Bulletin Board for Youth Events
Connolly Estate Bursaries are available to male and female first and second year university students who are Irish or of Irish descent, Catholic and residents of P.E.I. with a demonstrated financial need. Applications may only be obtained by emailing connollyestate@eastlink.ca Deadline for completed applications is August 31,2010. No late applications will be considered.
St. Andrew's Society Scholarships are available for full-time university students attending the first two years of university. Applicants who are Catholic residents of PEI and either have a Scottish surname or who have at least two of their grandparents born with a Scottish surname may be eligible. Applications must be submitted by October 15, 2010 and may be obtained by writing to St. Andrew's Society, PO Box 2162, Charlottetown PE C1A 8B9.
St. Dunstan's University Student Bursary - deadline is June 30 each year. Information and application forms are at http://www.saintdunstansuniversity.ca
On a Teen Encounter Weekend, through sharing the gifts of faith, love, music and friendship, participants (aged 16-19) come to know Jesus in a more real and personal way. More information: or Teen Encounter Application Form
WORLD YOUTH DAY 2011 (in Madrid, Spain) information, dates to remember and timelines
Dominican Republic Faith and Justice Experience 2011. Any young person 18-26 interested in spending 3 weeks in May-June 2011 in Dominican Republic living and learning about faith and justice is invited to submit an application. Forms are available on the diocesan website at www.dioceseofcharlottetown.com. For more information contact Joe Byrne at 368-8005 or Cathy Ronahan at 368-1128.
Some links to Catholic Youth Sites:
Catholic Christian Outreach - a university student movement dedicated to evangelization. CCO challenges students to live in the fullness of the Catholic faith, with a strong emphasis on becoming leaders in the renewal of the world. www.ccocanada.ca
St. Therese Institute of Faith and Mission - made up of the School of Faith and Mission (a 9-month faith formation program), the Healing and Growth Centre, the Communications and Media Productions department, and “St. Terry’s” Cherry Orchard. www.sttherese.ca
NET Ministries of Canada - The National Evangelization Teams, whose mission is to challenge young Catholics to love Christ and embrace the life of the Church. NET sends out teams of formed men and women to various parishes and schools across Canada and Ireland to share the Gospel message. NET is also present in the USA and Australia. Canada: www.netcanada.ca Ireland: www.netministries.ie USA: www.netusa.org Australia: www.netministries.com.au
Life Teen - an international Catholic movement that serves the Church by providing resources and faith experiences that help lead teens closer to Christ. This is accomplished through a vibrant Eucharistic spirituality and by creating opportunities for teens to grow in their faith. www.lifeteen.com