St. Athanasius Church, Bensonhurst, will host a bilingual Night of Adoration, June 19, from 5:30 to 10 p.m. The outdoor celebration of faith will include celebrity guests, motivational speakers …
Our Youth
Fontbonne’s Graduates Honor Tradition, Embrace the Future
This year, graduation ceremonies at Fontbonne Hall Academy, Bay Ridge, were set to reflect the true nature of a Fontbonne education – filled with tradition, yet academically progressive.
Youth Views: How do you avoid procrastination?
Heaven Henry, Sophomore Christ the King R.H.S. My secret is organization and planning. I usually try to do my homework and studying before I start my hobbies or other fun stuff; that way I get it over with. Joseph D’Onofrio, Freshman Xaverian H.S. I try to block out distractions and give […]
‘What I Learned from Mock Trial’
By Joshua Santis As I took the stand to be questioned, I was going over lines in my head, trying to relax. I waited for my “lawyer” – in this case my teammate Talles Moreira – to begin the direct examination. This was our play-off match in the Mock Trial Tournament, and if we won, […]
Youth Views: Reflect Upon Praying for the Conversion of Sinners
“The loss of each soul plunges Me into mortal sadness. You always console Me when you pray for sinners. The prayer most pleasing to Me is prayer for the conversion of sinners. Know …
Annual Art Show Highlights Creativity in Fresh Meadows
By Kaisia Menzies – On May 9, the art department of St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, held its annual spring art show …
St. John’s Prep Cleans Up
Students of St. John’s Prep, Astoria, and school chaplain Father Augustine Liju, joined Greening Western Queens and missionaries from the Latter Day Saints to pose for a picture after cleaning up Hoyt Avenue. The group and project were organized by Astoria residents Jeffrey and Anna DeBartola.
Teen News Flash: Christ Is Risen Contest Entries and Summer Academy
Pick Up Art Contest Entries Students who submitted entries for the Christ Is Risen Art Contest 2015 can pick up their art work until June 1. Call 718-499-9705 to schedule a pick-up time. Summer Academy The St. Francis Prep Summer Academy, Fresh Meadows, runs July 27-July 31, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It offers courses […]
Youth Views: What Food Brings Back Good Memories For You?
Melissa Lent, Junior Christ the King R.H.S. Jasmine rice always brings back good memories of family dinners. Any Chinese dish reminds me of my dad cooking for us and the conversations we had over dinner. Karol Gajewski, Junior Christ the King R.H.S. Pierogi because when I would be in Poland, my […]
St. Edmund Prep Students Visit Model Congress at Harvard
For the first time, four students from St. Edmund Prep, Sheepshead Bay, attended the Model Congress Simulation at Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass. Shelby Lau, Amanda Mattioli, Rayan Ramirez and Gerald Rehill fielded the first team to take part in the three-day conference. Each team member was assigned a current Senator or Representative and spent weeks […]