Celebrating 25 years of D.R.E.A.M.S. at St. Mary’s

Monday, April 15, 2024

Maria Montemayor

This year marks the 25th anniversary of the D.R.E.A.M.S. program at St. Mary’s Catholic Secondary School in Hamilton, Ontario.

The Importance of Good Stewardship

Thursday, June 1, 2023

Maria Montemayor

Last month, I watched a YouTube video where the host spoke about setting aside money first for giving when getting paid. While I thought that was a good practice and others in the comment section agreed, I was surprised by the amount of people who thought the advice was unrealistic. Although many people can be […]

How to start volunteering at your parish

Thursday, March 30, 2023

Maria Montemayor

Volunteers are an integral part of a parish community. They help run most ministries, and their work can result in a lively and thriving Catholic church. Volunteering is a great way to meet like-minded people and contribute to the well-being of your parish. In my previous article, I interviewed several young adults about their experience […]

Young adults serving the Church in Canada

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Maria Montemayor

As Catholics, we are called to be examples of God’s love to others. Pope Francis stated, "It is not enough to say we are Christians. We must live the faith, not only with our words, but with our actions." Fewer Canadians are engaging in group religious activities, yet some Catholics are going against the trend. Meet four young adults who are serving the Church in Canada.

My experience at Salt and Light

Friday, October 19, 2012

Salt + Light Media

Photo: Cheridan Sanders, Amanda Carly Olson and Chris Adamczyk. By Amanda Carly Olson Not long ago, I regarded Salt + Light as a Catholic television station that was reserved for my parents’ generation. However, upon delving a little deeper since I started volunteering at S+L, I’ve come to realize that I had been missing out […]