Title: 'Spirituality and Global Citizenship.'
A meeting between Jean Vanier and Students, Staff, Chaplains and Guests.
Facilitator: Marian Docherty.
Venue: St David's RC High School, Dalkeith, Midlothian.
Time: 9.30am-11am.
Event Description: The event is designed to engage and inspire young people through a discussion of faith, spirituality and global citizenship focusing on the international work of Jean Vanier, and on global citizenship issues arising in the Middle East. St David's pupils will present their own global citizenship project, Working for Our World, which runs in partnership with the Association of People with Disabilities (APD) in Bangalore, India. The WOW Project enables young people to extend their awareness of other cultures and faiths, to respond to the needs of others and to develop their potential as global citizens. Part of this presentation will celebrate Scottish and Indian musical traditions. We will also feature the experiences of young people who have devoted their time to L'Arche communities around the world.

Jean Vanier will present his views on some global citizenship issues arising in the Middle East. This will be followed by a related question and answer session. The visit will conclude with a video conference link to Bangalore to discuss our joint work and plans for the future. The event will be open to senior pupils in other Midlothian High Schools and to schools across Scotland which support APD in Bangalore. We aim to develop the commitment and faith of our young people through an exploration of Jean Vanier's inspirational work.
Contact: Marian Docherty, dochem70@staff.mgfl.net, 0131 654 4702.