Students of French at The Mary Louis Academy, Jamaica Estates, penned notes of sympathy and support for people in France, then arranged them in the now-iconic symbol of peace.
Our Youth
YV: How do you live out charity?
I display my Christianity through charity by participating in activities in my parish to raise funds
Christmas Art Contest
Keep Christ in Christmas: Greeting Card for Pope Francis – Art Contest
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.