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Youth Speak News

A production of Legally Blond The Musical in Sydney, Australia 2012.

Speaking Out: Finding Christ in my school musical

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Cawthra Park Secondary School is currently preparing for a production of Legally Blonde The Musical where I play one of the lead characters, Vivienne Kensington. That means from Monday to Thursday after school and all-day every Sunday, we’ve been in rehearsals. 

The Knights of Columbus Hockey Club is the only organized city-wide hockey league in Edmonton. It has young hockey players from ages four to 17 years.

Knights of Columbus hockey empowers Edmonton youth

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Bruce Lamer has carved a career out of the sport he loves, and he says he owes much of it to the Knights of Columbus. 

Yvette Borque, left, and Fr. Justin Bertrand are leading a Theology of the Body session at St. Hedwig’s Parish.

Pembroke diocese expands Theology of the Body program for students

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BARRY'S BAY, Ont. – Every week, Kayla Pires travels 70 kilometres to St. Hedwig’s Parish in Barry’s Bay, Ont., so she can learn more about her faith. 

A young boy with other students and a nun in a classroom at the Pukatawagan Residential School, Manitoba, circa 1960.

Speaking Out: How can I be a part of reconciliation?

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I love my Church, but I admit I have at times found it difficult dealing with its sins against the Indigenous community.

The launch of the app, Follow JC Go!, is a great opportunity for young people to express their ardour for the faith, Katherine Szojka says.

Speaking Out: Catholic gaming apps can evangelize culture

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You know an app must be right when Pope Francis gives it his official blessing. 

Pope Francis accepts offertory gifts during the opening Mass of the Synod of Bishops on young people, the faith and vocational discernment in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican Oct 3. Among those presenting the gifts was Emilie Callan, a synod delegate from Canada, pictured with the young adults second from left.

Youth Speak News team recaps the Youth Synod

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From Oct. 3-28, our YSN reporting team followed the discussions taking place in Rome at the Synod of Bishops on young people. Below, a few members from across the country share their own thoughts. 

Above, Larry Clifford, left, accepted the CEFO Medal of Honour on his father’s behalf with some friends and family.

Fr. Fogarty dinner honours Catholic education pioneer

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Frank Clifford based his life on three things: faith, family and friends. 

Speaking Out: Give young people the benefit of doubt

Speaking Out: Give young people the benefit of doubt

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There is a misconception that teenagers will always jump at an opportunity to do wrong. This is based on the stereotype that teens are up to no good. 

Speaking Out: The highs and lows of my faith

Speaking Out: The highs and lows of my faith

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I have left the Church many times, but now I can say with certainty that I will remain with the one, holy, Catholic and apostolic Church for the rest of my life.

Canadian synod collaborators Prevain Devendran, left, and Allyson Kenny leave a session of the synod Oct 5.

Youth looking for leaders to steer the right course

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VATICAN – The Catholic Church must be a place of justice and mercy, and its members must be catalysts for change, some young observers have told the Synod of Bishops.

Renew Toronto participants sing during praise and worship before Holy Adoration at St. Basil’s Parish at University of St. Michael’s College.

Toronto attracts hundreds with first young adults conference

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Khristine Florend is ready to be a true witness to her faith after attending Toronto’s first-ever young adult conference.

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