Students from Fontbonne Hall Academy, Bay Ridge, are not known to pass up an opportunity to learn more about technology. Last month, a group of students attended Techweek’s LAUNCH Start Up Competition in Manhattan. They met the next generation of technical inventors and professionals who were there to compete for $50,000 in cash and prizes. […]
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LIU Brooklyn Campus Rocks for Charity
For two days, about 100 different students from the Brooklyn Campus of Long Island University (LIU) took time out from their academic, athletic and social calendars to perform an unusual public demonstration of caring for others – Rock-A-Thon IX.
Tablet TALK
This week’s Tablet TALK highlights a St. Francis College alumnus, a Long Island City-born missionary and martyr, an upcoming concert with “The Singing Policeman,” and much, much more…
Youth Views: Reflect upon the sacrament of marriage.
My parents recently celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary. Marriage is something that has always been important to my family. We believe that the love and devotion between two people helps to strengthen both of them. My brother and I were the result of my parents’ loving and happy marriage. Even when things get rough, we work through things together, which I do not believe would be possible if my parents were not married.
Youth Insight: All Saints Day at Catholic Underground
“Lord I’m amazed by you, how you love me.” These were just some of the words that I heard echoing through Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, Manhattan, on All Saints Day.
Youth Insight: Hearing Not Required
In all, St. Joseph’s School for the Deaf and its students, unexpectedly, educated me in ways that sitting in a classroom simply could not. It made me more considerate of others and strengthened my moral character.
Miss USA Talks About Faith to St. Agnes’ Girls
When the principal of St. Agnes A.H.S. introduced the reigning Miss USA to students Oct. 30, she said the pageant winner “shows qualities that we ask you to strive for this year.” Miss USA spent the afternoon recounting her story to the teenage girls. She finished her talk with a demonstration of Tae-Kwon-Do self-defense moves, which can be done in high heels and a dress.
Reflect on the 10th commandment, you shall not covet your neighbor’s goods
Alyssa Attardo, senior Bishop Kearney H.S. I don’t have to envy someone because we are all capable of our own thing. Kathleen Corbett, sophomore Msgr. McClancy M.H.S. The 10th commandment means that we should be happy with what God gave us and not be envious of people who have things […]
Youth Views: Tell us about a future goal of yours.
I want to be able to travel the world and see and meet people from different cultures/ nationalities. I want to experience their way of life, a new way of life.
Youth Views: What do you think of liturgical music?
I feel that liturgical music can help us pray better. It helps us grow closer to Him. I feel that by listening or singing along to liturgical music, it helps us to see what God has planned for us in the future.