On Friday 20th September 12 new Parish Faith Reps were commissioned by Bishop Cullinan in the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, committing two years to collaborating with the Ascend Strategic Plan for Youth & Young Adult Ministry in a voluntary capacity in their parish, in whatever way they can, with whatever gifts and talents they have.
On Friday night, Youth and Young Adult Ministry Officer Nodlaig Lillis told them, “being commissioned tonight means you have heard a call in your heart to work with young people to help them encounter Jesus. That call may have come through hearing a Mass talk, or seeing a poster, or from the maybe not-so-gentle nudge of your parish priest… but you answered, and with the Task Force for the past nearly 6 months, you have prayed, and discerned and trained… and are now ready to commit to two years in your parish, with as much time as you can practically manage. In a world where so many can sit on the fence and say, “oh there’s nothing happening for young people”… you stepped forward, bravely, and have bought into our vision for youth and young adult ministry.”
We look forward to working with and supporting these Faith Reps, along with the 20 Faith Reps who were commissioned last year over the coming months and years ahead.
If you are interested in hearing more about the role of a Parish Faith Rep, please check out: https://waterfordlismore.ie/youth…/ascend-strategic-plan/