The three are parishioners at St. Andrew’s in Elk River, where they have sung at Masses, confirmation retreats and faith formation nights.
Sounds of hope: Three teens share music and faith at their parish
Listening to young Catholics
“While class members are passionate about their faith and serving in the church, they seemed far less polarized than many Catholics of my generation.”
Nation/World news briefs: Sept. 12, 2022
In focus: Michigan abortion law, war reparations for Poland, youth rounded up in Eritrea
USCCB official sees enthusiasm building for WYD 2023 in Lisbon, Portugal
The 2023 edition of WYD — set for the first week of August next year in Lisbon — is going forward with U.S. registration, opening in the next month or two for WYD pilgrims.
African bishops lament inability to stop young people from leaving
Meeting in Accra, Ghana, July 25-Aug. 1, the bishops examined the causes of migration, the risks involved — particularly when it comes to irregular migration — and what the church needs to be doing to help.
Longtime youth minister offers suggestions to get teens excited about Mass
“We all desire for the next generation to develop a deep and abiding love for Scripture and the sacraments, in particular the Eucharist, but how do we develop and ‘unleash’ that love in an increasingly overstimulated, disengaged, and screen-obsessed culture?”
Photos of the Week: May 23, 2022
In the spotlight: U2 singer Bono, Buffalo mass shooting, military pilgrimage to Lourdes
Inside the Capitol: Protecting our children from ‘Big Tech,’ child predators
Social media use has increased tremendously over the last decade, especially among younger users. Much chatter has erupted around the country over the damaging content social media algorithms feed to our children and how these algorithms ought to be controlled.