Pope Benedict XVI challenges us to make use of the media and new technology in the formation of the next generation:
“Training in the proper use of the media is essential for the cultural, moral, spiritual development of children”
(Pope Benedict XVI's message for the 41st World Communications Day: full text)
UPDATE! 30.4.08
Download the brand new application pack for young writers here.
We're counting down the days to launch - July 19th - so don't lose time if you want your article to be included on the day!
If you'd like to pass on information regarding Yfaith to others who are interested, you can download a flier or simply send them a link to this page.
History of the site:
What is it?
An exciting new resource for 'tweenagers' (10-13 year olds!), the site will be highly attractive and interactive, facilitating young people exploring their faith in a relevant and exciting way. It will be a place where young catholics will grow in confidence in their faith and
the sharing of their faith, but it will also be the tweens' equivalent of our 'life4seekers' website, and will no doubt attract young people outside of the catholic church. Although the content of the site will have connections with the RE curricula, it will essentially be an aid to family-based faith development.
Our Christmas Card Competition Winners - December 2006 (pdf file)
Was your entry a winning design? Every entrant will receive a special certificate and free sticker in the New Year. Keep a look out for them in the January post. Thank you for taking part and for all your hard work!
Children's Christmas Card Competition - November / December 2006
Are you aged 13 or under? Fancy yourself as a budding Rembrandt, Picasso, even Monet? Then a national Christmas card competition being launched this week could mark the start of a glittering career. The initiative is designed to raise awareness of an innovative project, headed up by CASE, which is working towards the creation of an evangelistic website for children. More... (Word doc.)
Archbishop Backs Children's Website Appeal - November 2006
(CASE Press Release)
