Our Youth

Teen News Flash: Summer Edition (June 30 – July 7)

Nazareth R.H.S’s Trip To Jamaica

(photo courtesy Nazareth R.H.S. Instagram)

During a school trip this year, students from the East Flatbush high school spent time with young children from Mt. Olivet Primary School in Walderston, Jamaica. Their adventures included spending time on the local farm, taking hikes and enjoying the local cuisine.

Free Summer Camps

The NYC Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) offers engaging high-quality programs for young people in all five NYC boroughs. To learn more, visit the DYCD website on nyc.gov for more information about the individual youth programs or contact 1-800-246-4646 to find a location near you.

Confirmation Celebrations

(Photo Courtesy Nazareth R.H.S. Instagram)

At St. James Cathedral, Downtown Brooklyn, 20 Nazareth R.H.S students received their sacrament of Confirmation. Retired Auxiliary Bishop Guy Sansaricq celebrated the Confirmation for Nadia DeFreitas, Kaiya Hamilton, Arianna Rentas and Juleanna Francois.

NY Hall of Science Opportunity

Are you passionate about science, technology, engineering and mathematics? New York Hall of Science in Corona will be accepting applications in July and August for its Science Career Ladder program. For more information, visit nysci.org/nysci_job/explainer-trainee/

Brooklyn Borough Hall Exhibit

(Photo Courtesy Cristo Rey Brooklyn Instagram)

Messiah Robinson, a rising senior from Cristo Rey Brooklyn H.S., East Flatbush, has his first solo art exhibit on display at the Brooklyn Borough Hall in Downtown Brooklyn.

26th Annual Kujenga Youth Leadership Conference

The Vicariate of Black Catholic Concerns will be hosting its annual youth leadership conference July 27-29 at the Seminary of the Immaculate Conception, Douglaston. Youth between 14-18 years old are invited to attend. Contact Ms. Fowler 718-774-3806.