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May 2023 Edition - Leaders in Faith

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. Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Academy, Bayside, Queens is this month's school to showcase its journalistic skills. Enjoy reading the additional student submissions and using the teacher resources below. Let us pray that the Catholic Social Teachings guide us to be leaders in faith.

Featured Articles
From Rockstar to Religious Musician-Adriana Viras, Grade 8

John Strange always loved music but only imagined he would be a teacher once he was in college.

Pray, Hope, and Don't Worry- Omar Martinez, Grade 8

Deacon Ernesto Avallone is a deacon of the Diocese of Brooklyn and has served at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament for 12 years.


Open Your Hearts and Listen to God- Iris Cho and Lucas Costello, Grade 8

Sister Donna was born in a small town in Pennsylvania's coal region. She grew up in a Catholic household and learned about and prayed to Jesus very early.

Instructional Resource Guide

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

Additional Articles- click on the photo to read the article.
On the Front Lines: How Pope Francis Leads the Catholic Church

 Robert Shalhoub, Grade 8

Where Everything Comes Together: Celebrating 40 Years as a Leader of Faith

 Alessandro Paradiso, Grade 8 

Leader of Schools, Leader of Faith

Graelon Astorga, Grade 8



A Leading Example

 Livia Savino, Grade 8

Student Artwork
Arianna DiFillipoLivia SavinoOmar MartinezAdriana VirasAllessandro ParadisoGraelon AstorgaJessica PetersonLaura WhiteRobert Shalhoub
Instructional Resource Guide

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

About the Tablet Jr.

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.