On Sept. 23, approximately 60 students from St. Francis Prep’s Forensic Criminology classes were able to participate in a Skype session with world-renowned forensic linguist, James Fitzgerald.
Our Youth
Youth Insight: Priests Need Free Time, Too!
I am 15 years old and thanks to the good teachings of my parents, I love the Catholic church. The Catholic church is my second mother because it teaches me, educates me, and reenforces my faith.
Cristo Rey Brooklyn Supports Sister School in Louisiana
Though they have barely had time to adjust to the new school year, Cristo Rey Brooklyn students lost no time to help another school in the Cristo Rey Network.
Who inspires you?
My inspiration is my parents because they strive to do their best everyday and always put their family first. They teach me and my brothers to love and to always care for everyone.
New Year at Bensonhurst H.S. Center
The high school youth center of the Bensonhurst Youth Cluster kicked off on Sept. 14 at the beginning of the new school year.
Loughlin Over the Top Of Anniversary Drive
At a time when many Catholic schools are closing, Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, the oldest, continuously operating Catholic school in Brooklyn, is thriving.
Youth Views: What is the hardest part of the school day?
The hardest part of my day is actually getting up, getting ready and setting my goals. I want to achieve as much as possible in one day, so I think about what I can and cannot do in order of benefits.
What is a sacrifice you made that was worth it?
One sacrifice I made that was worth it was when I gave up my free time to focus on my education, giving me better grades than ever.
No Couch Potatoes, Youth Watch Films for Faith Formation
In other words, the question “How does Jesus send us?” is being answered by the testimony of the “Dreamers Club” members.
VBCC Mission Trip to Jamaica
Early July, 25 youth and young adults journeyed with Father Dwayne Davis from the Vicariate of Black Catholic Concerns (VBCC) Youth Leadership Ambassador Program to Jamaica, West Indies. The mission sought to serve the poorest of the poor in Kingston.