Youth

• studentsEnergy: God’s presence permeates Catholic men’s gathering

  Mar 27, 2014

  Nearly 3,000 men from throughout the Newark archdiocese and other parts of New Jersey filled Seton Hall University's recreation complex Saturday for a robust spiritual workout.

  

• Not only Francis but also past popes have lessons for young

  Mar 27, 2014

  The producers of Canada’s Catholic TV channel, Salt + Light, visited The Catholic University of America Feb. 27 with a special message for youth and young adult leaders. While Pope Francis has been extraordinarily popular among millennials, past popes also have lessons to share — and their example can help win young souls for Christ.

  

• A walk with God: Youth prepare for ‘Camino de Santiago’ in Spain

  Mar 27, 2014

  For more than a thousand years, millions have made their way through the lush landscapes of France and Spain, traversing what’s known as the Camino de Santiago or the Way of St. James. This summer, a group of young people from St. Anne Parish in Gilbert is joining their ranks.

  

• Seven reasons to use your phone more this Lent

  Mar 21, 2014

  Alright everyone, get your foreheads ready because Lent is coming! ‘Tis the season of ashes, sacrifices, singing anything but “Alleluia,” and the color purple.

  

• Confirmation camp for students from Holy Spirit Cathedral

  Mar 21, 2014

  Twenty-one youths from the Cathedral of the Holy Spirit (CHS) Confirmation class of 2014 gathered at the Holy Name of Jesus Church Formation Centre, Balik Pulau, for their Confirmation camp from Feb 21 to 23.

  

• Davison Passion Players prepare for Lenten performances

  Mar 21, 2014

  With Lent underway and Easter approaching, the Davison Passion Players will continue an annual tradition of performing a play that portrays the days of Jesus Christ's life before he was crucified.

  

• American youths give Pope Francis unique anniversary gift

  Mar 21, 2014

  To celebrate the March 13 anniversary of Pope Francis’ election, the youth of America, with the help of Catholic Extension, are giving him a unique gift: a close-up look at their efforts to extend beyond themselves and “make some noise.

  

• Global youth garner thanks for Pope on first anniversary

  Mar 21, 2014

  A group of young people from around the world have launched a campaign called Grazie Francesco – Thank You Francis – to send the Pope messages marking the first year of his pontificate March 13.

  

• My previous Lenten experience

  Mar 21, 2014

  My last Lent was a memorable one. At that time I was studying in Cardiff, Wales in the United Kingdom. The weekend before Lent, the local church reached out to the Catholic students from the chaplaincy.

  
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  Inspired by the Pope, Catholic youth experience new-time religion

  Mar 21, 2014

  It was part rock concert, part Catholic Church and all about religion on March 13 at the Anaheim Convention Centre with a deafening rally, Gospel-like music, loud stomping — and a call to tweet.