Living Joyfully 2026
An opportunity for Catholic students to explore vocation through engaging online sessions.
📅 29–30 April 2026 (during school hours)
Living Joyfully 2026 offers an opportunity for Catholic students across England and Wales to encounter the joy of vocation through a series of online sessions. In response to growing interest from schools, the initiative is seeking to involve more participants to help inspire the younger generation.
The sessions are designed for Catholic pupils, accompanied by their teachers, RE leads, and chaplains. Delivered via Zoom, each school is matched with a small group of speakers who share brief introductions followed by an open and engaging question-and-answer session. These conversations give students the opportunity to hear first-hand experiences and explore questions around faith, purpose, and vocation.
The sessions have proven to be both meaningful and enriching for all involved, offering a simple but impactful way to support young people as they begin to reflect on their own paths. Participants are encouraged to take part and share their experience, helping to foster a deeper understanding of vocation among young people.
To register your participation, please click here.
CACS Inaugural Carmelite Spirituality Network Lecture with Fr Hans Zollner SJ
Safeguarding: An Integral Part of the Mission of the Church.
The Carmelite Spirituality Network is hosting an online presentation by Fr. Hans Zollner SJ, one of the world's leading voices on safeguarding within the Catholic Church:
Safeguarding: An Integral Part of the Mission of the Church
📅 Saturday, 10 January 2026
🕒 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM GMT
💻 Online via Zoom
About the Speaker:
Fr. Hans Zollner SJ is Director of the Institute of Anthropology – Interdisciplinary Studies on Human Dignity and Care at the Pontifical Gregorian University in Rome. A psychologist and licensed psychotherapist, he was one of the original eight members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors established by Pope Francis in 2014. He has advised bishops' conferences worldwide on safeguarding policy and practice.
Professional Development opportunity
A CPD certificate will be issued by the Carmelite Spirituality Network (CSN)
Recordings will be available for three months for those unable to attend live
Suitable for safeguarding leads, DLPs, and those with safeguarding responsibilities in religious communities
Donation: £30- or £20-pounds concessions for any person interested.
Registration is available via the Carmelite Spirituality Network website.
Enquiries: admin@carmelite.org.uk
View the full promotional flyer here.