Youth Groups

Faith over breakfast

Faith over breakfast is a new breakfast and faith discussion group for young people. Join us on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of each month at 9:30am in the Ss Peter & Paul church meeting room. Bring along your breakfast and friends! Follow us on Instagram @faith_over_breakfast_lh. For more info, contact Carmen, Parish Youth Coordinator carmen.sam90@gmail.com. All youth of all ages are welcome.

Italian teenager, Carlo Acutis, to become first millennial saint on 7 September 2025

Pope Leo XIV has announced the canonization of Carlo Acutis, the Catholic Church’s first millennial saint, originally scheduled for April 27, but was postponed following the death of Pope Francis on April 21, will take place on 7 September.

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Come and join us for Alpha Youth

Are you in Years 7–13?  Come and join us for Alpha Youth —a weekly series exploring the big questions about life, faith, and purpose—3pm-5pm, in the St Martin de Porres Hall of SS. Peter & Paul Church.  Come along for an afternoon of food, fun, faith, and friendship! To register your interest, find out more, or if you would like to sponsor a meal or help with the programme, please contact Carmen at: youth.teawakairangi@gmail.com

LIFE TEEN SUMMER CAMP 2027

Grow your faith at the best Catholic camp ever! For teens ages 13-17, join the Te Awakairangi group going to Life Teen Summer Camp. Dates are 19th-23rd January 2027 at Camp Keswick, Rotorua. Spaces are limited. Life Teen are also looking for Summer Missionaries – if you are 18 years and older with a heart to serve, please consider helping at Summer camp. If you are interested or for more info, please email Carmen at youth.teawakairangi@gmail.com