Faith. Friendship. Belonging.
CAA youth groups provide a welcoming place where young people can come together, make friends, have fun and grow in their Catholic faith.
Each group belongs to its local parish and is led by local volunteers, with support, resources and accompaniment from the Carlo Acutis Association.
While every parish community is different, our groups share the same purpose: creating opportunities for young people to encounter Christ and discover that they have a place within the life of the Church.
A journey that grows with them
CAA groups are designed to accompany young people as they grow, with age-appropriate opportunities for friendship, faith and involvement in parish life.
Years 4 and 5
Beginning their journey of faith, friendship and belonging.
Years 6 to 8
Exploring faith together through Scripture, prayer, the saints and the liturgical year.
Years 9 to 11
Growing deeper in faith and discovering how to live it in everyday life.
Years 12+
Continuing their journey as young disciples, growing in faith, service and leadership.
Young people experience faith in lots of different ways.
Alongside regular youth group sessions, CAA groups create opportunities to take part in prayer and worship, retreats and pilgrimages, service within their parish and community and, of course, plenty of social activities and fun.
As part of the wider CAA family, groups can also come together for shared events, giving young people the opportunity to meet others from parishes across the network.
