Youth

• US teens gather for 2014 Catholic Youth Convention

  May 15, 2014

  With a theme of “Lights, Camera, Action,” featuring a red-carpet event that included a banquet dinner and dancing, the 2014 Catholic Youth Convention had a Hollywood feel as more than 250 Catholic teenagers from Sanford and around Maine gathered at Samoset Resort in Rockport from April 25 through 27.

  

• Philippine street gang kids find better life through football

  May 08, 2014

  The Gods Against War gang used to lord over the streets of Digos town in Davao del Sur province until its young members realized it’s easier to run in the middle of a field than in dark alleys.

  

• In the Midst of Our Sin, We Encounter the Lord, Pope says

  May 08, 2014

  Pope Francis has urged Argentina's young people to "be the Church" and to trust in God's mercy.

  

• KITA programme was held in St Dominic Church

  May 08, 2014

  The parish of St Dominic held a Keep In Touch Always (KITA) programme on April 27 which began at 12 noon to 5 noon pm. Around 20 participants and parents, not including the facilitators, attended.

  

• World Youth Day at the Diocese of Sandakan

  May 08, 2014

  Catholic youths throughout the world gathered in their parishes to celebrate the 29th World Youth Day in conjunction with Palm Sunday this year.

  

• JPII remembered for influential love of youth, nature

  May 08, 2014

  Pope John Paul II’s love for young people and nature was based on a profound understanding of the link that both bear to God, say organizers of a Colorado summer camp named after the late pontiff.

  

• Tattoos : Does the Church say they are taboo?

  May 08, 2014

  I was recently asked: Could you please explain to me rationally without using [complex] words, and yet using theology, and convince me why I shouldn't get a tattoo? There’s too much mumbo jumbo on the internet and I would truly appreciate finding something concrete and understandable.

  

• WHAT MAKES A SAINT?

  May 07, 2014

  While earthly titles and personal resumes may matter to employers, they do not matter to God. In fact, the only “title” God cares about for us is that we are His son or daughter. Beyond that, the only earthly “title” that would leave heaven applauding would be that of a “saint.”

  

• Hey, I just met you,so let’s get married?: Emotional chastity

  May 02, 2014

  One day, a handsome, mysterious stranger walked into the shop where I work and I gave him a job.

  

• CDM Penang Youth Animates the Passion of Our Lord

  May 02, 2014

  There was a hush followed by complete silence among the congregation when they heard the slash of a whip and a loud harsh shout from the entrance of the church.