The articles and artwork of each Tablet Jr. are created by the students of the diocesan academies, and each month there is a new theme and a new academy. Good Shepherd Catholic Academy, Brooklyn, is this month's school to showcase its journalistic skills. Enjoy reading the additional student submissions as well as using the teacher resources below. Let us pray that the Catholic Social Teachings guide us to be good citizens and respectful people.

At first glance, New York may seem like a city full of fast-paced and unattentive people out for themselves.

Imagine chemicals floating around in your surroundings, polluting the water and air you drink.

Genesis 2:15 says, "The LORD God took the man and put him in the Garden of Eden to work it and take care of it." In reality, how many of us truly take care of the Earth?

This downloadable guide below is a supplemental resource for all teachers and catechists.










Print-rich materials that can motivate and engage students in class

A collaboration between CTN and The Tablet Editorial staff, The Tablet Jr. includes stories written by middle-grade students from diocesan academies and schools as well as studen-created artwork. Additional elements include a question-and-answer column, a diocesan history column, fun activities such as word puzzles, and a news article written by a member of The Tablet staff.