Category: Youth
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Christian Smith: The situation with US Catholic youth actually is grim
How to respond??
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The system is down: systematic problems with the faith formation of children in American Catholicism
The structure of our catechetical ministry (more than the catechists – this is not a case of individuals making mistakes) assumes that Catholic parishes, not Catholic parents, are responsible for bringing up children in the faith. Yet, you know, it was my husband and I, not the parish catechists, that promised to do exactly that?
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Viewpoint: Banning Altar Girls is Theologically Unsound and Pastorally Imprudent
In a January 26 statement, Fr. Joseph Illo, pastor of Star of the Sea parish in San Francisco, announced a new policy whereby altar girls at Mass would be phased out and thenceforth only boys would serve at the altar.
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National Catholic Youth Choir 2015 Season
Applications are currently being accepted for the 2015 season of the National Catholic Youth Choir (NCYC).
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National Catholic Youth Choir: ‘Called to Serve’
Each summer since 2000, youth from throughout the United States have gathered in Collegeville to participate in the National Catholic Youth Choir, including a tour each year through Midwestern states.
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National Catholic Youth Choir begins – an Interview with AWR
The theme this year, inspired by Pope Francis, is “Called to Serve.”
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Sacramental graduations and the religious education schedule
We wonder why youth don’t stick around after their confirmation…
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“And my confirmation name is…”
During a recent confirmation service I attended, I was struck — once again — by the fact that every candidate announced a “confirmation name” they had chosen. For one, I am always intrigued by the names that come to be chosen. I think it reveals something about a spiritual journey if you name yourself after,…
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National Catholic Youth Choir – applications due FRIDAY!
Each year up to 45 high school students entering grades 10, 11, and 12 from across the United States are selected to participate in the choir. This year’s theme, drawing on the message of Pope Francis, is “Called to Serve.”