On Saturday 11^th March, around 10,000 people filled Wembley Arena for Flame 2017, a great celebration of the Catholic Church for youth. It was the third of its kind following popular demand after Flame 2012 and 2015. The spirituality and enthusiasm from the young people who attended was witnessed in the joyful singing along to the music of Matt Redman, the quiet listening to witness stories, reverential prayer and a Mexican wave encircling Wembley Arena.

Among the wealth of well-received talks and colourful presentations, Cardinal Vincent urged the young people to feed into planning for the 2018 Synod of Bishops on ‘Youth, faith and vocational discernment’.

Saturday 13th May 2017 at Holy Apostles Church Hall in Pimlico, London from 10am – 4pm

Communication is a vital part of all our work in the Church. But are we aware that the way we communicate our message will decide who we dialogue with?  Different generations use different methods of communication and listen to different styles. This conference will consider generational issues in communication strategy.

Would you like to take some time out to spend in prayer and self-reflection, sharing in the life of a religious community? You may be interested in attending one of the retreats listed on our religious life website: www.ukreligiouslife.org/events

It’s not too late to book for Flame 2017, a celebration of a vibrant youthful church in England and Wales, with worship music from Matt Redman. Taking place on Saturday 11th March 2017 at the SSE Arena, Wembley. For more information and to book tickets please visit http://cymfed.org.uk/flame2017.

URSpace is a Salesian Outreach Project which gives young people the opportunity to spend a year living in community, and working as part of a team. The experience is two-fold, giving the young people an experience of living as part of a religious community with Salesian Sisters and other young people, whilst sharing their faith, gifts and talents with young people in schools through day retreat experiences.

The volunteers are given training, ongoing formation and support at a personal, spiritual and professional level, during this special year of youth ministry with young people in Glasgow and its surrounding areas.

It will also give young people who may be discerning God’s call in their life to have an experience of community living. Please view the leaflet for more information.