Events across the Diocese

With just a few weeks away, on the feast of Christ the King (24th November) is World Youth Sunday where we are hoping to have a speaker in every parish.

This annual appeal is our chance to reach out to all those young people around the Diocese, and by taking a second collection at Masses over this weekend, we are able to continue these events either free or at a subsidised cost, as well offering our bursary fund to those in need of financial assistance so that no young person misses out. There will be more information sent out regarding this in due course, but I hope you will be able to make a note of this date, support the appeal and encourage others to do the same when it comes around.

Youth Gather, Essex Outdoors, East Mersea, 26th – 27th October

For anyone in year 9 and above, join us for a weekend of speakers, workshops, prayer, the chance to try archery or climbing, socialise with friends old and new, and all while sharing in and celebrating our Catholic faith.

Applications are now open and you can apply and find all information at www.bcys.net/events/youth-gather-2024/

Youth Mass, First Thursday of the Month, Brentwood Cathedral, from 6pm

Join the BCYS to celebrate Youth Mass each month with other young Catholics from all around the Diocese.

There will be pizza in the Parish Hall from 6pm, with a different input each month - speakers, workshops, prayer and worship, Reconciliation or more!

Youth Mass is then celebrated in the Cathedral at 7:30pm. Next date: Thursday 3rd October

“Made for a  Purpose” – Year 13 Residential Retreat, Walsingham House at Abbotswick, Weds 9th – Friday 11th October.

Going into year 13, you may be about to make big or tough decisions about your future, wonder what God may have planned for you or where to go next.

This retreat is time to think, pray, chat with those in your year from across Essex and East London, and get a good focus for the future, right at the start of Year 13 and will take place in our beautiful retreat house Walsingham House at Abbotswick, just outside Brentwood,

For just £35, the cost will include meals, accommodation and youth-led formation. Visit www.bcys.net/events/year13 for more information and to apply.

Catechist Training and Resources Day, Brentwood Ursuline Convent School, Saturday 9th November, 10am-3pm

With guest speakers, new workshops, exciting resources and fresh ideas.

Open to anyone working with young people in the Diocese of Brentwood, including First Holy Communion / Confirmation Catechists, Parish Partnership Youth Coordinators and Youth Leaders as well as those who look after the children’s liturgy, especially any young people (16+) who already are or may be interested in working as young leaders and catechists in the parish, and wish to develop their faith further post-confirmation. Please visit www.bcys.net/events for more information on how to reserve your FREE place.