Youth Speak News

Candice Gomez (left) and Jessica Bews were among the participants in the first Speak Up! session for the 2018 Synod on Young People.

Youth looking for larger welcome mat

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When a young person enters a church for the first time, it can sometimes feel overwhelming, says 22-year-old Jessica Bews: “It helps to see a friendly face and a personal invitation to feel like they belong in the community.”

Fr. Larry Léger and youth minister Eric Luscombe are excited to bring new life to Holy Family Parish’s youth programs.

Busy, but blessed: life of a youth minister

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Eric Luscombe’s first day was a little chaotic.

Youth Speak News Team 2017-2018

Youth Speak News Team 2017-2018

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The Catholic Register is pleased to introduce our new Youth Speak News team for 2017-2018. These 12 young people were selected from a very qualified number of applicants to The Register’s successful YSN program.

Fr. Joseph Tap Tran attracts young people to Vietnamese Martyrs Parish one ice cream scoop at a time.

Vietnamese youth scream for Ice Cream Sundays

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The idea began as a way for Fr. Joseph Tap Tran’s parishioners to beat the heat.

A great block by a player from St. Monica parish against St. Paul’s and Holy Martyrs of Japan parish.

Fellowship, fun and frisbee

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Ten years ago, youth minister John MacMullen could never have imagined the power of a frisbee.

Young adults encounter Christ through Shakespeare

Young adults encounter Christ through Shakespeare

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What do Shakespeare and Christ have in common?
Caitlin McKee shares her testimony at this year’s Steubenville Toronto youth conference at University of Ontario Institute of Technology in Oshawa.

Youth continue mission at home after Steubenville

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Last summer, Kyle Peralta felt God’s power moving within him during his time with Franciscan LEAD.

Émile Constantin produced a contest-winning video that won $1,200 for his late great uncle’s beloved charity, St. Francis Table.

High schooler's video gives back to beloved St. Francis Table

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What started out as a Grade 10 Civics video project became a new way for Émile Constantin to connect with the memory of his beloved great uncle.

The Youth Speak News team have put together a list of faith-based youth titles that we think young booklovers might enjoy for summer reading.

YSN Reads: 2017 Summer Reading List (Part 2)

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The Catholic Register’s Youth Speak News is celebrating the warm weather with a list of faith-based youth titles that we think young book lovers might enjoy for summer reading. Check out what our youth writers are saying about the newest books in youth and young adult literature. Click here to read part one of YSN's summer reading list.

Delegates from the Millennial Summit in Ottawa June 28-30 affirmed the positive role religious faith plays in Canada’s common life.

Millennial Summit affirms role of religious faith in Canada

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OTTAWA – Faith has helped shape Canada for its first 150 years and there’s a youthful next generation that wants to make sure it is just as influential for the next 150.

The Youth Speak News team have put together a list of faith-based youth titles that we think young booklovers might enjoy for summer reading.

YSN Reads: 2017 Summer Reading List (Part 1)

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Summer 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 the Youth Speak News team have put together a list of faith-based youth titles that we think young book lovers might enjoy for summer reading. Check back next issue for more recommendations.

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