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Youth Events

Faith-based clubs and events for young people in Newmarket. If you know of something we don't (and what do I know, I'm "old"!) then tell me at: and I'll add it on.

Confirmation 2008 If you are in year 10 (age 14) and above and would like to prepare for the Sacrament of Confirmation in 2008, Fr. Martin would like to hear from you. Please write to him requesting enrollment, along with a brief idea of why you feel it is important to be confirmed. We are currently planning a meeting for candidates and parents, more details to follow soon.

Ultimate Event 2008: Saturday 10th May @ Alton Towers. All the rides plus Christian rock concert, headlining "Delirious?". See Ultimate Event website for more, including full line-up. Itinerary details. Booking closed- we will be in touch with those who have paid their deposits. Full payment must be received by 4th May.

Hobble with the Bishop May 18th 2008: A sponsored walk in Thetford Forest for all young people of secondary school age. Raising money for young people in Cambodia and the Holy Land. Further information at the back of the Church or go to www.catholiceastanglia.org.uk and click on 'Young People' or contact the Diocesan Youth Service on Tel. 01508 494833.

Next Diocesan Youth Event - Go Karting in Half Term
For anyone of secondary school age. At 'Indoor Kart Racing' in Ipswich on Friday May 30th. Rumour has it the Bishop is taking part! Read the poster or go to www.catholiceastanglia.org.uk and click on 'Young People' or contact the Diocesan Youth Service on Tel. 01508 494833.

Rave in the NaveRave in the Nave 4th July - Ely Cathedral: Christian bands, dance, drama, worship and prayer, plus a variety of sideshows and activities. Age 12+, tickets and info on Rave in the Nave website. If lifts needed, contact for details.

Catholic Gap Years
The National Office for Vocations have set up a website which brings together oppotunities for people to spend a gap year in a Catholic setting - eg. retreat and mission teams, the L'Arche Community. I have many friends who have found spending a year like this really helps them in their own faith journey. Highly recommended! The website address is www.catholicgapyear.com

WWW.wordlive.org
A new website providing a range of interactive ways of reading the Bible has been launched by Scripture Union. Video clips, worship songs and prayer activities, as well as a daily Bible reading and explanatory notes aim to make the Bible more accessible to young people.

Win a trip to Italy!
Open to young people aged 15 - 18 working in teams of four to produce a 3 minute PowerPoint presentation or digital video on the theme of Peace and the Environment. For more information go to the Pax Christi website and click on 'young people as peacemakers'.

....and finally a joke
Jesus was walking along one day, when He came upon a group of people surrounding a lady of ill repute. It was obvious that the crowd was preparing to stone her, so Jesus made His now-famous statement, "Let the person who has no sin cast the first stone."

The crowd was shamed and one by one began to turn away. All of a sudden, a lovely little woman made her way through the crowd. Finally getting to the front, she tossed a pebble towards the woman.

Jesus looks over and says, "I really hate it when you do that, Mum."