Challenge 2000

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Challenge 2000

Challenge 2000 began as part of Saint Peter and Paul’s Parish in 1988. The first office was in the presbytery kitchen.  Initially it was a youth project that worked to support young people. Challenge 2000 has since grown into a respected agency that serves the community, our church and the wider Wellington region.

Challenge is committed to the formation and faith development of young people across the parish and from time to time offers opportunities for study and prayer, community and fun.  One of the philosophies of Challenge is “learn by doing”. Young people are encouraged to participate in all sorts of activities and to offer support for parishioners and parish events. There is an annual Pilgrimage to sacred catholic places every December and two retreat weekends a year at Kopua.

In the parish and in the community Challenge 2000 provides mentoring support, holiday programmes, driver’s licence training and tutoring for exams. Many parishioners have been grateful for the cheerful muscle power provided by the ‘mission team’.

In the parish of St Francis of Assisi Ohariu our Ministry team helps to prepare a yearly Children’s Day Mass, offer aspects of support in the celebration of the Easter Triduum and Social Justice Week, as well as engage with childrens' participation in Tuesday morning Masses or Liturgies.  The team also supports St Brigid’s School Pasifika Group, provides some lunchtime support and supervision for children.

All young people in the Parish are welcome to join activities organised by Challenge. 

Visit our website to find out more https://www.challenge2000.org.nz/ .