Join members of the Bensonhurst Youth Ministry Cluster in helping others, June 29, 10 a.m.
Our Youth
Police Pipe Band Awards Scholarships to Molloy Grads
Bagpipe band members Matthew Lynch and Vincent Dionisi, who graduated from Archbishop Molloy H.S., Briarwood, recently received scholarships from the Port Authority Police Pipe Band.
Bushwick Youth Gear Up to Pray with Pope
Young people from St. Brigid Church, Bushwick, will be among the 400 pilgrims from the Diocese of Brooklyn who would head to this year’s World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland, July 26-31.
Student Films Win Project Hope Contest
Five students from Holy Cross H.S., Flushing, won this year’s Project Hope Contest for their self-produced films. Sponsored by the Brothers of Holy Cross, Moreau Province in Austin, Texas, this year’s contest yielded 750 entries from all 12 Holy Cross schools within the nation.
Youth Views: Who is your inspiration and why?
My inspiration is my father because he keeps on pushing me to become a better person academic-wise and also athletically. It’s hard to keep up grades while playing sports weekly, but my dad tells me the only way I will get better is to practice and study hard.
Maimonides Honors Volunteers
The valuable contributions made by student volunteers at Maimonides were honored during the Annual Student Volunteer Recognition Ceremony and Breakfast.
Teen Newsflash: Summer Academy
St. Francis Prep’s Summer Academy runs July 25-29, 9 a.m. to 3p.m. It offers courses in: Science research, English and math, music technology, computer and fine arts, musical theater, SFP-TV production and video game design.
Youth Views: What makes you truly happy and why?
Being around friends and family makes me truly happy. Our time on Earth will not last forever so making sure my family and friend connections are strong is very important. Having good friends and family makes me feel really happy.
The Power of Collaboration
St. Joseph High School’s Amaris Marte and Jessica Peters write about their experiences teaming up with LaSalle Academy for the The Cooper Union Innovators Program. Their project, titled “War & Peace” received second place on a contest.
Teen Newsflash: Youth Page Submissions during the summer
Are you doing something unique with your parish, youth group or school this summer? Would you like to share your experiences? Submit articles, reflections and photos to mnegrochin@desalesmedia.org.