The Youth Team 2007-8(click here for the list of past team.)

The Team	Fr. Peter	Caz	Michael	Becs
Fr. Peter Stanton Peter has been the director of Castlerigg since the summer of 2006. He has been a priest of the Diocese of Lancaster since 1987 and originally comes from the Fulwood area of Preston. Before taking over at Castlerigg, he was Chaplain to the University of Central Lancashire in Preston and prior to that, he worked in London with the Catholic Missionary Society. Fr. Peter also has a degree in Computer Science and is studying for an MA in Youth and Community Work. He is a very keen musician. In his own words Place of BirthHome Where do you call home?Where I was born If you were an animal what would you be?Pelagibacter ubique - we are legion If you were a chocolate what would you be?Cantabrian Anchovy What are you hoping to get out of your time at Castlerigg?I'm hoping to get to know the rest of those who work at Castlerigg and to celebrate together what is most important to us. I'm hoping to share some of the joy there is in following Christ with the young people who stay with us What one piece of advice would you give to people who are about to visit Castlerigg?Stock up on seafood beforehand if you like it How would the following people describe you? your parentshe's a good boy really! your best friendan odd-ball your Castlerigg teammateslucky pool player Other than Jesus, who do you aspire to be like?Maximus Decimus Meridius What is your favourite scripture quote?'We are God's work of art' Ephesians 2:10 Is a Jaffa Cake a cake or a biscuit?This matter was decided in a V.A.T. tribunal. It is a cake, because cakes go hard when they are left and biscuits go soft. Caroline Cole Caroline came to Castlerigg in September 2003 and likes it so much she is still here! This is her first year as Team Leader. She is originally from Trowbridge in Wiltshire and went to University in Nottingham studying English and Theology. She spent a lovely year as the assistant Catholic Chaplain to the University and then some years in school chaplaincy before coming to Castlerigg. Caroline enjoys drinking tea, chatting, music, and cooking. In her own words Place of BirthTrowbridge, Wiltshire Where do you call home?Anywhere with people I love If you were an animal what would you be?A sheep If you were a chocolate what would you be?Any fairly traded chocolate What are you hoping to get out of your time at Castlerigg?I am hoping to learn new things, get to know new people and get to know Jesus better What one piece of advice would you give to people who are about to visit Castlerigg?Just come and see... How would the following people describe you? your parentsA lovely daughter your best friendAlways there in a crisis your Castlerigg teammatesAlways there in a crisis Other than Jesus, who do you aspire to be like?My mum What is your favourite scripture quote?'But he said to be "my grace is enough for you. When you are weak my power is made perfect in you" So I am happy to boast about my weakness so that Christ's power can live in me.' 2 Cor 12:9 Is a Jaffa Cake a cake or a biscuit? Michael Carpenter Michael is in his second year as a youth tutor at Castlerigg. He comes originally from Cardiff in Wales, but now spends most of his time in the Northeast when he is not working. Over the years Michael has had quite a few different experiences of working for the church, but his role here a Castlerigg is his first in full time youth work. Michael spent part of his summer in Lourdes with the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. He enjoys reading Harry Potter and is a big Ann Rice fan who writes about vampires - spooky! In his own words Place of BirthNewport, South Wales Where do you call home?Wales, but now South Shields If you were an animal what would you be?Tortoise - always takes me a while to get going in the morning but I get there in the end. Hard on the outside, but all soft on the inside If you were a chocolate what would you be?A chocolate frog - but only the ones from Harry Potter! All chocolates are fairly traded in Hogwarts - of course! What are you hoping to get out of your time at Castlerigg?To work with all sorts of exciting people from around the country, which I'm hoping will deepen my relationship with God What one piece of advice would you give to people who are about to visit Castlerigg?Be open to anything you might do at Castlerigg How would the following people describe you? your parentsa kind and thoughtful boy your best friendAlways needs to be the centre of attention - in a nice way your Castlerigg teammatesA worrier Other than Jesus, who do you aspire to be like?The Pope - because he's cool What is your favourite scripture quote?'Watch and pray' Mark 13:33 Is a Jaffa Cake a cake or a biscuit? Rebecca Totten Becs is in her first year as a youth tutor at Castlerigg Manor. She grew up in Northern Ireland and is sad that her accent has faded. Home for Becs now is Newcastle under Lyme in Staffordshire. Becs has a degree in English and Drama form the University of Wales in Aberystwyth. She has just spent a year volunteering at Savio house in Macclesfield. Becs plans to complete an MA in youth work at Durham University and hopes to be a fully fledged youth worker in two years. She loves to sing, eat cheese and spend time with her beautiful friends. In her own words Place of BirthStoke-on-Trent Where do you call home?The Haven, Newcastle-under-Lyme If you were an animal what would you be?I'd be a bird so I could fly to hotter climates If you were a chocolate what would you be?I'd be a kinder egg, a hidden surprise on the inside What are you hoping to get out of your time at Castlerigg?a deeper understanding of God's love and to find more inspiration from the 100's of young people I shall meet What one piece of advice would you give to people who are about to visit Castlerigg? How would the following people describe you?be open and enter into the experience right away. We seem a little odd, but you'll be singing with us by the end of the week your parentsthey'd say they're proud of me: a hard worker, clean, good with children and determined your best friendbubbly, vivacious, a little mad, but supportive your Castlerigg teammatessupportive, determined, confident Other than Jesus, who do you aspire to be like?Don Bosco, patron saint of young people; man who loved all and saw the good in everyone What is your favourite scripture quote?'I have come so that you may have life and have it to the full' John 10:10 Is a Jaffa Cake a cake or a biscuit?clearly a cake... Jaffa Cake gives it away Sharon McGarel Sharon is from Birmingham and is in her first year as a youth tutor at Castlerigg Manor. She has lots of experience in working with young people and spent a two years as Chaplain at St. Paul's school for girls in Birmingham. Family and friends are very important to Sharon and time spent with them is precious. She loves to play and watch rugby (especially if Johnny Wilkinson is playing!) and would love to travel the world one day especially to Cambodia and the Maldives. Sharon loves to drink tea and sleep. In her own words Place of BirthVentnor Avenue, Birmingham Where do you call home?Birmingham and Aspatria If you were an animal what would you be?I'd be a cat, apparently they sleep 20 hours a day ... wow! If you were a chocolate what would you be?I'd be e Terry's Chocolate Orange: I like to share What are you hoping to get out of your time at Castlerigg?Meet lots of amazing people, increase my experience in prayer and youth work. Grow in my relationship with God What one piece of advice would you give to people who are about to visit Castlerigg?Make yourselves at home and have lots of fun How would the following people describe you? your parentsMom: Caring, strong, principled, sense of humour, wants to make everything OK for those she cares about - often impatient. Dad: My little angel. Step Mom: Kind, thoughtful and considerate your best friendMad, mad, mad, mad, mad! your Castlerigg teammatesfanatically clean, bubbly, beautiful, gigly, enthusiastic, friendly, funny, welcoming, a good friend, caring Other than Jesus, who do you aspire to be like?my friends and family: they're great What is your favourite scripture quote?'Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, 'Love your neighbour as yourself' Is a Jaffa Cake a cake or a biscuit?Let me finish eating this box and I will let you know! Carl Fisher Carl Fisher is from Leeds. After completing a course at Notre Dame Catholic College, Carl has decided to take a year out of education to work with young people, spending a year volunteering at Castlerigg. Carl's role model is Pope John Paul II, - someone he looks to for inspiration. Carl is an upbeat character, very open and always ready to meet new people. He enjoys spending time with friends and family. He loves to dance and sing along to cheesy music. Carl's favourite quote is to "Have fun and share faith..." In his own words Place of BirthLeeds Where do you call home?Leeds If you were an animal what would you be?A dove If you were a chocolate what would you be?Whole nut What are you hoping to get out of your time at Castlerigg?Experience the joy of young people. Pray and see what I feel called to do in life What one piece of advice would you give to people who are about to visit Castlerigg?Be open and want to be different How would the following people describe you? your parentsMessy, loud and smelly at times your best friendMad, out-spoken, religious your Castlerigg teammatesEnergetic funny and random Other than Jesus, who do you aspire to be like?Pope John Paul II. He's the best! What is your favourite scripture quote?'I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never be hungry; he who believes in me will never thirst.' - John 6:35 Is a Jaffa Cake a cake or a biscuit?Definitely a cake Patricia Benson Patricia Benson is from Fleetwood and is part of a very large family. She is a former pupil of Cardinal Allen High School. On completing her time at Cardinal Allen, Patricia went to college for four years to study childcare. Patricia has chosen to become a gap year volunteer at Castlerigg. Patricia enjoys spending her spare time with her family and friends; she is a lovable character, full of life and always ready for a laugh. Patricia enjoys all types of music and also enjoys arts and crafts. She is talented young lady. In her own words Place of BirthBlackpool Where do you call home?Fleetwood, Fleetwood, Fleetwood If you were an animal what would you be?Panda. There are very few of them and they're huggable. If you were a chocolate what would you be?Cadbury Dream - as I do a lot of daydreaming What are you hoping to get out of your time at Castlerigg?Experience working with young people; and to figure out what I want to do in the future What one piece of advice would you give to people who are about to visit Castlerigg?Join in everything - enjoy every minute - be yourself. How would the following people describe you? your parentsCaring, lovely, warm-hearted, a credit to the family your best friendBeautiful, funny, unique, caring, loving, always up for a laugh your Castlerigg teammatesConsiderate, caring, warm-hearted, quiet, lovely, funny, kind, a wicked dancer, shy Other than Jesus, who do you aspire to be like?My mummy What is your favourite scripture quote?'Give all your worries and cares to me because I care about what happens to you' - 1 Peter 5:7 Is a Jaffa Cake a cake or a biscuit?That's the least of my worries. I've no idea!!! Fr. Peter Sharrock Peter is a bit of a legend in the annuls of Castlerigg history. He was director of the centre from 1983-1993 and, as if that wasn't enough, he came back for a second helping at the start of 2005 when he also took up post as parish priest in Keswick - doing both jobs at once! SInce September 2006 he has been a chaplain to the community at Castlerigg and a youth work advisor. He also plays a large role in courses when Fr. Peter Stanton is having well deserved rests! Fr. Peter is from preston originally and has been a priest of Lancaster Diocese since 1978. He has served in quite a few parishes round the diocese including in Preston, Morecambe, Wigton, Carlisle and Lancaster. In his own words Place of BirthPreston, Lancashire Where do you call home?My bed If you were an animal what would you be?Malurus splendens If you were a chocolate what would you be?At least 70% cocoa solids What are you hoping to get out of your time at Castlerigg?To do things I don't think I could What one piece of advice would you give to people who are about to visit Castlerigg?Be brave with yourself How would the following people describe you? your parentsHe tries your best friendHe's trying your Castlerigg teammatescf team@castleriggmanor.co.uk Other than Jesus, who do you aspire to be like?My Mum What is your favourite scripture quote?'Jesus looked steadily at him and loved him' - Mark 10:21 Is a Jaffa Cake a cake or a biscuit?...Is what you ask, late in the day, at Brysons if visiting the Manor
Sharon	Carl	Patricia	Fr. Peter	The Team