Calling young people together. Inspiring them. Being inspired by them. Keeping them enthused. Seeing them grow. The small things that make you smile…All these are part of the day-to-day joys and challenges of any youth leader. Thank you for your commitment to walk with young people.
In this section you will find ideas to help you call a group of young people together, resources for a group, and activities to introduce global justice.
You’ll have a few young people you are keen to get involved a little further. Encourage them to take a look at our Great Generation resources. These are aimed directly at young people and will help them take the next step.
If you are working with a Confirmation group, there are resources for you too.
Watch Your Kingdom Come - an inspiring video to help your enthusiasm to serve young people in the Church. We share a vision of God's kingdom, a world where everyone can reach their full potential, free from poverty. Includes interviews with CAFOD's partners overseas, campaigners in England and Wales, celebrities and decision-makers.
10 minute global icebreakers. Use stand-alone or before one of our Olympic activities. |
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Global justice resources for use with young people in Confirmation programmes. |
Tips on ways to involve young people in the major issues and campaigns affecting the world today, plus details of which resources can help you. |
A complete toolkit for young leaders to encourage them to let their greatness blossom! |
A collection of icebreakers. Ideal for warming up a group and introducing themes of global justice.
Planning sessions with young people
A helpful guide to planning a session or activity with young people.
Use this simple and fun activity to learn quick facts about poverty and injustice, or as an introduction to a session on the Millennium Development Goals. Can also be used within Confirmation programmes.
5-10 min word games, factoids and other activities
A game to help show how we in the UK are interconnected with so many countries and cultures around the world. Find answers to the questions by going around the room.
Nine easy-to-use activities for young people in school, youth groups and residential centres, exploring how football is used in CAFOD's work around the world.
Images in a PowerPoint presentation to accompany the Fair Play Assembly (activity 9 in the Fair Play Activities).
Interactive PowerPoint quiz based on the Millennium Development Goals, activity seven in the Fair Play Activities.
