Victoria University religious studies professor Paul Morris says there is evidence of a religious revival among the young. Dr Morris conducted a survey of 147 students at the university and found of those who had a religious upbringing, half of them were as committed to their faith as when they were growing up. About 10 Read more
The bad weather in Fiji has not deterred close to 100 Catholic youths are braving strong winds and heavy rain in show of their faith. Former radio personality Tukini Cama who was the spokesman for participants of the week long walk said on Sunday,the rain would not deter them. “This is part of Holy Week,” Read more
Youth ministry in the Wellington archdiocese has received a shake-up, with a renewed focus on mentoring and training to be implemented from early next year.
A review document looking at resourcing across the archdiocese concluded funds ought to be channelled more towards supporting those already working with young people
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The bishops of New Zealand, the Apostolic Nuncio and clergy joined hundreds of people at a Mass to mark the liturgical installation of Bishop Charles Drennan as the 2nd Bishop of Palmerston North on Saturday 17 March. After the Mass there was a luncheon at which Bishop Peter Cullinane’s many years of leadership in the Read more
Six young people who completed a Gap Year programme in Wellington received their certificates at a graduation ceremony on Sunday. The participants are all people who have recently left College and are about to take their next step – work, study, or university. This year they came from from Auckland, New Plymouth, Waipukurau, Wainuiomata and Read more
If there was one theme that permeated the National Catholic Conference for Youth and Young Adult Ministers (13-16 November) it was unity. It was expressed in the Gospel about sharing talents, in Bishop Peter Cullinane’s message that discipleship is possible only if we are united by Christ, and in keynotes addressing Christian unity and the Read more
Philippines youth day organiser, Fr Favie Faldas says the Internet and social networking is having a negative impact on youth and lessening the influence of the Catholic Church. Faldas, head of the NYD Steering Committee said, social networks provide a way for people to openly the challenge the Church, whereas in the past people would not Read more
The Barna Group team spent much of the last five years exploring the lives of young people who drop out of church. The research provides many insights into the spiritual journeys of teens and young adults. The findings are revealed extensively in a new book called, You Lost Me: Why Young Christians are Leaving Church…and Read more
Youth ministers, parishioners, chaplains, diocesan and school staff and members of various community groups and Catholic movement from around New Zealand are gathered in Palmerston North from 13-16 November for the ‘Head, Heart, Hands’ National Catholic Conference for Youth and Young Adult Ministers, organised by the New Zealand Catholic Bishops Conference Office for Young People. Included Read more
Cara Pozolo identifies herself as a member of the Catholic faith, but said she doesn’t always agree with all of the church’s teachings. Pozolo, a senior at the University of Notre Dame, is one of many students who find themselves struggling to accept some of the Catholic church’s beliefs. These students are not alone. A Read more