Kelly Kraics, junior St. Joseph H.S. I still watch cartoons on the weekends without being judged. If adults watch cartoons they may be classified as weird or strange. Watching cartoons reminds me of my childhood. Daisy Perez, senior St. Joseph H.S. Still being a kid leaves me with an open mind. Adults are […]
Our Youth
St. Francis Prep Students Peek at Patron Saint’s Note
Students, faculty, and staff from St. Francis Prep had the opportunity to reconnect with a profound part of their past: a collection of nearly 800-year-old documents that relate to St. Francis of Assisi.
Youth Views: Reflect upon the sacrament of marriage
Sarah Higgins, senior St. Agnes A.H.S. Marriage is very important to society because it teaches the strength and importance of love and commitment. The bond that marriage produces between a couple reflects their love and utter devotion to each other. This is important for people to see because many today are afraid of commitment. Commitment […]
Scout Helps Others With Eagle Vision
Congratulations to Davide G. Rindone from St. Athanasius parish, Bensonhurst, on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. He collected over 500 pairs of glasses for those in need in Guatemala. That’s 200 pairs over his initial goal! He collaborated with local churches, schools, the YMCA and other places of work to collect donations of glasses […]
Grateful Students at SJHS
By Emmanuela Blanc St. Joseph H.S. in Downtown Brooklyn is a place where we learn in all of our classes that giving is an important aspect of living a healthy Catholic life. Students give of themselves when they volunteer at places that need assistance, such as at nursing homes or at our old grammar schools. […]
St. Thomas Aquinas, Flatlands – Youth Stay-a-Wake-athon Lock-in
Friendship, faith, food and fun is what St. Thomas Aquinas parish, Flatlands, is offering youth on Feb. 27-28, 6 p.m. to 9 a.m. at Msgr. King Hall, 1550 Hendrickson St., Brooklyn. There will be a live band, bake off, guest speakers, dinner, games, a movie, a pancake breakfast and much more. You must register by […]
Diocesan Youth Day 2015
Paul Morisi, the coordinator of adolescent and youth adult formation for the diocese, is very happy to announce that online registration is now open for Brooklyn Catholic Youth Day (#BCYD) for teens in junior high and high school.
Diocesan Youth Hang Out with An Author and Newswoman
Youth from throughout Brooklyn and Queens joined the diocesan Vicariate of Black Catholic Concerns for the annual Youth and Young Adult Leadership Conference. This year one of the guest speakers was Liz Faublas, host of “Currents,” the daily news show on NET-TV, the sister news organization of The Tablet. Faublas shared her experience of leadership […]
Christ is Risen Art Contest
Youth Views: What drives you to accomplish your goals?
Lawrence Vadopivec, freshman Holy Cross H.S. If I complete my homework, I can play video games and take naps. Rachel Zhang, freshman St. Francis Prep What drives me is that people are counting on me to do things, and if I don’t do them, I not only let them down, I let […]