The GIFT programme involves young people participating in faith sharing activities with their peers, parents and other adults. This programme aims to give support and encouragement to parents as they minister to their children - supporting them in their journey of faith.
The GIFT programme is planned as a follow-up to Confirmation and caters for young people in Years 8, 9 and 10. It seeks to provide opportunities for young people to share their experiences with interested adults at parish level and to provide adults and in particular, parents with opportunities to communicate effectively with their children on areas of mutual concern.
The hope for this programme is that all participants will gain a positive experience of the local Church, will learn and experience that faith relates to all parts of life, that God is in all the bits and pieces; happy times and sad times, the games that are both won and lost, family days out or rainy days at home. Through the various faith sharing opportunities it is hoped that participants will look to God to help them in all of lifes small and big decisions.
The ultimate aim is to form a community that nurtures and supports the faith of its members as they Grow In Faith Together.
