The phrase “Faith is alive!” is often used to describe the atmosphere of Encounter Bible studies, held every Wednesday morning at Cardinal Gibbons. Behind the doors of the Spiritual Life Center,...

Founded to embody the spirit of St. Francis, Franciscan Youth International provides students with opportunities to make a tangible difference, whether it’s through local outreach programs, service drives,...

The church is dying, they say.  Our youth spend their time, not in prayer, but on phones, addicted to social media. Sundays are no longer a day to go to church and spend time with family, but rather...

Many things are unique to Catholic schools, but one of the most important and distinctive is Theology. All students at Cardinal Gibbons are required to take Theology classes. Unlike math or English,...

Behind all the recognition Cardinal Gibbons receives for its achievements – sports championships, robotics nationals, and impressive drama productions year after year – lies the main achievement of...

On Aug. 22- 24, I, along with 41 other seniors, went on the Gibbons Kairos retreat.  Kairos is a well-known experience found in many Catholic schools, designed to help students deepen their faith,...

“To form men and women of faith, service, and leadership in church and community.” This is the Cardinal Gibbons mission statement and what students are supposed to take guidance in. But what does...

Easter is an important time for thousands of people around the world, and it is a time that we can be grateful for what Jesus did for us, what he continues to do for us, and how we can thank him. Some...

Lent: A time of reflection, fasting, thanksgiving, and prayer.  Lent prepares us for Easter and is used as a time of spiritual growth and self-discipline.  “I think of Lent as a trip and the...

For a lot of people, the Lenten season is considered as a time for people to try to give up a bad habit, instead of a time to reconsider how to grow in faith. As Christians, it’s easy to forget that...

“Molly, Molly, you’re back!” I turn around and am bombarded by three or four eager, smiling faces hugging me tightly.  This was my second time experiencing Missions at Kingsborough and far...

At Cardinal Gibbons, faith is an integral part of the community we belong in. Faith is all around our school, whether through our Spiritual Life Department or Theology classes, but we often forget how...