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Why do we baptize infants, and why was Jesus baptized?
23+ hour, 14+ min ago (640+ words) Some Evangelical friends were recently quizzing me on the Catholic understanding of baptism. Why do we baptize infants? The post Why do we baptize infants, and why was Jesus baptized? first appeared on OSV News. Q: Some Evangelical friends were recently…...
Expert urges vigilance in digital formation as Australia’s social media ban goes into effect
4+ week, 18+ hour ago (837+ words) (OSV News) "As Australia's social media ban for children under 16 goes into effect, a digital media expert at the Australian Catholic University emphasized the need for vigilance and education in helping young people navigate the digital space. In a video…...
Vatican yearbook goes online
4+ week, 2+ day ago (398+ words) VATICAN CITY (CNS) " The Vatican's fat red yearbook, known as the Annuario Pontificio, will now be available and updated regularly on an app and online. The digital platform "will guarantee reliable and immediate access to certified content, promoting an accurate…...
SEEK 2026 to draw inspiration from St. Pier Giorgio Frassati
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (663+ words) (OSV News) "The upcoming SEEK 2026 conference is inviting young Catholics and attendees of all ages to embrace its theme inspired by St. Pier Giorgio Frassati: "To the Heights." "St. Pier Giorgio called (young people) to go into the heights," Curtis…...
‘You can feel God present,’ says teen from Kentucky parish attending NCYC for first time
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (964+ words) INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News) "For anyone who has not attended the National Catholic Youth Conference in Indianapolis, the number of young Catholic participants can be overwhelming. A group of four first-timers from Cristo Rey Parish in Florence, Kentucky, certainly thought so....
Service projects, activities offer teens at NCYC ways to ‘grow deeper’ in faith
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1437+ words) By Mike Krokos / The Criterion INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News) "The interactive exhibit hall in the Indiana Convention Center has become a destination for National Catholic Youth Conference participants to buy merchandise, visit booths for information on vocations, and to take time…...
Pope Leo offered wisdom for all ages during digital encounter
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (235+ words) I was planning to drive the short couple of hours to Indianapolis Nov. 21 to be present for the digital encounter between the young people at the National Catholic Youth Conference and Pope Leo XIV. But at the last minute, plans changed,…...
Pope tells U.S. high school students their voice, ideas, faith matter - OSV News
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (925+ words) VATICAN CITY (CNS) " Pope Leo XIV urged U.S. high school students to be "intentional" with their screen time, their prayer time and their involvement in a local parish. "One of my own personal heroes, one of my favorite saints, is St....
Funny hats show the joy of NCYC while T-shirt messages feature the heart of youths’ faith
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (342+ words) INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News) "When it comes to creative, attention-getting fashion that always makes people smile, participants at the National Catholic Youth Conference have a tradition of wearing a wide variety of headgear that adds another flavor of fun to the…...
Youth leaders share their hearts and faith with teens at NCYC and grow in both
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1000+ words) INDIANAPOLIS (OSV News) "Some people will question the sanity of an adult who willingly agrees to be a leader for three days or more for a group of teenagers at a national conference of 15,000 youths. Katie Tipker even added to…...