I’m very inspired by my mother. Day in and day out I see her work so hard for our family. When I’m older, I hope to have the same effect on my family.
Our Youth
Scientist Motivates Students
St. Francis Prep’s Lanquiao Gao reports on a series of lectures at Rockefeller University, Dr. Thomas Sakmar’s presentation and how the world of science needs innovation and optimism.
TMLA’s Mariel Is Top Scorer At Tablet’s HS Press Awards
Every year, The Tablet invites all Catholic high school newspapers in the diocese to participate in a friendly competition. The editorial staff reads all submissions and chooses winners based on the quality of the work and how it serves the student body. The ceremony was a chance to honor the work of the young journalists as they strive to promote the values of truth and justice through student journalism.
Teens Embrace Faith at Brooklyn Catholic Youth Day
Two thousand teens from 65 parishes and schools came to Carnesecca Arena at St. John’s University, Jamaica, to experience this year’s Brooklyn Catholic Youth Day on Saturday, April 30. The day was filled with prayer, music, talks and fun opportunities for fellowship for junior high and high school teens from parishes around the diocese.
Youth Views: What is your favorite part of the week?
My favorite part of the week is Thursday afternoon because I tutor children who might be having difficulty in a certain subject. I like to make sure students are understanding their work so they have a bright future.
US Teens Grow Faith in Rome
Sharing and celebrating the joy of faith with thousands of Catholic teenagers from around the globe was a rare moment that not many people are able to experience, a U.S. teen said during an April 23 youth rally at Rome’s Olympic Stadium.
Inspiring Professional Women
During Women’s History Month, St. Joseph H.S. in Brooklyn hosted a Women’s Professional Day. More than 60 women professionals – including entrepreneurs, forensic scientists, artists, doctors, and professors – shared their experiences with the students.
Science Fair Recognition
Ashley Eivers and Chelsea Perez, students from St. Agnes H.S., College Point, placed third at the Nassau Community College Science Fair last month. The theme of this year’s fair was “What Matters?”
Youth Views: What is a virtue that you hold true?
I believe that no matter what is happening in your life, you must always remain faithful. No matter how difficult things are getting, if you stay faithful, God will repay you in double because there is always a light at the end of the tunnel.
Try Prayer! It Works! Contest
Brithney Rivera, a parishioner of All Saints church, Williamsburg, won first place in the ninth grade category of the national Try Prayer! It Works! student art contest. Another diocesan student whose art was recognized was Irina Zheng, a sixth grader at Our Lady of Guadalupe School in Dyker Heights. She won third place in her category.
