The Catholic Hipster Handbook will help readers realise the only way to go against what’s normal and accepted in the culture is to be authentically Catholic – rediscovering cool saints, forgotten prayers, and other weird but sacred stuff. Being a Catholic Hipster is all about an attitude – an attitude grounded in being part of Read more
Posts Tagged ‘Young Catholics’
Good response from young New Zealanders
Thursday, August 31st, 2017
New Zealand’s Voice to Vatican survey for Young New Zealanders held over July and August this year has received almost 2,000 responses from throughout the country. Results will be analysed and sent to Rome in a report due by the end of October. Youth leaders completed a separate survey which will also be shared with Read more
Youth Conference had a problem – too many people came
Friday, September 30th, 2016
Organisers of an annual youth conference in Brisbane faced an unusual challenge… too many people wanted to come. The four-day event is getting so big might “soon outgrow” present its venue. The conference took place 22 to 25 September. It drew more than 1600 registered participants, a marked increase on last year’s event. The travelled Read more
Religious belief makes a comeback among French youth
Friday, July 29th, 2016
Have young French people reconciled with God? In any event, unlike their elders, they are at least no longer hostile to religion. The portrait of the 18-30 age group that emerges from the exclusive survey on youth and religion carried out by OpinionWay for La Croix reveals a generation that is discernibly more religious than Read more
Palmerston North diocese in search of youth ministers
Tuesday, October 14th, 2014The diocese of Palmerston North is looking for a Te Ahi Kaa/Young Adult Ministry Coordinator. The coordinator will have live-in oversight of Te Ahi Kaa,— a community of 4 young adults (students or workers) committed to a year of service, prayer, hospitality and formation of themselves and other young people. The team of youth ministers will be Read more
As synod starts, Pope says Church must not retreat into dogma
Friday, October 10th, 2014
Pope Francis has stated that the Church “must not withdraw into dogma” and should recognise that “the world has changed”. In an interview with Argentine newspaper La Nacion, Francis indicated that he wanted clergy to be less judgmental and more understanding of those living outside Catholic norms. He told the newspaper: “The world has changed Read more
Youth Conference to be held in Auckland
Friday, May 16th, 2014There will be a three-day National Youth Ministry Conference in Auckland from Saturday 24 through Monday 26 May The conference will focus on formation and networking for youth and young adult leaders. It is aimed at those who lead ministries with young people and those engaged in youth ministry within their diocese, tertiary, schools, movements, Read more
Gap Year students tested by new experiences and strange places
Friday, November 8th, 2013
On Wednesday afternoon, 8 Marist Challenge 2000 Gap year students who have recently returned from their month-long pastoral placements, reported back to their friend and colleagues gathered at Pa Maria in Wellington. This year the ‘Gappies’ went to a variety of placements around New Zealand and overseas. They were sent to the far north of Aotearoa New Read more
Young Catholics in US reject teachings on sexuality
Tuesday, February 26th, 2013
Most young American Catholics believe the Church’s teachings on sexuality and birth control are “out of date” and find Mass attendance an onerous obligation, according to a new survey. The online survey by the Barna Group covered 1296 Christians aged 18-29, including 536 “who had experience attending a Catholic church prior to age 18.” Among Read more
Open letter to priests by young Catholics
Tuesday, September 25th, 2012
Dear Fathers, We are writing this letter to you today because we have some things we want to say to you. Some things are easier to say than others, but here you go. Before that, though, a HUGE thank you. Thank you for having the courage to say yes to your counter-cultural vocation. We are forever grateful Read more