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Nestled in mature grounds at Knock Shrine, the Youth Village offers high quality and comfortable accommodation with self-catering facilities. The pods are located in a secure environment, offering serenity and a deep connection with the environment. This new space is exclusively reserved for our VAKS each weekend over the summer season. This will be your home away from home here at the Shrine and offers a fun place to meet and engage with your fellow VAKS and to unwind in the evening in your own dedicated space .
Each Pod offers ensuite accommodation for up to two people, with tea and coffee making facilities. Additionally, we are delighted to be able offer a DDA compliant Pod with full wheelchair access to facilitate Volunteers with disabilities. The Pods are manufactured from natural Accoya timber and recycled components feature throughout, providing high quality, energy efficient and sustainable accommodation.
The Central Meeting Point offers a Meeting Room, a Chill Out Area and a large fully equipped, self-catering kitchen with all utilities supplied.
This is an ideal place to meet for meals and group activities.
Contact Knock Youth Ministry team for rates for overnight school retreats
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.
Volunteers under the age of 18 no longer need to be vetted.
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.
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.
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.
Knock Shrine
Ireland's International
Eucharistic and Marian Shrine,
Knock, Claremorris, Co. Mayo,
F12 Y226, Ireland
