Marianna Tzirani, from St. Francis Prep in Fresh Meadows, writes about her Biotechnology class visit to the lab at the Lake Success DNA Learning Center in Cold Spring Harbor, L.I.
Our Youth
What is a virtue that you hold true?
I believe kindness is a virtue that brightens everyone’s day. You may never know what someone is going through so if I’m able to make someone smile, that is my priority.
Youth Preaching Weekend
Last fall, students from St. Agnes Academic H.S., College Point; Albertus Magnus H.S. in Rockland County; and St. John the Baptist H.S., West Islip, came to St. John the Baptist for a weekend of prayer, study and the forming of community.
Teen Newsflash
Events in Honor of Black History Month, Christ is Risen Art Contest and Dominican Youth Day.
Easter Art Contest
Annual Easter Art Contest: Christ Is Risen
2015 Keep Christ in Christmas Art Contest Winners
Check out the winning and honorable mention art work and photos from the ceremony, as well as information on the contest.
Youth Views: What is a virtue or value we should strive for as a country?
As a nation, we strive for the virtue of tolerance, serving as a haven for all those who need it. Personally, I try to embody this ideal by being accepting and open to the people I encounter.
Time with God in Bath Beach
Young people from Brooklyn spent their Friday night with God at Most Precious Blood Church in Bath Beach. The Jan. 15 night of worship included Eucharistic adoration and music by the Kingdom Builders group.
Fostering a Culture of Life
Christ the King R.H.S., Middle Village, developed a cross-curriculum approach to educate Catholic youth on the right to life cause.
Youth Views: What was a sacrifice that you’ve made that was worth it?
A sacrifice that I have made that is worth it is participating in the Hunger Awareness Challenge because it is helping the less fortunate. I try to live in their shoes for one day during each school cycle and donate money for a greater good.
