CATHOLIC GRANDPARENTS ASSOCIATION

The Catholic Grandparents Association (CGA) is a faith‑based organisation dedicated to empowering grandparents to pass on the Catholic faith and keep prayer at the centre of family life. Drawing on the experience of thousands of grandparents who have gathered at national pilgrimages and World Day celebrations, CGA provides a supportive network that helps older family members become confident spiritual mentors for their children and grandchildren.

Key activities include regular “Faith Café” gatherings, where grandparents can share reflections, receive formation resources and deepen their own prayer life; a monthly newsletter and a growing library of downloadable resources; and special events such as the National Grandparents Pilgrimage and the World Day for Grandparents and the Elderly. The association also runs campaigns like Giving Tuesday to raise funds for grandparents who are actively sharing the faith.

CGA’s mission, endorsed by senior Church leaders, is to nurture a generation of loving, morally grounded families by equipping grandparents with the tools, community and encouragement they need to fulfil this vital vocation.