Each summer since 2000, youth from throughout the United States have gathered in Collegeville to participate in the National Catholic Youth Choir, including a tour each year through Midwestern states.
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National Catholic Youth Choir begins – an Interview with AWR
The theme this year, inspired by Pope Francis, is “Called to Serve.”
Read moreSacramental graduations and the religious education schedule
We wonder why youth don’t stick around after their confirmation…
Read more“And my confirmation name is…”
During a recent confirmation service I attended, I was struck — once again — by the fact that every candidate announced a “confirmation name” they
Read moreNational Catholic Youth Choir – applications due FRIDAY!
Each year up to 45 high school students entering grades 10, 11, and 12 from across the United States are selected to participate in the choir. This year’s theme, drawing on the message of Pope Francis, is “Called to Serve.”
Read moreApplications Being Accepted for the 2014 National Catholic Youth Choir
The National Catholic Youth Choir is currently accepting applicants for its 14th season to be held June 16 – July 1 2014.
Read moreMillennials – What is going on?!
The millennials are not a cohesive group, and here lies the problem.
Read moreMillennials and High Church Liturgy
Recently a friend suggested that I read an article in The American Conservative (January 14) titled “Why Millennials Long for Liturgy: Is the High Church the Christianity of the Future?”
Read moreOnly 15% of US Millennials Call Themselves Christian (?)
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news. As if there isn’t enough of that about secularism.
Read moreWhere are the younger Catholics??
“For several years now, I’ve suspected that my entire generation had vanished from Catholicism.”
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