Archways, the quarterly magazine of the Archdiocese of New York, is seeking one or more student reporters to help us cover New York Catholic Youth Day in the Winter 2018-19 edition of Archways and in social media before, during and after the event. Archways reaches more than 400,000 Catholics throughout the 10 counties of the Archdiocese of New York.

As you know, New York Catholic Youth Day gathers over 1,500 high school students for a day filled with music, speakers, service, fun and fellowship. This year’s theme, Be Bold, focuses on Pope Francis’ 2018 World Youth Day message from Luke 1:30, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.” It is our hope that this day serves as an inspiration to know that God has a plan for each and every one of us and that his love is unlimited. This year’s event takes place at the Westchester County Center in White Plains on October 20. 

If you are a student writer interested in writing about New York Catholic Youth Day for Archways, please send an email telling us:

• your name 
• age
• school
• grade level
• church-group affiliation
• and any special interests or service programs you participate in,
• along with a sample of your writing.

1. 100 to 150 words in length
2. a statement explaining what you are looking forward to at the event,

If you are selected, you’ll receive free registration for New York Catholic Youth Day. In addition, you’ll be assigned a “beat” at the event that may involve an interview or interviews with a speaker or performer, social media postings on an account aligned to the event, and a published item in the pages of Archways.

Send submissions to [email protected], using the subject line “NYCYD Student Reporter.” Include contact information for your group’s youth ministry leader. Deadline for submissions is September 28, 2018.