Scala Youth Ministry

Scala Youth Ministry Scala means ‘steps’. It is the name of a little village in Italy where the Redemptorists first began their work with the poor.

Scala Youth Ministry supports schools & communities through retreats, wellbeing days, leadership training (Meitheal), children’s camps, after-school activities, and family/school support programmes. Its name symbolises new beginnings - first steps on a journey that calls us to friendship, fairness and service. In 1988, Scala opened in Cork, and today is located near Blackrock Castle on the banks of the River Lee. It is home to Redemptorist Youth Ministry, one of the most significant providers of ministry to young people in Ireland. Each year, over 3000 students from Cork and all over Munster participate in Scala’s retreat, leadership and volunteering programmes. These are facilitated by a vibrant and committed international team, who following the same inspiration, create a space for young people to experience friendship, fairness and service.

As a new academic year begins, whether you’re starting a new school or heading into a new year, we hope the transition i...
27/08/2026

As a new academic year begins, whether you’re starting a new school or heading into a new year, we hope the transition is a smooth one and that you settle back into the rhythm of school life with ease!

We’re praying for all our young people as they step into a new season, and we’re looking forward to welcoming new and familiar faces into Scala in the coming weeks.

Here’s to a great year ahead! 📚✨

“Be strong and courages. Do not be afraid, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go!”
-Joshua 1:9

27/08/2026

Preparations are well underway for the celebration of the 40th anniversary of Holy Cross Church, and for the Parish Triduum in September with the Redemptorists.

Please like and share this post and poster to spread the word especially for family or friends who are now living in different parishes and who might like to join us. All are welcome to attend

Duszpasterstwo Polskie w Cork

16/06/2026

We’d also love to hear from you:

🌸 Have you ever visited a sensory garden before?
🌼 What worked well?
🌻 What helped you feel calm, connected, or included?
🌿 What could we do to make this sensory garden even better?

Your experiences and ideas could help shape a space that truly benefits the whole community. ✨

📩 Send us a message or get in touch to support the project:
Email: [email protected]
📱 085 745 6885

11/06/2026

🌱 Are you passionate about gardening, community, or health & wellbeing? 💚

Then we’d love to invite you to get involved in our Sensory Garden project here at Scala! 🌿

This space is being created to support connection, inclusion, wellbeing, and community for local young people and families - and everyone has something valuable to bring to the journey.

📩 Send us a message or get in touch to support the project:
Email: [email protected]
📱 085 745 6885

05/06/2026

🌿 What would YOU like to see in our Sensory Garden? 🌸

As we continue building this exciting community space at Scala, we want to hear from you! 💚

What would make a sensory garden feel welcoming, calming, engaging, and meaningful for you or your family?

✨ Flowers and nature spaces?
🪴 Sensory pathways?
🎨 Creative spaces?
🧘 Quiet reflection areas?
🐝 Wildlife-friendly features?

Drop your ideas in the comments below ⬇️ because this garden is being created for the community, by the community.

We’d love this space to reflect the needs, creativity, and hopes of the people who will use it most. 🌱

28/05/2026

🌿What exactly is a Sensory Garden? 🌸

In this reel, our volunteer Laura explains the idea behind a sensory garden and why spaces like this can make such a positive difference within communities. 💚

A sensory garden is designed to engage the senses - sight, sound, smell, touch, and even taste - creating a calming, welcoming, and interactive environment for people of all ages and abilities. 🌼✨

From colourful flowers and calming scents to natural textures and peaceful spaces, sensory gardens can support wellbeing, inclusion, learning, mindfulness, and connection with nature. 🌱

Here at Scala, we hope this project becomes a place where local young people, families, and the wider community can gather, reflect, connect, and feel at home.

📩 Want to support or get involved?
Email: [email protected]
📱 085 745 6885

28/05/2026

A big thank you to Megan as we say goodbye after a remarkable 14 year legacy at Scala. We wish Megan all the best in her next chapter of life. Over the years, Megan has been far more than a work colleague, she has been a mentor, advocate and a steady guiding force for countless young people who have come through Scala whether it was the Retreats, Outreach or Meitheal. Megan’s patience, warmth and genuine belief in the potential of every person she’s worked with has left a lasting mark on Scala and on all the young people that she has worked with. Megan, Thank you for everything you’ve given to Scala team and especially to the young people whose futures are brighter because of you. You will be deeply missed. We wish you all the best in whatever comes next.

We love being part of the SDG superhero programme for primary schools ✨
28/05/2026

We love being part of the SDG superhero programme for primary schools ✨

We are building a Sensory Garden in Scala in collaboration with SERVE We would be delighted if anyone has any of the bel...
27/05/2026

We are building a Sensory Garden in Scala in collaboration with SERVE

We would be delighted if anyone has any of the below to donate to us over the coming weeks. If anyone would like to come and give a hand we’d be delighted. Get in touch with Megan for more …. She may be leaving her role , but will be still volunteering and part of the Sensory garden project until the end of the year.

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T12YV52

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