Today is National Grandparents' Day! Pope Francis has launched a campaign to encourage young people to reach out to older generations in creative ways during these challenging times.
Youth 2000 e-festival for ages 16+ from 14th - 16th August
*Youth 2000 online festival for ages 16+* For anyone with children 16+, Youth 2000 Ireland are hosting their annual summer festival *online* this year with speakers lined up to give talks virtually. The theme is 'The Lord is my strength and my song'. It will take place online from *14th - 16th August*. To register and for more information click here: http://youth2000.ie/retreats/upcoming-retreats/
Online faith camp for children from An Tobar Nua
If you can't make the Holy Family Mission online camp or if you want even more fun for your children, An Tobar Nua in Galway are running a faith based online camp on *YouTube* for children from *14-17th July*.
Riaghan O'Callaghan who is involved with Little Way Sunday School is one of the presenters.
It will be full of *fun games and Bible activities*. Click here for more.
Online Steubenville conference for teens
The Steubenville conferences in the US have excellent Catholic content each summer for a variety of ages on different themes.
Due to Covid they are only having ONE conference from 17-18 July. It is ONLINE and aimed primarily at TEENS (but all the family welcome).
It will be interactive and have praise and worship sessions. It may be the only opportunity teens here in Ireland will have to experience their conferences. It costs $40 and is live. We are 5 hours ahead however for those who register, the content will be available afterwards to access any sessions that will be late in the night Irish time. Great speakers like Fr Mike Schmitz are lined up. The theme is 'Hope Alive'.
Click here for more.
Online Catholic summer camp from Co. Waterford
* Online Catholic summer camp for children ages 5-12 from 27th - 30th July 2020 - from Holy Family Mission, Waterford !*