Keep Christ in Christmas: Greeting Card for Pope Francis – Art Contest
Our Youth
How do you live out Charity?
I give my time to my parish basketball organization. I work the books and coach a fifth grade team.
Living Laudato Si’ in Queens Village
About 15 members of the youth program, part of the Catholic Youth Ministry Initiative, cleaned up the park Nov. 8 by picking up garbage, raking leaves and moving fallen branches.
St. John’s Prep. Vs. Breast Cancer
The St. John’s Prep Student Council sponsored a Breast Cancer Research Theme Day.
My Neighbor?
This unique retreat opportunity will offer Fontbonne juniors a point of access to the lives and stories of their neighbors in Brooklyn.
Reflect upon the following: “The hungry ask us for dignity, not charity.” — Pope Francis
People who are hungry don’t want to be looked down on as defeated. They want to be looked upon as people and to be respected. The hungry are humble and that’s how they want all to be.
Xaverian Forensics Wins Tournament
On Oct. 24, at the second Brooklyn-Queens Catholic Forensics League tournament of the season, Xaverian High School won the tournament championship, which goes to the team with the most combined speech, debate and student congress points.
Living Laudato Si’ at TMLA
Utilizing a grant from the NYC Department of Parks, TMLA students recently refurbished all of the tree beds along Edgerton Blvd. and Wexford Terrace outside of the school and convent.
YV: Reflect upon the following quote by Pope Francis
Nobody likes to be looked down upon. So, we should treat even the hungry and poor as our equals rather then just give them money out of pity.
School of Evangelization Junior High Rally
Over 600 young people came out for a day of prayer, worship, reflection, music and Mass.