I just came back from observing the closing of Catholic Heart Work Camp in Tampa, Florida. About 250 teens from around the country spent the week working very hard to help the poor, disabled and abandoned.
Can all the haters and nay sayers in here take a minute to rejoice in kids who give of themselves in this way>
I am not Catholic. I work for them. I am not always sure I am Christian, at least not in the way most perceive Christianity.
But I do hope you will join me in giving thanks every time young people or any people, put aside fear and hatred and selfish aims to reach out to the suffering.
OH, and the music at the closing prayer service nearly made me deaf but I was thankful to be there. Young people are life renewing itself.
2007-06-14 16:54:00 · 13 answers · asked by Linda R 7 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Teens often get a bad rap in society today. But I know first hand that there are a lot of great teenagers out there, like this group you've described. I love to hear these kinds of stories. Thanks for sharing it.
My daughter belongs to our parish Youth Ministry group. They've done many wonderful Christian service projects over the last year. They give of their limited free time, their energy, their talents and help people they don't even know on a regular basis. They're an awesome group of kids.
2007-06-14 17:00:57 · answer #1 · answered by Faustina 4 · 7⤊ 0⤋
How awesome is this! I think back to my days in the CYO and we did many many things like this and it was such a great experience. I see the Youth at my parish working and volunteering for others and it reminds me there is more to the world than the media reports. There is good out there, and thank you so much for sharing this with us.
Peace be with you.
2007-06-15 01:38:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think anyone is here to argue against the organized charity work that some religious groups do is beneficial. However, the real problem comes when a lack of religion is claimed to lead to a lack of caring and charity.
Its really cool when people give back.
2007-06-14 17:00:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
That's good news indeed! In this day and age, when teens get such a bad rap in the media, it's nice to know that there are those who really are good people.
2007-06-14 21:40:05 · answer #4 · answered by Rynok 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
yea,iknow catholicism as afalse christ religion but in the mostcompasionate breed which imost rejoice for mercy is bound.think ihave not deeply understood youre speech but ithink lam crose to the answer
2007-06-16 03:26:36 · answer #5 · answered by micheal_4555 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you had a really good time.
I agree with you. It is actually quite moving to be a part of something like that. I nearly envy you..
2007-06-14 16:59:15 · answer #6 · answered by Shinigami 7 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I thank God for those youngsters and many others who help those in need and suffering. May God bless each and every one.
2007-06-14 17:05:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Why wasnt I informed about this? I feel left out :(
2007-06-14 16:59:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am thankful and happy for them!
have a good day! :)
2007-06-14 16:57:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
Amen to all of those great kids.!!!
2007-06-14 16:58:07 · answer #10 · answered by tebone0315 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋