Service Immersion Program helps shape students as Vincentians in action "We follow the Vincentian philosophy to walk...
Youth
Communication that leads to communion
Today, I am referring to communication that leads to communion, creating in us a deeper appreciation of both the message and the messenger. It allows us to reflect on what we have heard or seen, and to respond in a relational way. It best expresses who we are, and honors the sacred in the other.
The Challenge of Evangelizing Young Men and Women
Bishop José Ignacio Munilla Aguirre knows first-hand the challenge of evangelizing young men and women. He was not...
WYD Vincentian Family Catechesis
FAMVIN 2013 is the official source for information and multimedia about the Vincentian Family Gathering in the context of World Youth Day in Rio this summer. The following "Catechesis" are now available for download. 1 “Come and see: how good it is being together as...
World Youth Day – new hub
The official website for World Youth Day Rio 2013 now has another channel called "Get Ready", which is aimed at the training to youth. This portal will provide tools for meditation, information about the WYD Journey, as well as spiritual content, testimonials, weekly...
What young Catholics want
The church young Catholics want As a young Catholic who works with many young Catholics, Annie Selak, offers these thoughts in a Washington Post piece. A church that takes our experience seriously A church that emphasizes the inclusive ministry of Jesus A church that...
Leavenworth Sisters fostering young leaders
The Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth and the University of Saint Mary, Leavenworth, Kansas are preparing for the 14th Annual Leadership Camp for girls entering 6th, 7th and 8th grades Particpants will learn about: Their faith. How Catholic Christian values and...
Vatican – answering wrong questions for youth?
The Vatican’s culture ministry warned on Thursday (Jan. 31) that the Catholic Church risks losing future generations if it doesn’t learn how to understand young people, their language and their culture.The Pontifical Council for Culture invited sociologists, web...
Colin Powell – Kids need structure
How can you help kids get a good start? In this heartfelt and personal talk, Colin Powell, the former U.S. Secretary of State, asks parents, friends and relatives to support children from before they even get to primary school, through community and a strong sense of...
Young people moving away from religion – why?
This is the question posed by a recent special on NPR More Young People Are Moving Away From Religion, But Why? One-fifth of Americans are religiously unaffiliated, and those younger than 30 especially seem to be drifting from organized religion. Regardless of the...
