Coming Early 2026: Updated Pledge Programme To Include Vaping

This renewed version of the Confirmation Pledge Programme has been developed in response to growing demand from schools participating in the Leave Your Mark Confirmation Programme, alongside increasing concern about the sharp rise in vaping among young people. There is widespread concern that many adolescents are now facing what can be described as a vaping … Read more

New series on Cenacolo Ireland coming March 2026

Cenacolo Ireland: Hope, Recovery, and Community Support Cenacolo Ireland, part of the international Community Cenacolo, provides a free, fully residential programme that supports people struggling with addiction challenges to rebuild their lives in a drug-free, structured community environment. Founded on simplicity, work, prayer, and mutual support, Community Cenacolo offers a proven alternative for individuals seeking … Read more

Supporting Families Coping with Addiction Workshop

“Supporting Families Coping with Addiction Workshop” which took place at the World Meeting of Families 2018 in the RDS, Dublin, August 2018.  The workshop included an interactive seminar which included personal testimonies from families, drama and input from experts working with families and individuals affected by addiction. Moderator – Mr Darren Butler, Co-ordinator of the … Read more

Drugs and Addiction an obstacle to human development

Our National Coordinator Mr Darren Butler speaking at the International Conference on “Drugs and Addiction an obstacle to human development” held in Vatican City, Rome November 2018”.   View the program by clicking the link below : International Conference on Drugs and Addictions – Provisional Program  

Healthy Life Choices Programme

Healthy Choices Programme – Youth Healthy Life Choices Programme (sample)   Our National Initiative continues to train many young people in our Peer 4 Peer Healthy Lifestyle programme. In 2012 thw programme was happening within 8 diocese with hundred of young adults being trained with new leadership skills. Here is a sample of the programme in County Limerick.  In 2011/2012 Elizabeth Cullinane & … Read more

Peer 4 Peer Youth Leadership

Peer 4 Peer Youth Leadership “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. In fact, it is the only thing that ever has”. Margaret Mead   What is Peer Education? Peer education proposes education among equals and aims to encourage the active involvement and development of young people through … Read more