More than one hundred gathered for the annual youth lock-in to have a good time and strengthen their relationships with God.
Our Youth
Youth Views: Is It Important to Come off as Honest and Sincere?
Andrew Wenzler, sophomore Archbishop Molloy H.S. I feel that it is important to just be yourself and don’t let anyone change you. If you stay true to friends and family, they will see you are a genuine person and would respect you for that. Imani Ragguette, senior St. Saviour H.S. It is important […]
Pi Day at Holy Cross H.S.
Students from Holy Cross celebrated National Pi Day with a competition to see who could recite from memory the most digits of this infinite number that expresses the ratio of the circumference to the diameter of a circle.
Holy Cross Cantor Says Goodbye to Cardinal Egan
Holy Cross freshman Evan Katsefes, a cantor at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Manhattan, had the privilege of singing in the choir at the funeral Mass for Cardinal Edward Egan. “I was honored to share such an intimate space with dignitaries, celebrities and accomplished musicians,” he said. “It was a beautiful Mass and a great way to […]
Benefit Concert Organized by Local Youth
Connor Whelan, 19, is a musician from Brooklyn who has taken it upon himself to organize a concert to benefit the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, L.I. The gig will feature other local musicians, including Gypsy Trane, Steven Vaughn, Nicki Marone and Maribeth Dono and the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) Choir. A varied […]
Knights Show Strength in Wearing Pink
Students at Holy Cross H.S. united in an effort to raise funds and awareness of breast cancer. The project is spearheaded by Cathy Kenny, junior class moderator and coordinator of the Science Research Program.
Teen News Flash: Concert at St. Francis Prep
On Friday, March 20, 7:45 p.m., the four premiere ensembles from the music department at St. Francis Prep, Fresh Meadows, will be presenting their annual Jazz/Pop Concert. They are the jazz band, chamber choir, honors percussion ensemble and chamber orchestra. Senior drummer Gabriel Godoy said this concert allows students to be individually expressive, given the […]
Youth Views: What Food Brings Back Good Memories For You?
Isabela Carrasco, sophomore St. Saviour H.S. Salt water taffy reminds me of the beautiful summers I would spend with my mum, sister, grandma and great-grand uncle in Rockport, Ma., when we would all get along and get to relax. Christian Horan, junior Archbishop Molloy H.S. My mom always made vanilla cake with vanilla […]
Youth Views: Reflect Upon Catholic Meditation
Thomas Leuthner, freshman Holy Cross H.S. I think that some Catholic people feel that since God loves them, He should answer them right away. This is not true. As an athlete, I like to clear my mind and pray before a game not only for me to do well, but for everyone I love and […]
Teen News Flash: Benefit Concert Organized by Local Youth
Nineteen-year-old Connor Whelan is a musician from Brooklyn who has taken it upon himself to organize a concert to benefit the Sisters of St. Joseph of Brentwood, L.I. The gig will be featuring other local musicians, including Gypsy Trane, Steven Vaughn, Nicki Marone and Maribeth Dono and the Immaculate Heart of Mary (IHM) Choir. A […]