Youth Speak News

Ana Sofia Corona, left, shares tips on discernment with a student during vocations week at Seat of Wisdom College.

Seat of Wisdom College hosts vocations week

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When it comes to discerning vocations, there are always going to be fears because no one knows what tomorrow brings. But whatever your vocation is, joy is the ultimate aim.
Connor Flanagan pumps up the youth with some praise and worship music at the 2018 Lift Jesus Higher Rally in Toronto.

Lift Jesus Higher Rally livens faith of youth

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Adorabelle Namigadde was looking for love in all the wrong places.


“Giving up” something for Lent is a form of fasting. Observers can choose to either deprive themselves from small pleasures and things they they enjoy as a sacrifice to God, for example Netflix or your daily morning Starbucks. Instead of fasting, young people are considering more prayer as part of their Lenten observance.

Give up or give more? Lenten practices of young people today

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Kelsey Jennings is doing something a little different for Lent this year. Instead of abstaining from something for her Lenten observance, she decided to add to her daily devotion.
Benedicte LeMaître and Fr. Geoffrey Angeles sort through new clothes donated to St. Elizabeth’s Closet at St. Mary’s Cathedral.

Youth open closet doors to Winnipeg’s new migrants and refugees

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For many Canadians, hand-me-down clothes from siblings or cousins were a natural part of growing up. However, not everyone is fortunate enough to have relatives to lean on.
Katie Moretta, left, and Isabel Cumming look through piles of donated clothing during the annual St. Gianna clothing exchange.

Queen's University students reject fast fashion with clothing drive

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The sense of sisterhood was definitely palpable at Newman House Chaplaincy on Jan. 28.
A young woman prays during the opening Mass for World Youth Day at Blonia Park in Krakow, Poland.

Young people are returning to traditional faith practices

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In a vast sanctuary filled with kneeling Catholics, the light catches on a single ivory veil, draped over the head of a young woman in prayer.
Bishop Ronald P. Fabbro talks with young people during CCLC week, a summer camp run by the London diocese.

London youth to benefit from amalgamation, diocese says

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LONDON, Ont. – The reality of a priest shortage is hitting home for the Diocese of London and raising concerns about the future of youth ministry.
Young and old venerate the arm relic of St. Francis of Xavier in Mississauga on Jan. 13.

Mississauga youth encounter relic of their patron saint

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MISSISSAUGA, Ont. – When 15-year-old Shania Netto sees the glass-encased arm of St. Francis Xavier, she sees the instrument that converted thousands of her ancestors.
Young adults receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation at the Rise Up conference.

Rise Up inspires students to evangelize from sea to sea

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OTTAWA – There was a killer at the door when Immaculée Ilibagiza discovered how much trust she had in God.

Justin Gregorio’s poster design, left, was featured at the Canadian premiere of Star Wars: The Last Jedi along with Erick Vengaf (middle) and Jimmy Huynh (right).

Student work featured at Star Wars premiere

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It was only a quick 30 seconds of fame, but when those 30 seconds is in front of a VIP audience at a Star Wars premiere, it’s hard not to beam with pride.
Anthony Perotta’s Grade 10 Communications Technology students take part in the annual Wrapping Day.

High school students bring Christmas cheer to needy

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It was like a movie scene of elves working in Santa’s workshop.
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