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Taking Learning Outdoors: Central Catholic Goes on a Hike
Students in Central Catholic's Dual Credit Evolution class spent an immersive day hiking and conducting fieldwork in local San Antonio parks to gain hands-on knowledge about regional ecosystems, species identification, and pressing environmental challenges. Our school does a lot of unique and amazing things. And, honestly, the annual Evolution Dual Credit field trip is one of them. On March 20, Mr. James Bendele’s Dual Credit Evolution Class explored God’s creation by spendi
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A Call to Be a Force of Kindness
Inspired by a visit from John Foppe, who shared his personal journey with a disability and his mission to help marginalized children, St. Mary South Side’s student leaders organized a fundraiser to support his organization, Friends of the Forgotten. L ast month, St. Mary’s South Side student leaders met with John Foppe, the Founder of Friends of the Forgotten and former Director of the St. Vincent DePaul Society . They learned about Friends of the Forgotten and its work to
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4 days ago1 min read
Every Vote Matters: How Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory Students are Leading the Way
Driven by the school's Marianist mission to foster engaged communities, Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory's Rho Kappa Club organized a student-led voter registration drive that empowered young voters to embrace their civic responsibilities while highlighting the ongoing need for civic education. The voter registration initiative at Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory powerfully embodies Goal 5 – Empower through Family Spirit , which seeks to strengthen resilient local c
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6 days ago3 min read
Gross Catholic’s Spring Mission Day: A Journey of Faith and Reconciliation
Gross Catholic High School's Spring Mission Day guided students through a series of spiritual presentations, team-building exercises, and school-wide reconciliation to help them deepen their Catholic faith in preparation for Holy Week. Students at Gross Catholic High School in Omaha experienced our Spring Mission Day last Friday. The day started with a presentation from Guadalupe Missions about the historical and spiritual significance of Our Lady's appearance to St. Juan Die
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Apr 201 min read
Investing in Our Future: Sustainable Upgrades at Vianney
St. John Vianney High School, St. Louis, MO, has committed to sustainability in recent cost-saving, energy-efficient upgrades to the school's HVAC and lighting systems, alongside the upcoming Summer launch of a student-led community garden. HVAC System and LED Lighting: Our upgraded HVAC system uses modern, energy-efficient technology to regulate temperature more precisely while using less power. By reducing energy waste and improving airflow, our school lowers its overall en
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Apr 162 min read
Life-Giving Solidarity: Marianist Schools Host Blood Donation Drives
By hosting recent blood donation drives, the Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School and St. Mary’s South Side Catholic High School communities transformed their Marianist values into concrete, life-saving acts of solidarity and community connection. CMCP’s Blood Donation Drive Advances the Core Goals of the Marianist Family Encounters Project by Patricia Brown, RN, and Bro. Jack Ventura, SM The Chaminade-Madonna College Preparatory School community continues to li
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Apr 132 min read
Initiatives Implemented by the Marianist Community, Hollywood, FL
To answer the call for ecological responsibility outlined in Laudato Si', the Marianist Community at Hollywood, FL, has implemented a series of practical, eco-friendly changes in daily lifestyle, home infrastructure, and financial practices to actively demonstrate the community's commitment to environmental stewardship and the common good. Inspired by Pope Francis’s encyclical Laudato Si’, which calls all people to care for our Common home through ecological responsibility,
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Apr 93 min read
Echoes of the Empty Tomb: Unveiling the Sacred Symbols of Christ’s Resurrection
The Paschal tapestry of the Easter Season contains rich biblical, liturgical, and natural symbols revealing how everything in sacred traditions, from flora to fauna, reflects the profound faith, hope, love, and mystery of Christ's Resurrection. From the blazing light of the Paschal candle to the quiet emergence of a butterfly from its chrysalis, the Church has used both sacred Scripture and the natural world to communicate Christ's ultimate victory over death. Christ's Resurr
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Apr 418 min read
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