We will tailor make a retreat to suit your group’s needs.
Knock Youth Ministry offers a range of retreats for both primary and secondary school students from September to May each year.
Are you planning your diocesan or orders pilgrimage to Knock Shrine? Why not invite the young people in your dioceses to join you. Each year thousands of pilgrims come to Knock Shrine on their annual pilgrimages. We want young people to feel a part of these pilgrimages and get involved in their annual pilgrimage to Knock Shrine. Knock Youth Ministry will help you plan and organise a day for the young people you bring. We can provide workshops, organise a story and tour and a trip to Knock Museum.
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Eucharistic and Marian Shrine,
Knock, Claremorris, Co. Mayo,
F12 Y226, Ireland