Youth Speak News
After four days of meetings in Rome with fellow youth leaders from around the world, Canada’s representatives returned with at least one overriding lesson: There’s a lot of work to do.
Speaking Out: Pilgrimage is an expression of faith and culture
By Danielle Rivest, Youth Speak NewsThis summer has been the most unique and beautiful season I have experienced. My colleague and I lived in Wollaston Lake, Sask., a Dene reserve in northern Saskatchewan, working with Indigenous and non-Indigenous people and groups, connecting partners to nurture healing, empower youth and foster leadership through the Northern Bridge Community Partnership for the past two months.
Discerning vocations faces several barriers
By Katherine Szojka, Youth Speak NewsFear is the number one obstacle for young people discerning religious vocations, says Sr. Helena Burns.
Speaking Out: Cross much more than fashion item
By Declan Riley, Youth Speak NewsHas the symbol of the cross lost its relevance in today’s world?
Making a new start at summer camp
By Vincent Pham, Youth Speak NewsMaria Pham has been going to summer camp with St. Thomas Thiện’s chapter of the Vietnamese Eucharistic Youth Movement for 11 years, but she couldn’t help feeling a little like a rookie this year.
Speaking Out: Stayed tuned to world around you
By Kathleena Henricus, Youth Speak NewsWhen school let out in June, all my teachers could talk about was, “Don’t waste your summer” and “keep up with the world around you.” But the most notable thing I heard on the final day of class came from a friend. “It sucks, but the sucky things in life don’t stop just because we’re out (of school).”
Speaking Out: Lessons from the Jonas Brothers
By Janelle Lafantaisie, Youth Speak NewsI sat down one night and watched the Jonas Brothers documentary entitled Chasing Happiness. I loved every second. My 15-year-old self was thrilled and I was honestly so impressed by how these three young men completely opened up in a way that was new to their audience (i.e. going from Disney Channel to truth-telling drinking games).
YSN Summer Reads 2019
By Youth Speak NewsSummer is here which means the busyness of the school year is gone. It’s the perfect time to unplug from the real world and curl up with a good book. That’s why The Catholic Register and Youth Speak News have put together a list of faith-based youth titles that we think young book lovers will love.
Speaking Out: Still learning from my Camino
By Andrea Dsouza, Youth Speak NewsWhen people find out that I’ve walked the Camino Portugués across Europe, I am often asked: What made you want to do it? When I take a moment to reflect, I cannot think of anything specific.
Speaking Out: Making the most of high school
By Nicole Vaz, Youth Speak News“Take a risk, get involved, be committed!” Four years later and I finally understand the importance of my high school motto.
Fr. Favin ministered to the best of both worlds
By Michael Romen, Youth Speak NewsFresh from his ordination into the priesthood in 2017, Fr. Favin Alemão found himself at the centre of what seemed to be two different worlds: as associate pastor at Toronto’s St. Michael’s Cathedral Basilica and minister to the Ryerson University Catholic Students Association.