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Youth Views
Youth Views: What is a talent that you do not posses yourself, but still appreciate?
Anna Sullivan, sophomore Fontbonne Hall Academy I talent I can appreciate is dancing. However, I do not have this talent. To dance a person needs to channel their emotions and represent how they feel. It takes a lot of courage and can greatly affect people. Cynthia Sarkis, sophomore Fontbonne Hall Academy Making […]
Youth Views: With school almost done for the summer, what are you most looking forward to?
I look forward to being able to finally go back to being a lifeguard at an outdoor pool so I can help some of my old friends and keep others safe.
Youth Views: Ever learn something from someone unexpected?
My younger cousin, 4, reminded me how wonderful it is to be young and a child-at-heart. She taught me to place my stresses aside and to enjoy life in the moment.
Youth Views: What does Easter and the resurrection mean to you?
To me, the resurrection of Christ means that my soul is getting closer to God, spiritually. Also, I can rejoice that the happiness of humanity is around us. It is a way to celebrate that the world is not full of evil.
Youth Views: What difficult decisions do you or did you face?
One of the hardest things I have to decide is going against the status quo. It may seem like a cliche, but like other teenagers, I have to face the decision of going along with the crowd or swimming upstream.
Youth Views: What is on your bucket list?
I want to learn and be fluent in Korean, Japanese and Chinese. I also might want to live in South Korea
Youth Views: What is a decision you are proud of?
Analia Acevedo, senior Cristo Rey Brooklyn I made the decision to study at Cristo Rey Brooklyn. This decision shaped my life and molded me into the person I always want to look back on. My school has made me a responsible and caring individual, with an education and work experience that will help me succeed. […]
Youth Views – What does the Seventh Commandment, “You Shall Not Steal,” mean to you?
Meaghan Pastore, sophomore St. Saviour H.S. To me, it means that we should not rob each other of the goods that God placed on the earth. Gaelle Mertilien, senior Bishop Kearney H.S. The Seventh Commandment means to me that you have to be grateful for what you have and not try to take […]
Youth Views: What does the Eucharist mean to you?
Brandon Seirbert, senior Holy Cross H.S. The Eucharist is a way to become closer to God and one another. Shayla Machado, senior St. Joseph H.S. The Eucharist means Jesus’ sacrifice to me. Jesus sacrificed Himself for us and our sins. He was determined to deal with the wrath of others. […]