Youth Speak News
The spirit of Christmas giving arrived early this year in Edmonton, with the St. Joseph’s College Catholic Students’ Association at the University of Alberta collecting clothing to keep dozens of homeless people a little warmer this winter.
Speaking Out: Promising step to reconciliation
By Kathleena Henricus, Youth Speak NewsOne month ago, Pope Francis and the Vatican announced an upcoming papal visit to Canada to foster reconciliation with the country’s Indigenous populations in the aftermath of children being found in unmarked, residential school graves.
Students make mark as social justice activists
By Angelica Vecchiato, Youth Speak NewsIn the wake of eye-catching headlines announcing the discovery of unmarked burial sites at former residential schools, Catholics around the country were deeply troubled by the revelations.
Speaking Out: The power of Indigenous voices
By SHANIA ROCHA, Youth Speak NewsAs a Grade 11 student in Vanessa Pinto’s English Contemporary First Nations class at Loretto College Catholic Girls High School in Toronto, I appreciate learning about Indigenous history, traditions and relations with Canada.
Bible podcast tops the Apple charts
By Peter Wilson, Youth Speak NewsThe Bible in a Year (BIAY) podcast launched by Catholic priest Fr. Mike Schmitz and biblical scholar Jeff Cavins has emerged as a religious media phenomenon among North American audiences.
Speaking Out: Catechism lessons begin at home
By Paula Ducepec, Youth Speak NewsMonkey see, monkey do. It is an idiom simply meaning children will learn their behaviour by copying what they see happening around them.
Toronto board to mark Indigenous Veterans Day
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterThe Toronto Catholic District School Board is opening the eyes of its students to Indigenous veterans and their role in Canada’s past war efforts.
Speaking Out: Go to Joseph before it’s too late
By JOSHUA FILIPETTO, Youth Speak NewsDec. 8 will be the end of the historic Year of St. Joseph proclaimed by Pope Francis.
Faith Connections puts bow on 16-year legacy
By Quinton Amundson, The Catholic RegisterCatholic young adults gathered one last time, virtually, Oct. 25 to bid farewell to the Faith Connections program operated by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Toronto.
Speaking Out: Putting the halo back in Halloween
By Peter Wilson, Youth Speak NewsWhat is Halloween? What is the meaning of this mysterious holiday dedicated to goblins, gremlins and ghouls?
Youth encouraged to be politically engaged
By Paula Ducepec, Youth Speak NewsGrace Rogalski utilized her power as a young Canadian Catholic voter for the first time in last month’s federal election