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Jacinta Villabolos-Finigan
Jacinta has come a long way since her childhood in an orphanage in China. She is passionate about improving the lives of others. Jacinta has been instrumental in transforming the mindset of her peers over the years.
Jacinta has come a long way since her childhood in an orphanage in China. She is passionate about improving the lives of others. Jacinta has been instrumental in transforming the mindset of her peers over the years. She appealed to fellow pupils to imagine what it would be like to feel true hunger and have no home to go to. Jacinta is a hugely talented campaigner and fundraiser, using experiences and empathy to challenge those she reaches out to. Her teacher says, “Achieving this award would recognise the wonderful work that Jacinta has done both in school and beyond.”
Jacinta Villabolos-Finigan, 20
Priory School, Archdiocese of Birmingham
Chaplaincy Team
The students are deeply committed to and involved with students who are struggling. As well as being a regular presence around the school, they give up their lunch breaks to set-up an ‘open door’ for students who just wish to to talk with someone.
The students are deeply committed to and involved with students who are struggling. As well as being a regular presence around the school, they give up their lunch breaks to set-up an ‘open door’ for students who just wish to to talk with someone. The group led their school’s response to the Grenfell Tower Disaster. They consistently engage the school in the local community. They also work with the Mental Health and anti-bullying teams. “The students would be delighted to know that they have been considered, let alone nominated,” says their Chaplain.
Sore Ogunmoyero, 15, Rachel Fadare, 15, Naiya Adrien, 15, Caitlin Ochana, 15
The Douay Martyrs Catholic School, Ickenham, Archdiocese of Westminster
St Edwards Youth Catholic Council
The Youth Catholic Council of St Edward’s parish have thrown a spotlight on the issue of rough sleeping. The group started as a few young people trying to highlight the needs of the homeless and rough sleepers to the parish.
The Youth Catholic Council of St Edward’s parish have thrown a spotlight on the issue of rough sleeping. The group started as a few young people trying to highlight the needs of the homeless and rough sleepers to the parish. The young people stood up in front of the parish week after week asking for the community’s support. The young people had a wealth of empathy and asked how they as young people could change the situation for homeless people. The response from the parish was amazing! One of the parish said, “These young people keep our Catholic community fresh and vibrant.”
St Edwards Youth Catholic Council
St Edwards and St Luke’s Parish, Keymer, West Sussex (Diocese of Arundel and Brighton)