Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
Is bullying and over-reliance on social media really behind the increased numbers of youth suicide and drug addiction, or is the lack of religion and the higher meaning it lends to life the real culprit?
Tag Archives: Young Women of Grace
Women of Grace® Plans Weekend Conference for Women & Teens in Albuquerque
This year’s Women of Grace® National Conference will take place in Albuquerque, New Mexico and will feature a Young Women of Grace tract for girls ages 13+!
Young Women of Grace & CCD – A Perfect Fit!
The Young Women of Grace program is just over a year old and, thanks to the creativity and generosity of women leaders, is finding its way into a variety of settings which now include CCD classes.
Teen Vogue Under Fire (Again)
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
A few months ago, Teen Vogue was under fire for publishing a horrendously insensitive article about how to cheer up a girl who has had an abortion. But their latest article, entitled “Anal Sex: What You Need to Know” goes far beyond the pale by providing teen girls with graphic instructions on how to engage in sodomy.
Women as Peace Builders
Commentary by Christine Moore
Johnnette’s UN speech was inspiring for many reasons, but what I loved the most was the way it opened my eyes to a deeper understanding of God’s mission for women and finding it through our authentic femininity. After reflecting on it more, I couldn’t help but question why I had never seen myself, or women in general, as makers and builders of peace. Because of this, her speech taught me how crucial our roles are as women.
Keeping Children Safe On-Line
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
In an age when children as young as eleven are easily encountering misbehavior on line, parenting expert Katharine Hill, the UK director of the Care for the Family charity, discusses eight key tips to keeping kids safe on line. sometimes the problem is that we as parents don’t think that the internet can harm our kids, it is silly to see how it is normal for us to worry about the safety of our kids when going to school, getting in their car and using their high back booster seat, but still we have no clue of what the internet can do.
Regina Academy Graduates 5 More Young Women of Grace!
Today was graduation day for Young Women of Grace at Regina Academy at St. John the Baptist in Ottsville, Pennsylvania.
Are We Sabotaging Our Daughters’ Body Image?
Commentary by Susan Brinkmann, OCDS
A new book by psychologist and body image researcher Renee Engeln says we all need to spend less time talking about beauty in order to “put it in its place” behind other more important matters – and mothers, grandmothers and aunts need to quit complaining about their bodies in front of young women!
Facebook Suicide Averted
Another teen attempted to kill herself on Facebook on Tuesday night but was saved just in time after viewers – and Facebook – alerted authorities.
Take “The Love Test” with Young Women of Grace!
Today was “test day” for the Young Women of Grace at Regina Academy in Ottsville, Pennsylvania where the course is part of the curriculum for eighth-grade girls. What was the test about?
