On Oct. 18, Aid to the Church in Need will host its annual “One Million Children Praying the Rosary” campaign, inviting children — as well as families, parishes, catechists and teachers — to join in reciting the rosary that day, pledging their intention to do so at ACN’s dedicated website for the initiative, millionchildrenpraying.org.
Youth Ministry
Taking risks in faith led Christina Lamas to break barriers, focus on empowering Catholic youth
When asked how her faith and culture impact her day-to-day life and responsibilities as the executive director of the National Federation for Catholic Youth Ministry, Christina Lamas responds with a brief yet resolute, “It grounds me.”
WYD 2027 in South Korea to focus on courage, interreligious dialogue
The first World Youth Day to be hosted in a country where Christians are a minority will seek to instill young people with the courage to share the Gospel while fostering interreligious dialogue, organizers of the event said.
Moms urge Catholic parents to Wait Until 8th and delay children’s cellphone use
As studies reveal the negative effects of smartphones on the health and well-being of elementary and middle schoolers, central Arkansas parents are taking a pledge to delay giving their children smartphones.
Pope tells students to build a ‘fraternal world’ in and out of class
Young people play a pivotal role in promoting social justice and advancing human development, Pope Francis said.
Camps in Archdiocese of Baltimore offer summer of enrichment
This summer, the camp scene in the Archdiocese of Baltimore included three offerings that expanded the horizons and spiritual reach for area students and special-needs adults.
Minnesota kayaker’s goal is to pray rosary on every lake in Twin Cities urban metro area
Scott Kieffer, the director of discipleship for St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Community in Maple Grove, Minn., is 29 lakes away from completing his endeavor to pray a rosary in the 250 to 300 lakes in the Twin Cities urban metro area.
Catholic summer camps help youths meet Jesus serving others struggling under poverty
Summer is mission trip season — which usually conjures up images of a few dozen Catholic teenagers and their chaperones practicing the corporal works of mercy in developing nations while simultaneously expanding their cultural horizons.
Ready to serve: Altar servers reinforce ministry during Rome pilgrimage
During a week of extreme high temperature warnings, altar servers on a pilgrimage to Rome found many ways to cool off and strengthen their faith by visiting the city’s underground catacombs, cavernous basilicas and a temporary pilgrimage center near St. Peter’s Square.
Pope visits children of Vatican employees attending summer camp
Children of Vatican employees began their summer holidays at a new outdoor sports area and pool as part of an annual summer program.
New movie about foster care invites people of faith to take action
A new film promises to open people’s eyes to the 100,000 children nationwide in need of loving homes while also inviting them to be a part of the solution.
Surgeon general’s social media warning for kids ‘one of many steps’ to be taken, say experts
A call by the U.S. surgeon general for health warning labels on social media marks “one of many steps that need to be taken” to reduce the digital environment’s risks to kids and youth, said one of the heads of a mental health campaign launched by the nation’s Catholic bishops.