Through the awards, young people are able to take an active part in the life of their Church and become more aware of the teaching and role of the Catholic Church in the world.

Archbishop Neary pays tribute to young people’s “very significant contribution” to the local church, from teaching computers to the elderly to caring for people with special needs on pilgrimage to Lourdes.

Don’t leave it to others to be the protagonists of change. You young people are the ones who hold the future – Pope Francis.

JPII awards aim to inspire young people to greater participation in their local Church.