In collaboration with CTU (Our Lady of Lourdes’ Youth Group) and God’s Gift music ministry, Reach 4 outreach ministry invited young people from the Derby parishes to be part of a production of Born for This; a dramatic presentation of the Stations of the Cross. It was part...
This year Search for the Light is taking place from Thursday 1st to Sunday 4th April. It cost's just £80 and is open to anybody year 11 and over. "Search" is the perfect opportunity to look at the real meaning of Easter with young people from all over the...
We are now taking applications for young people 16 – 18 (years 11 – 13) who are not in a Catholic school but want to go on our Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes. This is a great opportunity to celebrate our faith and serve members of our diocesan family on pilgrimage. It runs...
The Briars and Reach4 are seeking applicants for next years residential and outreach team. If you are 18 and over and interested in applying for the residential team at The Briars then you can find out more by looking at The Briars pages or by contacting Hannah by...
On the 24th January 2010 we are holding a social event at St Barnabas Cathedral Hall in Nottingham for all those 16yrs and over. Starting at 4pm the afternoons activities will be a great chance to get to know other people and to explore your faith. The event will end with a...
Well were back for 2010! We've just got back and realised that we havn't put the photos for Advent 2009 online! so here they are! A big thankyou to everyone who made this retreat so special, hope you had a great Christmas! Happy New Year!! [tylr-slidr...
We all had a great day at St Barnabas Cathedral in Nottingham today. It was great to see you all from different schools in the diocese and we had a lot of fun working alongside you to combat climate change. The artwork that you created was very impressive and we're looking...
The most wonderful time of the year! Open retreat for Advent at The Briars for those in year 11 or older (up to 25). It takes place on the 11 – 13th December, and costs just £62 for the weekend. It's a great chance to great chance to meet other people and prepare properly...
We are now inviting applications from those who are just finishing their A-Levels and who want to take a gap year working with young people. Come and work at one of the best youth retreat centres in the country. Contact hannah@ndcys.com Tel; 01773 852044 for details and an...
A day conference on Catholic Youth Ministry. 27th February 2010. Friends Meeting House, London. 10.30 – 6.00. Talks by Fr Timothy Radcliffe, Abbot Chris Jamison, David Wells and Bob McCarty. Either book directly at www.cymfed.org or contact Fr Joe at the Youth Service to book...
National Youth Sunday; falls on 22nd November; Feast of Christ the King. The theme this year is ‘Witness to Hope’ and is part of Pope Benedict’s message to young people. Check out the resources at www.nationalyouthsunday.org.uk for loads of ideas on how your parish can...
October the 9-11th saw the biggest ever reunion of past and present Briars team members. In part of a series of events to mark the 40th Anniversary of The Briars over 150 people dropped in at some point to make this weekend a truly memorable celebration. Every bed and bedroom...
