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Strong in Faith: How can we encourage young Catholics to consider their vocation?

May 17th, 2013 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

GERALD BONNER, Strathclyde University: We need a ‘culture of vocation.’ It should be seen as a completely normal part of life for all young Catholics to seriously consider whether God is calling them to marriage or single lay life or one of the many forms of religious life or priesthood or diaconate... in other words conscious discernment should be viewed as an expected stage of life for everyone. When Bishop Anthony Fisher OP was master of students for the Dominicans in Australia, he used to ask the new students each year: “Do you want to be a Dominican saint?” Then, usually ... continue reading.

Art and Caritas on pupils’ pilgrimage of Faith

May 3rd, 2013 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

— St Mungo’s Academy pupils participate in Lentfest, take part in the arts and help their community as they seek their Caritas Awards... continue reading.

Strong in Faith: Pope Francis is calling for the Church to ‘go outside itself’ and reach out to those in spiritual need. How can we put this into practice in Scotland?

April 19th, 2013 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

A fortnightly discussion chaired by our Catholic university chaplaincies. Discussion 12: Pope Francis is calling for the Church to ‘go outside itself’ and reach out to those in spiritual need. How can we put this into practice in Scotland? ... continue reading.

Faith in Action: The skewed media perception of the Church

April 12th, 2013 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

The thriving Catholic community and faith in action on university campuses flies in the face of the gloomy picture of our Faith so often, and in particular recently, painted by the media, according to Niall O Coinleáin, president of Edinburgh Catholic Student Union... continue reading.

Faith in Action: Three steps to saving our Church for future generations

March 29th, 2013 | comments icon 1 COMMENT

Times are challenging for the Church in Scotland, never more so than in recent months, so we thought to take a close look at some positive news for young Catholics, starting with Gabriele Franchi de’ Cavalieri’s report on Glasgow University’s Catholic Association... continue reading.

Strong in Faith

March 22nd, 2013 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

— A fortnightly discussion chaired by our Catholic university chaplaincies. This week: How should we react to the events around Cardinal Keith O’Brien? Next question: Is the historicity of the Resurrection essential to your Faith? Have your say at http://www.facebook.com/scostronginfaith... continue reading.

Annual Faith prize is Pope’s legacy

March 1st, 2013 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

— Some 1000 senior pupils from schools across Scotland taking part in 2013 Caritas Award... continue reading.

Strong in Faith

February 22nd, 2013 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

A fortnightly discussion chaired by our Catholic university chaplaincies. This week: What do you think of Pope Benedict’s decision to resign? How has his Papacy influenced you? Next question: What are you hoping for in the next Pope? Have your say at http://www.facebook.com/scostronginfaith... continue reading.

Pupils make Rosaries their mission

February 15th, 2013 | comments icon 0 COMMENTS

Cardinal Newman lend a helping hand to Mission Matters Scotland for Mission Rosary launch... continue reading.

Strong in Faith: Does the Church seem too focused on sexual morality?

February 1st, 2013 | comments icon 1 COMMENT

— Young Catholics have their say. Next time: Do we take Lent seriously enough? Pots you thoughts at http://www.facebook.com/scostronginfaith... continue reading.

Are you going to Scotland’s Rio for WYD?

January 25th, 2013 | comments icon 1 COMMENT

Young Catholics are asked to book their place at the Year of Faith WYD event now to avoid disappointment ... continue reading.