At the end of June, Bernie went to Holy Cross Girls Schools and De La Salle School to take part in their respective Faith in Action and Culture days.

After delivering the keynote speech at Holy Cross on the importance of using our voices as a tool for change and putting our faith into action, the students joined Bernie for workshop sessions where they could look deeper into what this means to them. In these workshops, the students looked at how they, as young people, can make a difference by putting their faith into action on issues they care about. In particular, they looked at how they could use their social media platforms to promote inclusivity as well as advocate on issues that they deal with day-to-day.

At the De La Salle school, Bernie looked Pope Francis' encyclical Fratelli Tutti. As part of this workshop, they looked at what culture means to everyone, including our misconceptions of other cultures, and how we can express and celebrate all culture. Whilst there, they discussed the importance of understanding other cultures and the issues faced by young people - both nationally, and as members of Catholic communities. The day ended with a marketplace of stalls, various activities and music - with dancing and food from around the world.

Both days were fantastic, and they provided an excellent opportunity for us to engage with young people, working with them to talk about the issues they hold close as well as celebrating other cultures.