Speaking Out
Growing up, there wasn’t the option to not go to church. In our household, if you don’t go to church, you don’t get to celebrate Christmas or Easter, which are two pretty big holidays for a young kid.
Speaking Out: Starting our own youth group
By Kathleena Henricus, Youth Speak NewsThere was one important lesson my friends Matthew Remedios and Monika Cyfko learned while volunteering at our parish’s summer camp — youth need this kind of bonding and faith experience all year round.
Speaking Out: Being pro-life for all life
By Janelle Lafantaisie, Youth Speak NewsThe other day I was hypnotized in my Instagram Stories when I saw that a friend posted a meme. If you’re not in the generation familiar with memes, they’re generally a photo that’s been edited with words to add humour.
Speaking Out: Coming of age in Church today
By Katherine Szojka, Youth Speak NewsYoung people rediscovering sacred music, learning the beauty of the pipe organ and young women veiling for Mass.
Speaking Out: What I learned about fasting
By Michael Romen, Youth Speak NewsIt was Week 1 of my Exodus 90 fast and I really wanted a brownie.
Speaking Out: What I learned from Genesis
By Andrea Dsouza, Youth Speak NewsThis year, I decided to read the Bible all the way through, starting at the book of Genesis.
Speaking Out: Do smartphones have a place in class?
By Nicole Vas, Speaking Out
Speaking Out: My weekend in a monastery
By Gabriela Pariseau, Speaking OutThis was one February reading week that certainly won’t be forgotten.
Speaking Out: Lessons from Catholic media
By Vincent Pham, Speaking OutRecent revelations that Fr. Thomas Rosica admitted to committing plagiarism came as a surprise to me, having over the years read a number of his books and articles.
Speaking Out: The beauty of Adoration
By Speaking Out, Danielle RivestI remember my first experience of Adoration very vividly.
Speaking Out: Homilies that attract youth
By Declan Riley, Speaking OutIt’s no secret that the Catholic Church is not a “young kids’ game.”