The Courtyard Project

Equipping Catholic parishes to reach out to vulnerable young people in their own context, accompany them to discover gifts, and gain a deeper sense of purpose

[Frank Cottrell-Boyce @frankcottrell_b]

1 Queueing across the forecourt to pay for petrol tonight in Prescott , the woman 2 metres in front was taking her time. The man two metres behind said "I only came down for a tube of Pringles" to which I replied

[The Courtyard Project @courtyardproj]

We can’t do all our normal youth work at present, but we can do small things... our bags put to good use, transporting the 45 meals cooked by our CEO @DannyCurtinUK for NHS staff this Easter Day. Happy Easter from Courtyard @Million_Minutes

[Million Minutes @Million_Minutes]

Meet our 2020 featured #siLENT participants!
Currently 1,948 people from across the UK are joining us as together they create a deafening silence this #Lent.
To support them in their silence please visit: https://t.co/OYvbmRNCZi

[Million Minutes @Million_Minutes]

We`ve been #ashtagged, have you? #Lent #siLENT #AshWednesday

[Million Minutes @Million_Minutes]

Could you be our new Director? https://t.co/3ilohGSO2i
Please help us spread the word!
#Vacancy #charitysector #Director

[The Courtyard Project @courtyardproj]

Young people are AMAZING!! Have a look at why Shanea received the Million Minutes Jimmy Mizzen award for Peace and Solidarity here: https://t.co/ZuKlcYG3XJ
#inspirational

[Million Minutes @Million_Minutes]

@shaneakoldham is nothing but inspiring and exemplifies the fact that young people deserve to be recognised and celebrated. It was an honour to spend some time with her today and hear more about her work promoting solidarity and peace! @stbons @ProjectYLML @forjimmyHQ

[The Courtyard Project @courtyardproj]

Why not stand in solidarity with young people this lent? Stay siLENT and stand up for voiceless young people!

[Million Minutes @Million_Minutes]

Stand up for voiceless young people this #Lent. Speak up by taking part in a collective silence, spend some time away from your phone or social media accounts. Join us today: https://t.co/OtefKyXHVf #siLENT2020

[Holy Family Walthamstow @HFCSWaltham]

Our lay chaplain Mrs Grierson enjoyed discovering more about @Million_Minutes #courtyard youth project alongside commited parishioners of Our Lady & St George and St Patrick's #walthamstow Let's get this moving! #ASPIRE @BrentwoodRC

[Million Minutes @Million_Minutes]

Become a social action hero today. Make a real change. Commit to action today: https://t.co/o5DG7f9BW2 #MillionMinutesofChange #RealChange

[Million Minutes @Million_Minutes]

Know of young people committed to social action in your area?
-Support them
-Retweet them
-Help them
-Be Inspired by them
All to often young people get bad press in the media locally.
Let’s change the narrative.
To find out more visit: https://t.co/o5DG7f9BW2

[The Courtyard Project @courtyardproj]

Find out how our schools project is progressing by reading our blogs here:
https://t.co/yMJcy44VZP

#volunteering

[The Courtyard Project @courtyardproj]

Volunteers Kathy and Chris had a great first session yesterday at St Thomas More school with 6 young people, in Wood Green. They are looking forward to weekly visits to the school in the coming months #VolunteerWeek2019 #thankyou #youngpeoplearegreat

[Frontier Youth Trust @FYTtweets]

Today we celebrated together as Streetspace turns 10! 🎉🥂🎂🥳 For many Streetspace gave a language, permission and tribe to those of us who were doing something different on the edge with young people. Together we have come so far but as always new adventures await #joinus

[Daniel Hale @danielhale]

Huge congratulations to Tadz as he starts his new life after giving so much to @Million_Minutes and the fantastic @courtyardproj. Thank you for all you have done and been!

[Million Minutes @Million_Minutes]

*Calling all schools, parishes, youth centres, diocesan officers*
Nominate your unsung hero or heroine today: https://t.co/ptthnkFv5L
Deadline for nominations is the 24 May 2019.
RECOGNISE. NOMINATE. INSPIRE.

[Million Minutes @Million_Minutes]

Truly inspiring to finally meet our 2017 Pope Francis winner Aaron Omotosho from @loretocollege. He is a truly awe-inspiring young person who makes the world a better place, we can`t wait to have him present an award at our 2019 ceremony.

[Million Minutes @Million_Minutes]

Today we remember Jimmy Mizen on the 11th year anniversary of his passing. Our thoughts and prayers go to Jimmy`s family and our champion @margaretmizen.
We are filled with hope, with all the wonderful work @forjimmyHQ does in Jimmy's memory.

[Million Minutes @Million_Minutes]

Did you know that we offer school visits as part of our work here at Million Minutes? Our workshops will encourage your young people to take an active role in social action and inspire them to change their world – arrange yours now! https://t.co/p7ZpNzJPNf

[The Courtyard Project @courtyardproj]

Do you know any inspirational young people? If so then give them the recognition they deserve by nominating them for a Celebrating Young People Award

[Million Minutes @Million_Minutes]

1 MONTH TO GO UNTIL OUR NOMINATION DEADLINE!
The Celebrating Young People Awards.
Deadline for nominations is the 24 May 2019.
Nominate today: https://t.co/ptthnkFv5L

[The Courtyard Project @courtyardproj]

We have a new blog! Have a look at the Courtyard website to find out about one persons experience of getting to grips with the project.
https://t.co/uL72wBodfM