The government has launched campaign to help young people navigate break-ups with the long-term aim of preventing family violence, believed to be the first of its kind. Love Better is a programme run by the Ministry of Social Development (MSD) with support from Youthline, and offers a text, phone or email contact with advice specifically Read more
Posts Tagged ‘Youth’
How to build a lasting relationship with your LGBTQ child
Monday, February 27th, 2023
If you are the parent of a LGBTQ child, I hope that the following thoughts, which I’ve accumulated as a psychotherapist over the past 35 years, can help resolve some misunderstandings, and help you and your child enjoy a more loving relationship. See what works for you and leave the rest behind. In his beautiful book Read more
Priest apologises for using a lilo for an altar
Monday, September 12th, 2022A priest who was celebrating Mass at sea using an inflatable lilo as an altar was forced to apologise after pictures of blessing the Eucharist while wearing bathing shorts became popular. Read more
Longtime youth minister offers suggestions to get teens excited about Mass
Thursday, July 28th, 2022
My cradle Catholic parents instilled in me the importance of going to Mass religiously (no pun intended) but were never able to articulate why we went, answering only “because we are Catholic and that is what good Catholics do.” It wasn’t until a youth minister explained the significance, depth and beauty of the Mass that Read more
Sacred Heart reopens after social media threat
Thursday, July 7th, 2022
Auckland’s Sacred Heart College is open again after a social media threat led its closure on Wednesday. Police have spoken to the person responsible. Area Commander for Auckland East Inspector Jim Wilson said the person was “extremely remorseful” for what occurred. He also said that police have wound down their presence in the area but Read more
Where are the young people?
Monday, July 4th, 2022
Where do young Catholics stand? To the right, very right, or very left? It’s a fascinating question. A couple of recent articles in France have contemplated the so-called resurgence of left-wing Catholics, who are identified as young, ecologically sensitive, and – some of them – even very left-wing. They are also distant from their rather Read more
LGBTQ youth of faith retell their stories to inspire others
Thursday, June 30th, 2022
Sabrina Hodak grew up in a Modern Jewish Orthodox family but only truly embraced Judaism at age 16, around the same time she understood she was bisexual. It was an upsetting and confusing time, because the same religious mentors who helped her strengthen her beliefs kept saying her sexuality would conflict with her faith. “That Read more
Don’t be religious hypocrites — young people are watching us elderly
Thursday, May 5th, 2022
On the path of these catecheses on old age, today we meet a biblical figure—and old man—named Eleazar, who lived at the time of the persecution of Antiochus Epiphanes. He is a wonderful character. His character gives us a testimony of the special relationship that exists between the fidelity of old age and the honour Read more
Kiwis must ‘take off masks’ to prevent suicide
Thursday, August 19th, 2021
New Zealand mental health advocate, television personality and former comedian Mike King has some straight words for Kiwis about mental health. If we want to prevent suicide and help our kids open up about mental health, there are a couple of things we need to get on to. We need to do more to make Read more
Anglican Family Care encourages youth voice
Thursday, June 3rd, 2021A new internship programme provides a pathway to being a director in the not-for-profit sector. The board of the Anglican Family Care centre has appointed Annabelle Cullinane as its first intern director, working alongside the board for a two-year term. She would not have voting rights but would gain insights and experience and could share Read more