December 2023 Edition - Options for the Poor and Vulnerable
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 Mercy Catholic Academy 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.
Mental Health Awareness This Holiday Season
A certain mood is in the air as we swiftly enter the holiday season.
A Spiritual Call to Action
In the United States alone, over half a million people find themselves without a place to call home, and countless others are very vulnerable due to factors like age...
Animals are God's Creatures
You have probably seen a stray animal on the street.
Instructional Resource Guide
Helping Ukraine
Since February 2014, Russian forces have been invading Ukraine’s territory. This war has been continuing ever since, for...
Options For The Poor and Vulnerable
A great way to express the joy of Thanksgiving is by eating food. Now, what if you did not have any food to eat...
Share Your Bread with the Hungry
The country of America, at first glance, is a prosperous, independent country, free of all distress. True, America is one...
Helping Animal Shelters
People often believe animal shelters receive more aid than homeless shelters, but that isn’t the case. Around 11,000...
Helping Women Get On Their Feet
Scripture states, “Speak up for those who cannot speak for themselves; for the rights of all who are destitute. Speak up...
The Food Drive
Our Lady of Mercy Catholic Academy always tries to help the poor and vulnerable. One of my favorites is the food drive....
The Gift of Giving
Toy drives are critical. These drives collect toys to give to less fortunate children during Christmas. Many of the...
Student Artwork
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.