Struggling for ideas for children under lockdown? ACN may just have the answer

By John Pontifex Help is at hand for UK families with young children stuck at home during the Covid-19 lockdown thanks to a new initiative involving a familiar friend – the Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) Child’s Bible. Devised by the schools’ team of the charity for persecuted and other suffering Christians, the... Read More

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August 2, 2019

Love Island criticised for promoting and normalising cosmetic surgery

Parishes and schools have been reminded of their important role in addressing issues youngsters have with their body image, amid growing concerns that many young people are being corrupted by TV shows such as Love Island. “It’s a sad reflection on our modern society that young adults need to seek meaning and purpose in their... Read More

Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland

March 13, 2019

Youngsters to hold second strike in global day of action on climate change

Students are preparing to stage a second nationwide walkout on Friday as part of a global day of “youth strike” action urging leaders to tackle climate change. Organisers of the UK Youth Strike 4 Climate movement say events will take place in more than 100 towns and cities from Penzance to Aberdeen, driven by what... Read More

Catholic Times, News – UK and Ireland, News – World

November 7, 2018

School’s the right path says Christian rapper

Grime artist Stormzy has spoken of how being expelled from school led him to a career in music but has urged youngsters not to follow his example. The Christian rapper from south London, who has previously thanked God for all of his accomplishments, said his mother had felt “let down” after he was removed from... Read More

News – UK and Ireland

March 25, 2018

Educate youngsters to bring an end to Britain’s ‘£12.5bn throwaway culture’

Impressionable youngsters should be taught about the dangers of consumerism and the impact of our wasteful society, a Catholic environmentalist has suggested. Ellen Teague, of the Columban Justice, Peace and the Integrity of Creation, has called on society to tackle its “throw-away culture”, recommending consumerism as the starting point. Her call comes in response to... Read More

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