I was confirmed this year. It was an absolutely beautiful moment in my life and I’m so grateful that my journey brought me to this moment.
Our Youth
Youth Views: What was your experience like at the Kujenga conference?
The Tablet asks students from around the Diocese of Brooklyn a question for the opinion section of the Youth page. In this special edition, our contributor hails from the Diocese of Charlotte, N.C.
Around the School Bell: Bishop Kearney Students Tackle Solutions to Gun Violence
Bishop Kearney students, accompanied by school staff, attended BaseCamp Expeditionaries this summer as Patricia Michel Scholars and Fellows. This two-week program selects high-achieving students to invest time in researching the design of solutions to different challenges in society.
Teen News Flash – Aug. 4
Teen News Flash keeps you up-to-date with upcoming youth events around the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Let Them Speak: Summer Checklist: College
Now is the perfect time to start thinking about college as you balance it out with all the fun you’re having. Many of you are probably thinking, “How do I use my summer to prepare for college?” Well, don’t worry because I have some advice for you.
Teen News Flash – July 28
Teen News Flash keeps you up-to-date with upcoming youth events around the Diocese of Brooklyn.
Cristo Rey Brooklyn’s Summer Service Trip
Staff and students from Cristo Rey Brooklyn H.S., Flatbush, went on their summer service trip to Mercy Farm in Benson, Vt.
Let Them Speak: Recognizing Injustice
I may not be parading around Union Square, but in no way does that discount the amount of social justice work that I have done. In fact, when I have the time and autonomy to attend protests, I certainly will. Do these actions make me a bad Catholic? Or a bad Christian? They do not.
Steubenville NYC
In the midst of all the noise surrounding teenagers – from the virtual world of cellphones and technology, as noted by Pope Francis, to even the physical, saturated noise within the confines of New York City – the Steubenville NYC youth conference made its way once again to St. John’s University, Jamaica, July 20-22. Carnesecca Arena was filled to near-capacity with thousands of high school students from the tri-state area.
Youth Views: How has your faith impacted you as you move from high school in adulthood?
The Tablet asks students from around the Diocese of Brooklyn a question for the opinion section of the Youth page.