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January

Volume

9

28,

2000

Number

Serving Catholics

Insid urged to

By

look to fall

—

3

forge forward

4

Teacher honored for years of Catholic teaching

5

From the

Amid

in

standard housing and poor living conditions are a way of life for many residents in the Smoky Mountain Vicariate of the Diocese of Charlotte, which includes Clay, Cherokee, Gra-

ham and Swain counties.

One of the main problems is that many do not have the resources to bring themselves out of the cycle of lowpaying jobs or unemployment due to a lack of child care, transportation or skills, which might mean better-paying jobs and a chance for a better lifestyle.

In keeping with the Nov. 1997 pastoral letter to North Carolina Catholics entitled "Of

One Heart and which Bishop William G. Curlin of Charlotte and Bishop F. Joseph Gossman of Raleigh wrote, One Mind,"

Cover Program an "ace" in deck

in

"We must

of education opportunities

continue to address the efby serving the poor in homeless shelters, in food pantries ... but we must also include action aimed at resolving the root causes of poverty " more than 100 people were present for the open house and dedication ceremony of the Bishop Begley Center for fects of poverty

7

Every Week Entertainment

10-11

Economic Development on

Jan. 19.

The

Photo by Alesha M. Price

John

Scell,

from

G. Curlin at

William Church, accepts a plaque from Bishop William the dedication of the new Bishop Begley Center in Murphy, NC. St.

opened in Oct. 1999 to focus on the cause and effect of poverty on people, particularly in those four counties.

The idea is to research and imple-

to be taking in this part of the state.

ment

This

viable solutions for the serious

dedication served as a celebration of months of planning and

problems of poverty affecting many

development

The office is under the umbrella of the Office of Justice and Peace of Catholic Social Services.

to establish the Office of

Economic Opportunity, which operates out of the center. The office, was

people in the diocese.

& Columns

Editorials

.Pages

12-13

Diocesan schools foster

By DIANNE RIGGS

Jan.30-Feb.5 Catholic Schools Week

to a

New Century

Correspondent "One size does not fit all" might be an apt slogan of the Diocese of

Charlotte Catholic Schools Office.

Perhaps unknown to some Catholics in the region, elementary and secondary Catholic schools in the diocese function under four different structural models, according to diocesan school superintendent Dr. Michael Skube. These models were created for

The

model, which is the most the parish school. This is an elementary school which is directly first

prevalent,

is

connected with a parish.

The

school

is

by the principal in partnership with the pastor, and the school has the led

advantage of being integrated with the of the parish, added Skube. He added that the parish school is generlife

same vision

Michael School in Gastonia, St. Pius X and Our Lady of Grace schools in Greensboro, Our Lady of Mercy and St. Leo schools in Winston-Salem, Immaculata School in Hendersonville, Sacred Heart School in Salisbury, and Immaculate Heart of Mary School in High Point are St.

parish schools in the diocese.

Asheville Catholic School, by virtue of its history, is a regional school,

sponsored by several parishes. The parishes jointly decide upon a school administrator who is a pastor, and the pastor and principal work in a partnership. Day-to-day affairs are the domain of the principal, while overall directions such as budget involve the school administrator as well.

The third model is that of Bishop

McGuinness High School

in

Elizabeth Thurbee, director of Catholic Social Services (CSS), said, "This is very important step for CSS is part of what CSS stands for, reaching out to the community and putting social justice teachings into

action."

See

BEGLEY CENTER,

page

8

through varied structures

ally a smaller school.

effectiveness and efficiency, he said.

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

the Diocese of Charlotte

the picture the westernmost part of the state, dilapidated trailers and shacks dot the landscape. Sub-

book mountains

Triad high school plans

..Pages

in

Staff Writer

...Page

...Page

Western North Carolina

ALESHA M. PRICE

MURPHY

elections

...Page

in

Dedication of center officially marks establishment of new diocesan office

Pro-lifers

...Page

&

S

21

Win-

ston-Salem. This is a "regionalized" school, said Skube, and like Asheville Catholic is supported by area parishes. The school is led by the principal, with the diocese being involved in overall planning and budgeting.

The fourth model is that of the Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools,

which is called "regionalization" according to Skube. This is a group of schools within a defined area that

form a region. The schools have individual principals, but the diocese oversees the administration. Pastors are involved in the overview and work toward the spiritual development of students. Advantages of the

regionalized school system, said Skube, involve shared ownership of improving curriculum, planning and

See

SCHOOL VISION,

page

9

2

The Catholic News & Herald

The World

January 28, 2000

Brief

in

Religious say church needs them, but in different ways ReVATICAN CITY (CNS) flecting on their diminishing numbers

task force also urged the university to create a model factory monitoring program to be overseen by profes-

—

dawn of a new

at the

sional auditors, church

labor and

Christian millen-

nium, religious men and women are confident they will continue to be needed by the church, but in ways adapted to global social changes. "Before anything else, the emphasis will be on quality rather than quantity," said Discalced Carmelite Father Camilo Maccise, president of the Union of Superiors General, representing more than 250 men's orders. Though conradical livserving their trademark religious must ing of the Gospel

tions.

Catholic reconstruction model for Venezuelans struggling to recover and devastating floods from mudslides in December. "Count on us, Father," Chavez said as he embraced Jesuit Father Jose Virtuoso, who runs Faith & Joy, a neighborhood organization in Catuche, a hillside slum in Caracas. "We're going to work with you on this project, with the help of God and this united people," he said.

Hundreds of neighborhood residents cheered as the pair embraced. a

Pope urges proclaiming message media

in secular, religious

VATICAN CITY

— The

(CNS)

church must search for ways to proclaim

message

its

in secular as well as

Pope John Paul

religious media, said.

velop

II

While the church needs to deits own means of communica-

"must also use the opportunities that are to be found in the secular media," the pope said in his annual message for World Communications Day. The theme for this year's celebrations, to be marked June 4, is "Proclaiming Christ in the Media at tion,

the

it

Dawn

of the

New

Millennium."

—

a private screening at the Vatican Jan.

January

Volume

9

Number

Most Reverend William G. Joann S. Keane

Publisher: Editor:

Associate Editor: Staff Writer:

21

"T.S." 12,

became

a child soldier in Sierra

an appeal of Maryland's law requiring

community

—

schools to close on

out

comment

Good

Friday.

With-

Jan. 18, the court rejected

an appeal by a retired Maryland teacher who argued that the law violates the separation of church and state.

Maryland, Illinois and North Dakota are the only states that require all public schools to close on Good Friday, although the Illinois law was struck down by the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. nate

A handful of other states desig-

Good Friday

as a legal holiday but

do not require schools to close.

Britain announces changes to Northern Ireland police force

—

The British LONDON (CNS) government announced wide-ranging changes to the police force in Northern Ireland in a bid to attract more Catholic recruits. The proposed

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Court leaves law intact closing public schools on Good Friday The WASHINGTON (CNS) U.S. Supreme Court declined to review

Curlin

Jimmy Rostar

Lueders

parents and abducted him. He attempted to leave twice before succeeding and going to a program for ex-soldier children run by Catholic priests.

Two hundred former child soldiers being turned over to the care of Father Teophilous Momoh, manager of Children Associated with War, were kidnapped en route to Freetown Jan. 21.

Bishop Curlin will take part in the following Catholic Schools Week events:

2000

28,

•

CNS photo by Martin

Child soldiers

has a reputation among many members of Northern Ireland's Catholic

NC

—

10:30 a.m.

February 4 Mass at St. Eugene's for ACS Asheville,

NC

as

being dominated by

Protestant members. In fall 2001, the name of the Royal Ulster Constabulary will be changed to Police Service of Northern Ireland. Only 8 percent of the current police force is Catholic compared to more than 40 percent of the population at large. The

—

government's decisions were announced in London's House of Commons Jan. 19 by Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Peter Mandelson.

Notre Dame anti-sweatshop task force issues recommendations NOTRE DAME, Ind. (CNS) A

—

special anti-sweatshop task force at

the University of Notre Dame has called for the school to prohibit the manufacture of its licensed products

countries that do not recognize workers' legal right to organize. The in

planner February 1

ASHEVILLE

School

is

—

Asheville Catholic celebrating Catholic Schools

Week

with an open house this morning from 9-11 a.m. at 12 Culvern St. The public and parents of prospective students for the 2000-2001 school year are invited. Tours of the school and registration for pre-kindergarten through eighth grade are available for interested participants.

For more

information, contact Dr. Veronica Berreen at (828) 252-7896.

2

CHARLOTTE

—

23, the Polish pontiff saw Andrzej Wajda's "Pan Tadeusz," Vatican Radio said. Wajda and members of the movie's cast were also at the screening. Vatican sources said the pope was moved to tears during the film, a historical saga set during the Napoleonic era, when Poland was divided between Germany, Russia and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. "Tears were running down (the pope's) face during the final scene of reconciliation" between two of the main characters,

Wajda

said after the screening.

CHA welcomes

Clinton proposal to expand health care coverage WASHINGTON (CNS) The Catholic Health Association Jan. 20

—

praised President Clinton's proposal to expand health care coverage for

millions of low-income Americans.

Father Michael D. Place, CHA president and chief executive officer, urged Congress "to act this year on the president's proposal and other efforts

expand health coverage." Noting is in a period of low unemployment, a strong economy and federal budget surpluses, he asked, "If not now, when?" The new Clinton plan would commit $110 billion over the next 10 years to expand

to

that the nation

the Children's Health Insurance Program, provide tax credits for small

businesses to buy health insurance, expand access to Medicare and give tax credits for long-term care.

4 HAMLET

Diocesan

Episcopal, j calendar

(Catholic NEWS & HERALD

public disclosure of

VATICAN CITY (CNS) Pope John Paul II reportedly wept as he watched the latest film by one of Poland's most successful directors. In

gious communities prepared for their special jubilee day in Rome Feb. 2.

project, praising the effort as a

full

Pope moved to tears while

balized society, he said Jan. 21 as reli-

visited

recommendation, that the

watching film by Polish director

turn their energies to the challenges posed by today's often secularized, glo-

—

members and

rights organiza-

manufacturing sites by all its licensees, has been in effect since last November.

Holy Cross Father Edward A. Malloy, president of Notre Dame, has accepted the recommendations.

'

Venezuelan president praises Catholic reconstruction project CARACAS, Venezuela (CNS) Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez

A third

school request

—

—

human

St.

Gabriel

Church's support group for those living with cancer and their family members takes place tonight at 7 p.m. in the church's ministry center at 3016 Providence Rd. For further information, call Bob Poffenberger at (704) 553-7000 or Eileen Correll at (704) 362-5047, Ext. 217.

—

James Church An-

St.

nual Pit-Cooked Barbecue is being held today from 1 1 a.m. -7 p.m. at 1018 West Hamlet Ave., off of Hwy. 74. People can choose pork or chicken, cooked on site, with cole slaw, baked beans and rolls and may eat in or take out. The proceeds will benefit the church's building fund. Call the office at (910) 582-0207 for further information.

church

HICKORY

—

Marriage Encounter is an enrichment program for married couples to concentrate on each other and to grow spiritually and emotionally.

This weekend, the retreat is being held at the Catholic Conference Center, 1551 Trinity Lane. For details, call Tom and Susan Rozycki at (704) 483-2329.

This month's first 5 BELMONT Saturday devotion at Belmont Abbey Monastery is taking place this morning; O with Mass at 9:30 a.m. and the.J rosary and confessions at 10:15 a.m.

Call Terri and Phil DeLuca at (704)

—

-

888-6050 for more information.

January 28, 2000

Pro-lifers

urged to look to

News Service (CNS)

Catholic

WASHINGTON upcoming

—

show promise

elections

change vwiwwi ° on abortion l

"Any disunity or apathy going into the fall elections will

The

be self-defeating luxuries that will only perpetuate the

for

the pro-life movement, said several speakers at the kick-off rally for the

horrific

—

annual March for Life Jan. 24 on the Ellipse in

elections for

fall

7IMMFRMAMM ZIMMERMANN

By CAROI CAROL

The Catholic News & Herald 3

the News

In

Washington.

slaughter of 4,000 babies each day."

Rep. Chris Smith,

R-NJ,

tivists

preparing for the 27th annual to the U.S.

in spirit and prayer. echo, 'Don't give up.'"

and

says,

Cardinal Keeler told the crowd that the nation's bishops "stand with you to pray, march and lift our "life is

pro-

whom

were standing on melting

snow, that pro-life activists will continue to gather each year in Washington "until Roe vs. Wade is over-

Supreme Court to 1973 Roe vs.

turned."

Referring to the theme of the

decision that legalized abor-

tion.

day's gathering,

Smith, one of about a dozen politicians and religious leaders who addressed the crowd under gray skies

Each

Human

"My Neighbor

Being

in

Fertilization," she said:

child

and in a cold wind, said there was "a tremendous urgency to return a pro-

our neighbor

is

is

Existence at "Each unborn

too.

constantly talk about

life

We

must

beginning

at fertilization."

Norma McCorvey,

president to the White House."

And pointing to the White House in the distance behind the podium, Rep. Steve Chabot, R-Ohio, said that

became a Catholic two years ago, asked the crowd how many of them

he hoped next year a different family "in this house" will support pro-life

want to see the sion overturned.

life

from the Roe

legislation.

CNS

Referring to the partial-birth abortion ban that was passed twice

by Congress and vetoed twice by President Clinton, Chabot, a Catholic, said: "We'll pass it again."

But he also emphasized

it

was

just as critical to stop all other types of abortion.

House Majority Leader Dick Armey, R-Texas, likewise said the partial-birth abortion ban will once

again be passed by Congress and President Clinton will be urged to sign it into law. He said Congress this year will also pass the Unborn Victims of Violence Act and the Child Custody Protection Act "out of our love for the innocent unborn."

Looking

to this year's elections,

Rabbi Yehuda Levin of the Union of Orthodox Rabbis of the United States

and

Canada said "presidential wannabes have to stop beating around the bush."

CHARLOTTE lic

— The

Charlotte Catho-

High School Placement Test

ministered each year to

is

ad-

eighth gradwish to apply to the high school.

who The placement ers

all

being given this morning from 8:15 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. at test is

the school, located at 7702 Pineville-

Matthews Road. Students should bring a light snack for the break and

two sharpened number two pencils.

For registration and other information, call the

school at (704) 543-1217

GREENSBORO

—

St.

Mary

Church,

1414 Gorrell St., is holding their annual Black History Month Celebration Mass, sponsored by the Black History Month Committee, this afternoon at 12:15 p.m. with Father Martin Carter from Our Lady of Victory Church in Brooklyn, N.Y., being assisted by Rev.

Mr. Curtiss Todd, vice chancellor of the diocese.

A

covered dish luncheon follows the Mass. For details, call the church office at (336) 272-8650.

7

He

Nellie Gray, the organizer of the event, told participants, many of

protest the court's

Wade

I

voices" until the day when tected at every stage."

chair of the Pro-Life Caucus

"This year's presidential and congressional elections must be the turning point," Rep. Chris Smith, R-N.J., told tens of thousands of pro-life ac-

march

you

CLEMMONS

—

Holy Family Church, 4820 Kinnamon Rd., is eel-

photo by Martin Lueders

Enthusiastic young people carrying a March for Life banner lead a crowd of thousands down Washington's Constitution Avenue to the Supreme Court building Jan. 24 during the annual march commemorating the anniversary oi the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion.

"You've got to stop abortion, we it," he added.

Smith, a Catholic who chairs the Congressional Pro-Life Caucus, said he wholeheartedly supports Texas Gov. George W. Bush for president "because he will do all that is possible to end the violence of abortion."

But he added that no matter who pro-life activists support, they should commit to "rallying around whoever the pro-life nominee turns out to be."

"Any disunity or apathy going into the fall elections will be self-defeating luxuries that will only perpetuate the horrific slaughter of 4,000 babies each day," he said.

Over the course of the 60-minute rally, representatives were intro-

demand

ebrating a charismatic Mass tonight at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call the church office at (336) 778-0600.

CHARLOTTE

—

1 1 The diocesan Catholic Schools Office presents a religion in-service day for teachers across the diocese today from 8:30 a.m.~3 p.m. at St. Gabriel School. Fea-

tured speakers are Father Richard Fragomeni, an author and lecturer from Chicago, and Dr. Elinor Ford, a speaker and expert on a variety of

vs.

the "Jane Roe" decision who

Wade

Supreme Court

deci-

The crowd, wearing parkas and holding up placards with pro-life slogans, responded with cheers. She told them there were hundreds of ways to work at overturning the decision, including getting involved in sidewalk counseling.

duced from a cross section of pro-life activist groups including Doctors for

But many been involved

Dentists for Life, National Counof Catholic Women, and Operation Rescue. This year's rally was two days after the Jan. 22 U.S. Supreme

a daily basis, which explained their presence on the Ellipse in the first

Life,

cil

Court decision in order to take place on a weekday.

Cardinal William H. Keeler of Baltimore introduced Cardinals Francis E. George of Chicago, James A. Hickey of Washington and Anthony J. Bevilacqua of Philadelphia and 26 bishops, pointing out that Cardinal John J. O'Connor of New

York was unable

to attend because of

his health.

send special greetings to you from Cardinal O'Connor, who is with "I

bring a covered dish and a beverage.

For details about directions, donation and other information, call Patti at (336) 665-8108.

13

CHARLOTTE

—

There

is

a

charismatic Mass being held at St. Patrick Cathedral, 1621 Dilworth

Ave. East, today at 4 p.m. with prayer teams at 3 p.m. and a potluck to follow the Mass. Call Josie at (704) 527-4676 with any questions.

17 HIGH POINT

—A

charismatic

educational topics. Mass will be celebrated, with special guest David

Mass is being celebrated of Maryfield Nursing

Anderson directing the music. Music from the Holy Trinity Middle School band, directed by Alan Kaufman, will

Greensboro Rd., tonight at 7:30 p.m.

For details, call the Rev. Mr. Ron or Bette Steinkamp at (336) 427-9717 or

begin the day. All those involved in educational and catechetical ministry are also invited. Advanced registra-

(336) 882-9717.

in the

crowd have long on

in pro-life activism

place.

Jason Negri, director of alumni relations at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio, told Catholic

News

Service that participating in the march "definitely gives a shot in the arm to people who work in the

day-to-day aspect of the pro-life movement."

If nothing else, being in Washington with thousands of others committed to the pro-life cause shows him

that it's "more than just a handful of people" who are pro-life, t

rotates to various area churches.

Kathy Piontek, music director at St. Matthew Church, and David Shoff, music director at St. Thomas Aquinas Church, have released 'The Journey," a CD of praise songs. For additional information about booking availability,

the concert series or

chases, call

Terry

at (704)

CD pur321-5744

or Kathy at (704) 614-9100.

BLACK MOUNTAIN Engaged Encounter

is

—

Catholic

a

weekend

in the chapel

retreat allowing couples preparing

Home, 1315

for marriage to concentrate exclusively on each other free of tensions

—

and pressures. This weekend's reis being held at the Blue Ridge Assembly, 20 minutes east of Asheville, today and tomorrow. For registration, directions and other intreat

Sis-

19 CHARLOTTE Kathy and David and their Christian contemporary backup band "Redeemed" are per-

director of reli-

forming tonight for the "Rock-N-Java"

gious formation, at (704) 370-3268.

12 GREENSBORO Single Again Catholics is hosting a Valentine's Day party tonight at 6:30 p.m. Please

formation, call Dorothy Menze at (888) 310-8040 or (704) 364-6726.

concert series at Forest Hills Presbyterian Church, located on Park Rd. "Rock-N-Java" is a Christian contemporary coffeehouse concert series that

Please submit notices of events for the Diocesan Planner at least 10 days prior to publication date.

tion ter

is

required by calling

Maureen Meehan,

—

Mercy

.

4

The Catholic News & Herald

January 28, 2000

Catholic School </

Signs

Building a foundation of faith

s Banners

Triad high school plans forge forward

s Vehicles s Lettering

By

JOANN

S.

KEANE

Editor

WINSTON-SALEM

—

One

of

the sure signs of the growth of Catholi-

cism in the Diocese of Charlotte is witnessed by the remarkable increase in the Catholic population of the Triad area, says Bishop William G. Curlin.

"Growth," he says, "is a key reason we look forward to the building of a new Bishop McGuinness High School, to adequately meet an ever-expanding growth among our Catholic youth."

"The education of youth has an important place in the mosaic of the Catholic Church in Western North Carolina," says Bishop Curlin.

Plans for a relocated Bishop McGuinness High School have been rolling forward since the 1999 announcement by Bishop Curlin. A couple

any more important an undertaking than addressing the need to accommodate our children, grandchildren and others with the opportunity to receive their education at a new and even better facility?" ask members of the campaign committee. It is from that philosophy that Laying New Foundations for Faith and Learning evolved as the catchphrase for the fund-raising campaign, punctuated by acknowledging the need to "Help students develop strong moral values and a deep commitment to God and Church."

"Every Catholic household will be given the opportunity to make commitment to the future of Catholic education in the Triad," adds Jim Kelley, diocesan director of development.

"We hope that when contacted, they respond generously."

Aside from the brick and mortar costs, Father West is very focused on the affordability of a Catholic high school education in the Triad. "This is a priority," he says. This spring, the diocese will begin a series of meetings to bring family costs to the forefront.

"Pastor input and parish support are essential," says Father West.

As the Triad expands, so does the diocesan commitment to meet this growth head on. "People recognize the churches' obligation to meet needs," says Bishop Curlin. "Just as we work for the aged, the sick, the migrants, we work for the children."

"I thank God for the parents and for the people who generously acknowledge this need and generously respond to make this a reality."

ceded the bishop's decision for the diocese to build a centrally located high school to serve the secondary educational needs of the Triad region. the

new century came an

outlined 'foundation for

faith.'

Initial

drawings and facility plans for an 800-student facility have been reviewed and revised. Last week, Vicar General and Chancellor Father Mauricio West along with the school building committee met to review cost estimates and design development drawings. The building committee includes Bishop McGuinness High School Principal George Repass and members of the Triad community.

"The architect, proposed contractor and the diocese are working in concert to insure the success of this project," says

On story

Father West.

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groundbreaking ceremony for

new high

school

is

scheduled Feb.

6 at the site of the future school. For directions and more information, con-

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From high

school,

Matthew Johnson knew he

wanted

to be a teacher. In pursuit of

that dream, he drew an ace from deck of opportunities: entry into,

to the Diocese of Charlotte to work in several of our Mecklenburg Area Catholic Schools," says Dr. Michael

a a

master's level educational program that promotes Catholic identity, ser-

;

Skube, diocesan superintendent of

vice and

commitment.

Today, Johnson is one of seven

schools. "These people have remarkable backgrounds and bring a true

student teachers in Charlotte this school year as part of the Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE), an intensive two-year service commitment

sense of enthusiasm to the classroom."

Joining Johnson in Charlotte are

Brendan

Van Ermen, and Joseph Pietrangelo, who teach at Holy Trinity Catholic Middle School; and

that yields a master's degree in education from the University of Notre

Dame.

"When

think of Christ the teacher, I think of a lot of compassion," says Johnson, a Notre Dame I

graduate. "I truly believe that Christ has so much compassion for all those

he has taught, and I really try to take that into the classroom a lot of

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School.

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This group of teachers in the Alliance for Catholic Education program currently teach in Catholic schools in Charlotte. ACE is a master's level in Catholic identity, service, and commitment

program grounded

The University of Notre Dame developed the master's in education program in 1997, and launched the enhanced ACE program the next year.

In

they learn and teach, pardeepen their faith while serving as Christian leaders in the classroom and beyond.

"This program reminds me that all

ticipants are invited to

thirds of whom stay in Catholic education as a profession. In a Christian sense of service, participants spend a total of 16 weeks over two summers in intensive training at

and

That sense of identity with Christ as teacher is a primary goal of the ACE program, organizers say. The program recruits, places and supports student teachers, about two-

Devlin,

Katherine Pytlak and Scott Reis, who teach at Charlotte Catholic High

Johnson is in his second year of the program, teaching fifth-graders at Our Lady of the Assumption School. He says the program has taught him much about building educational experience around the example of the ultimate teacher, Jesus.

Sullivan, Sarah

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in local schools.

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years. Participants are paired with mentors in the schools, and stay in

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What began

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event featured Father Mauricio W. West, vicar general and chancellor, who read a passage from the bishops' letter and said, "The Dio-

guided by the needs and aspirations of a rich and resourceful community."

During the ceremony, Bishop Curlin thanked those involved for their help with bringing the goals of

cese of Charlotte takes this opportu-

the office to fruition.

with this community and addressing the effects of poverty .... It is out of this vision, based on sacred Scripture and Catholic social teaching, that the Bishop Begley Center for Economic

Development was

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created.

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"There has been an outreach of charity and love in this area. This ministry repre-

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stated,

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have come together to enact positive change and offer support to those in need."

efforts

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the areas of childcare, affordable housing, job mentoring and business

bishop presented a plaque to parishioners of St. William

in

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noble assertions of Catholic economic justice

because of his tireless efforts with leading the refurbishing of the center.

The attendants

teachings and guided by the needs and aspirations of a rich

and resourceful community."

Melissa Block, director ofthe Office ofEconomic Opportunity

huddled then around the center for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a blessing by the bishop. They were then treated to a

development have been very strongly supported by so many."

Melissa Block, director of the Ofof Economic Opportunity since the Oct. 1999 opening, has been actively working with other organizations and individuals to put workable

tour of the facilities.

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Malphurs' philosophy is simple: "I took a little child's hand in mine, and we were to walk together to the Father." "I am taking them on a journey [with sacramental preparation], and this is their first big encounter with the Lord," she explained.

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Catholic Schools

ACE Teachers, from page ence through the ACE program has been a valuable lesson on the influence that a teacher can have with students. Just as Jesus promoted his message through daily actions and

words, she says, a teacher can simiconvey ideals of Christian life while serving people hungry for larly

knowledge. Together, she says, both teachers and students can

grow

in learning

and

faith.

"They (students) want to know that there is an answer out there, and sometimes that's a big challenge," she adds. "The more they question, the more I have to find a concrete answer."

In addition to sharing a vision of Catholic identity in their class-

rooms, participants in local communities share in a spirit of mutual support through conversation and

group prayer. They discuss their joys and frustrations, their hopes and concerns. Through their shared experience, says one participant, the teachers learn ways to grow in faith as well.

"People approach spirituality in and it's good to be exposed to that," says Scott Reis, who teaches math to freshmen and different ways,

sophomores at Charlotte Catholic High School. Of the sharing of experience,

he also says

"it's

great just

Thirty-six Catholic schools

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"I enjoy teaching and I'm going to stick with it," says Reis, who also serves as a coach on the school's cross-country running team an experience that has given the opportunity to work with students outside the classroom and which

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Faith development is vital to program both personal development as well as shared. "I definitely see that my personal faith has grown, especially though the classroom," says Matthew Johnson.

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how

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Experiences like that have convinced Johnson that he will stay in

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January 28, 2000

Readings Book Review

Humanity should be "mutually enhancing"

Word to Life

presence on Earth, says Father Berry Reviewed by Catholic

ANNE LEVEQUE News Service

Passionist Father is

best

known

points out the great cost of technology: the devastation of the Earth.

Thomas Berry

Father Berry outlines the great

work of previous generations and

as an environmentalist

1)

cul-

and cultural historian. His 1988 book, "The Dream of the Earth," was a seminal work providing a philo-

tures, then goes on to say that the great work of our time is, "to carry out the transition from a period of

sophical groundwork for environmentalism, not just as an isolated social issue, but as a broad cultural

period

human

this

in

means and how we

are

is the subject of Father Berry examines the current condition of the Earth and the historical background of human interaction with the Earth that has brought about the present situation of environmental catastrophe. The current order is based on human perception that creation exists for the use of humanity, in an exploitive relationship. The future order is one of coexistence and mutuality an "Ecozoic Era." Father Berry's perspective is ultimately a hopeful one. He has great faith in the ability of institutions and people to change in fundamental ways. Reading "The Great Work" is an exercise in optimism. Father Berry

this book.

"The Dream of the Earth"

—

set

forth the idea that the Earth has, in

humanity, evolved a self-reflective consciousness. If

we can

see ourselves

we can understand ourselves as the Earth's

as fully a part of the Earth,

consciousness.

Father Berry's most recent offer"The Great Work: Our Way Into the Future" continues this theme while exploring ways in which huing,

says that "the catastrophic

"The Great Work"

manity can become what Father

this

may sound

rificing depth.

He

She knew this was so, but she know what to say. Then she heard herself telling him: "That's true, but you can sacrifice for other

1:21-28

By JEAN

DENTON

News Service friend's two sons were

My

people for love. That's what the

locked in a power struggle yet again. The older boy had scheduled an activity that directly conflicted with his younger brother's holiday plans. The latter was upset and disappointed, and their parents thought the older brother seemed a bit too triumphant for this to be a simple oversight. At their request he

whole Christian

reluctantly rearranged his schedule

— which was

easily

—

done

to ac-

commodate his brother's needs.

It seemed that these boys

in

their upper teens should

have outgrown their sibling rivalry by now, but over the years they had inflicted emotional wounds on each other that hadn't quite healed.

The younger

brother was asser-

and usually managed to get his way; the older brother had a numtive

ber of serious personal struggles, a felt continually victimized.

writes for a wide in

Knowing

this, their

mother

ruffled feathers.

"You know,

this It

it's

was

OK a

about."

My

at-

tempted to smooth her older son's

something like one to give in.

life is

"Don't get me wrong, Mom, I love him; I'd die for him."

"But what about the incremental sacrifice?" she asked him. "Yes, Jesus died for his people, but he also sacrificed incrementally throughout his life. He was ridiculed, ignored, scoffed at and ostracized over and over."

Her son stopped arguing and just looked at her. The next day his attitude toward his brother was visibly changed. He smiled and silently shook his head as his younger sibling claimed superior knowledge of some trivial subject.

In this weekend's readings God places his prophetic words in the mouths of the people among us so we can understand. And his word makes sense and takes hold because of the authority it bears in action. friend says she doesn't "make a constant big deal" of reminding her kids of their Christian calling, but in this case it seemed appropriate. It made a difference because it was God's word.

for

to be the

good thing

"c") catholic.

He

includes

modes of

spirituality

from many different traditions, both Eastern and Western. The effect of this is that readers from diverse traditions can find valuable guidance

Weekly Scripture Readings for the week of Jan. 30 - Feb. 5, 2000 Sunday (Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time), Deuteronomy 18:15-20, Corinthians 7:32-35, Mark 1:21-28; Monday (St. John Bosco), 2 Samuel 1

here.

LeVeque

radical at

of many.

an intellec-

audience and expresses his ideas

be assured that Father Berry is no neo-Luddite. He recognizes the value that modern technology has lives

He

Mark

Catholic

ways that are inclusive and (small

15:13-14, 30;

information services

is

manager for Catholic News

first,

brought to the

is

Corinthians 7:32-35

poor self-image and

tually challenging book. It is also quite readable. Father Berry avoids the pitfalls of academese without sac-

Berry calls a "mutually enhancing" presence on Earth.

Father Berry's view is that we must change our underlying attitudes toward creation. This includes our relationship with our fellow humans as well as our relationship with every part of creation, both living and nonliving. Presently there is an enormous discontinuity between humans and anything not human. Our task, if we are to survive, is not only to bridge that gap but eliminate it completely.

While

moments

are also creative moments."

"But, Mom, one of the things they told me in counseling is that I have to take care of myself and not always worry about other people or what they think," he countered. didn't

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By BENEDICTA CIPOLLA Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY (CNS) Holy Year 2000 must include reflection on the Trinity, Pope John Paul II said.

At his general audience, he reminded the

—

4,000 pilgrims gathered in the Vatican's Paul

VI Audience Hall that the glorification of the Trinity is one objective of the jubilee.

Following catechesis cycles dedicated to each person of the Trinity, the pope urged all people to contemplate the Trinity, comparing such reflection to "the journey of a pilgrim along the river of God."

Expanding on the metaphor, he called the Trinity the river's source and estuary, "the beginning and end of the history of salvation."

While the Trinity is "beyond the possibilities of our intellect and can be known only through revelation," the pope emphasized the Trinity's primary place in all people's lives.

"This mystery which infinitely overcomes us is also the reality closest to us, because it is at the source of our being," said the pope.

"The mystery of the Trinity, far from being an arid truth confined to the intellect, is life which lives in us and sustains us," he said.

January 28, 2000

& Columns

Editorials way

to a

new century

Catholic

Recently I experienced the happy privilege of celebrating a Mass at which about twenty prekindergarten children from St. Ann's school participated. As you can imagine, throughout the celebration they manifested an enviable spirit of wonder and awe. Their attention was exemplary and their excitement was infectious.

During the homily I enjoyed a memorable dialogue with these pint-sized theologians. When I asked a question the little ones waved their arms enthusiastically hoping to be called upon to share their wisdom. At one point I queried, "How do we show our love for Jesus?" Each of the miniature sages seemed to have a ready response. As I pointed to one of the diminutive experts he shouted out, "Do good

stuff

and share." In listening

to his succinct

sentiment I thought, "I couldn't say it better myself!" Nonetheless I was well aware that achieving that goal is easier said than done. The maturing believer must be assisted to know what is true or false, right or wrong, good or bad. An integral component of the process of formation is education.

any

surprise, then, that Jesus,

on the occasion of His Ascension, commanded that the Church take seriously and implement faithfully the responIs it

sibility of teaching in His Name? Throughout her history the Church has employed various means

and methods to respond consistently to that directive. One of the most viable and valuable vehicles has been the Catholic school.

How might this unique agency of the Church's pastoral, educational mission be described?

We

must begin by acknowledging

gratefully that

it is

a

graced environment. It is founded upon the person and message of Jesus. He is present within this evangelizing and energizing community of faith day after day. Jesus, the Light of the World, shares the warmth of His love and the brilliance of His truth with each of its participants.

What a blessing Catholic Schools have been and are in assisting children and youth to come to know Jesus as Redeemer, Teacher and Guide; in enabling them to become intimate with the Lord as they journey toward the Promised Land.

Education

FATHER JAMES HAWKER Guest Columnist

The Catholic school in fulfilling its mandate is commissioned to participate in the four-fold mission of Jesus- and the Church. First, it reveals the caring, compassionate presence of God while teaching that every person is special and valuable in His eyes. Second,

it affirms that each of those whom' it serves has a promise and potential hidden within, that he or she can be a responsible friend, disciple

and witness of Jesus. Third, it teaches the maturing believer how to live and love, how to pray and play, how to relate and respond to God and to others.

Fourth, it addresses respectfully and creatively those manifestations of fear, confusion and bewilderment that are no strangers to the process of human and Christian growth and development.

It follows, then, that those who minister in the Catholic School are involved personally in the ineffable task of informing and forming. They assist the

children and youth to cultivate their minds and hearts; to develop their talents and skills; to appropriate, assimilate and share the vision, values and virtues exemplified by the words and works of Jesus; to understand and appreciate that learning is for living.

In truth the Catholic School fulfills a truly valuable role in lighting the way to a new century. In assisting

its participants to "do good stuff and contributes to the up-building of the Kingof God in their hearts and in the world.

share"

dom

it

Father James Hawker

for

the Diocese

in the Vicar for

Education

of Charlotte.

Pope John Paul, who opened the Holy Door at the Basilica of St. Paul Outside the Jan. 18 to begin the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, concluded his catechesis with

Walls

words from the Greek martyr the Areopagite,

who

is

Mother Nature. This edition is in celebration of Catholic Schools Week. Several stories fell through

Editor's

due

St. Dionysios revered by Catholics

Notebook

and Orthodox.

Affirming the need for contemplation, the

pope quoted from one of the first-century theologian's books: "It is in silence, in fact, that learn the secrets of this darkness ... that shines with the most blinding of lights."

we

St.

Dionysios,

Christianity,

is

whom

No pope can dissolve valid marriages, pope tells church tribunal VATICAN CITY (CNS) The bond of

—

the sacrament of marriage is so strong and sacred that not even the pope has the power to dissolve

it,

JOANN

Pope John Paul

II said.

The

pope, Rota, a

addressing members of the Roman church tribunal that handles appeals of marriage annulment cases, said Jan. 21 that he wanted to put an end to speculation that a pontiff had the power to dissolve valid marriages as part of his role as "vicar of Christ."

"Faced with the doubts and confusion that could emerge, it is necessary to reaffirm that matrimony validly concluded and consummated can never be dissolved, not even by the power of the Roman pontiff," he said. "The opposite argument would imply that no marriage is absolutely indissoluble, which would be contrary to what the church has taught and still teaches about the indissolubility of the marriage bond."

S.

KEANE

Editor

Paul converted to the patron saint of Athens.

St.

Come

rain, or sleet or dark of night ....

This newspaper specifically this edition is nothing short of a marvel of modern technology.

While Mother Nature dealt us an unexpected blow earlier this week, leaving Charlotte with an uncharacteristic measure of the frozen white precipitation,

The

to publish

having a

—

—

Catholic

News

faced a dilemna:

How

on schedule without the advantage of

the office. time since we've been publishing The Catholic News Herald almost a dozen years a snow contingency plan hasn't been put to the test. Thanks to very mild winters, snow has become even less frequent than in decades past.

With the salvation of home computers, email and the Internet, this paper is the first to be completed sans personal [face-to-face] interaction.

We've been in contact, mostly via email, following an orchestrated plan of writing, editing, and design. full staff in

For the

first

&

—

Where we

did

fall

—

short

is

to inclement weather.

A

planned

trip to

McGuinness High School was put on the

Bishop skids,

thanks to icy roads and closed facilities. Pictures to accompany other stories were quickly replaced with graphic elements.

And so, I take this opportunity to extend thanks a dedicated staff: Secretary Jane Glodowski, Advertising Representative Cindi Feerick, Staff Writer Alesha Price, Production Associate Julie Radcliffe, and Associate Editor Jimmy Rostar.

These are the folks who may have caught a glance of winter wonderland outside their kitchen windows, as they hunkered down to keyboards.

Speaking of the paper

We

more and more of delayed deThe Catholic News Herald. It certainly benefits no one to read of an event scheduled to take place yesterday. We were in contact with postal officials as we try to improve delivery.

To gauge your delivery, parishioners within a 50-mile radius of Charlotte should receive the newspaper on Saturday. Outside that circle, Tuesday is the late end of our anticipated date for delivery.

You can help us to help you. If your Catholic News is continually arriving late, contact your local carrier; that would be the postal center assigned to your zip code. Let them know your paper is late. If the paper continues to arrive late [give it a couple weeks], call, write or email our offices, and well take the tracing to the next level. are hearing

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...

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one day decided to climb a high mountain. He got up to the top all right, but slipped while climbing back down. As he plummeted downward, he desperately grabbed a thin branch protruding from the side. He hung thousands of feet up the mountain. He looked down and could see no one. He looked up and saw the same. Looking down again, he loudly cried out, "Is there anyone down there who can help me?" No answer. So our friend looked up and asked the same question, "Is there anyone up there who can help me?" At that a voice came from heaven, "I can help you." Overwhelmed, our

Catholic

Education

FATHER JOHN AURILIA, OFM PH.D.

C.

Cap.,

Guest Columnist

atheist friend queried,

Speed, power, and change are flameextinguishers The theme of the Catholic Schools "Lighting the way to a new millennium" will unfold and will be implemented through the ups and downs of the third millennium. To make sure that this flame will always be shining, we must avoid the dangers which will extinguish the flame.

Hurry, worry, and fear will definitely play a very important role in the development of real and lasting education. One of my favorite writers in the pedagogical field is Henry Adams, the great-grandson of our second President. He wrote: "Nothing is

worthless in education as the accumulation of knowledge in the form of inert facts and the sterile compilation of things known."

Catholic Education does not leave us inert or indifferent. It cannot leave us apathetic and atrophied. In our century we experience speed, power, and change, which translate into hurry, worry, and fear. These three major issues can and do block our educational path.

First, hurry. is

realize that

we have been

created by God in both cannot turn back the

and his time. We hands of the clock. Neither we can turn those hands ahead. If we try to do so, we make fools of ourselves. his space

St. Paul, many centuries ago, could well tell the people of Corinth that the present, the NOW, is the acceptable time for our salvation. Strangely enough, the older we get, the more likely we will say, "I don't have the time." are rushing frantically about, looking for time. Did it ever occur to

We

you that when you do

that,

you actually waste time,

rather than finding time?

The second' major issue

worry. So

is

—

today tion,

much

talk

is about the threat of pollution air pollufood pollution, water pollution, and noise pol-

lution.

The

real threat,

however,

pollution in the form of worry.

is

psychological of today

The worrier

reminds one of the perpetually complaining hypochondriac who had carved on his tombstone the inscription, "See,

I told you I was sick!"

Another intriguing story tells of an

What

is

Catholic Schools

atheist

who

Week?

Catholic Schools Week is an annual national celebration of the important role that Catholic elementary and secondary schools across the country play in providing a values-added education for America's young people. Catholic schools are proud of their educational network that emphasizes intellectual, spiritual, moral, physical, and social values in their students. Catholic Schools

"Who

are you?"

"I

am

God,"

whatever I ask you." "I will," came the reply. ^'Good," said the Lord. "First, do you believe in me?"

"I do," said the atheist. "Second, let go of the branch."

At

my

this

friend looked

Then he looked up again and

all

the

cried out,

way down.

"Who

live in the past, afraid

of facing the challenge of the future. The philosopher of history, George Santyana, once said, "those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it." The past is important not because we live in the past,

nor because we live for the past, but out the challenge of the present.

A recent episode in Peanuts illustrates this in a striking way. One day Lucy decides to become a

we

live

She turns over an orange crate and chalks up a sign, "Psychiatric Help-Five Cents."

Who stumbles along but Charlie Brown. "Lucy," he pleads, "what do you do if you don't fit in? What do you do if you don't seem to know what's going on? psychiatrist.

What do you do

you don't know what to do?"

Lucy takes Charlie by the hand to the crest of a high hill, which overlooks a beautiful horizon. "Do you see that world out there, Charlie Brown?" she asks. "Yes," he replies. "Is that the only world you are going to live in for the next ten or twenty years?" "Yes." "Are you sure this is the world in which you are going to live for the rest of your life?"

"Yes." "There is no other you are sure?" "Yes." "Well, in that case, won't you please live in this world, stop complaining, and give me a nickel!"

We Catholics have a heritage. It is much more than two hundred years old. It goes back much if

—

further than the Declaration of Independence. Our Christian heritage comes out of our past, into our present, and walks with us into our future.

Father John C. Aurilia is Pastor of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Hendersonville, NC.

What is the purpose of the Catholic Schools Week celebration?

The purpose of Catholic Schools Week is to build community awareness of, and involvement in, Catholic schools throughout the country. During this week, many dioceses and schools encourage parents to take full advantage of the benefits of local Catholic schools by enrolling their children

CSW

Week is a key part of the year-long National Marketing Campaign for Catholic Schools.

What does

Who

Catholic Schools

Week

celebrate?

Week

celebrates education that goes beyond preparation for a secular life. It is education that prepares students for a Christian

CSW

also celebrates the high standards of excellence and the quality of the education available to all students in Catholic elementary and secondary schools across the U.S. life.

else

up there can help me?"

In today's world of superficial commitments, shifting values, and low standards, we all can become perpetual pallbearers sizing up our newest client. It is like the person I once met who read so much about the evils of drinking, that he gave up reading. Worry kills more people than does hard work, because more people look for worry than for work.

The third and final issue is fear, which makes us

those schools. is also an occasion for schools to interest citizens in volunteering their time and talents to the local Catholic schools.

Catholic Schools

Catholic

Schools

DR. MICHAEL

SKUBE Guest Columnist

came the response. "Will you help me?" "Yes," said the Lord, "but first I want to know if you will do

because

The person who is always in a indeed a foolish person, because even the world, as big as it is, it is not big enough for that person, getting and spending are not fast enough to keep up with the market. In our fast lane, we don't hurry

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Catholic Schools

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is

a joint project of the

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CSW

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way

to a

new century

Welcome to a week-long celebration of reflecting on traditions and of new beginnings. Pope John Paul II wishes that the time of the Jubilee Year will be a "new springtime of Christian life" to strengthen our faith

and our Christian witness. This is a week we take stock of where we have been and how far we have come. are expectant and hopeful for the innovations, discoveries and events that will shape our schools and the children they

We

serve.

Catholic Schools Week 2000 has a special focus for each day of the week.

Sunday, January 30, 2000:

IN

OUR

PARISH. Our

diocese, parishes

and schools not only appreciate each other but also are linked in spreading the light of faith to a wider world.

Monday, January 31, 2000: IN OUR COMMUNITY. Centered

in the

community, our schools serve and benefit from its neighbors. This is the day to celebrate those links and forge new bonds for the future.

Tuesday, February 31, 2000:

THROUGH OUR STUDENTS.

this year,

As of

we have 2,000 years of Catholic to celebrate. And that means 2,000

education years of students from the shepherds and wise men that learned the miracle of Christmas from the Holy Infant, to students currently in the midst of their first year of Catholic, school.

—

With such a rich heritage, it's appropriate that we focus on students themselves who are being trained as the leaders of tomorrow.

Wednesday, February 2: IN OUR NATION. By providing comprehensive, quality education to 7,193 students this year, our 1 7 Catholic schools significantly

reduce the educational and financial burden otherwise borne by the state of North Carolina

and the local public school districts in which our schools are located.

In fact, current statistics- show that our Catholic schools are a $36,000,000 (yes, 36 million!) gift to the taxpayers of North Carolina. And that is on an annual basis. This figure is the minimum it would cost annually to educate our students in the local public schools. This does not include the costs of building schools, which amounts to millions of additional dollars.

Moreover, the students educated today in Catholic schools go on to become leaders of our private and public sectors, statewide and nationwide.

Thursday, February

3:

THROUGH OUR VOLUNTEERS. Where would our

schools be without its volunteers? Clearly, they have had an incredible positive impact on our programs, which our

students have benefited. Today is their day, a time to take a moment to celebrate all their hard work, contribution, selfless example, and everything they accomplish in ensuring that Catholic education can light the way to a new century.

See DR. SKUBE, page

15

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14 The Catholic News & Herald

January 28, 2000

Catholic Schools

Catholic Schools Week arrives January 30-Febniary 5 lie

WASHINGTON, D.C. — "Catho Way to a

Schools: Lighting the

New

Century" is the theme for the 26th annual celebration of Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 30-Feb. 5, 2000.

The event is part of The National

Marketing Campaign For Catholic Schools, a joint program of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) and the United States

Catholic Conference (USCC). This year's logo features a bright starburst

shooting over the earth. A cross is the nucleus of the design.

"Recent themes for the national

National Appreciation Day National Appreciation Day falls on the Wednesday of Catholic Schools Week. This day was established to encourage supporters nationwide to showcase the great accomplishments and contributions of Catholic schools to our country.

their representatives

and

said Leonard. DeFiore, president.

discipline,"

NCEA

Sister

Lourdes Sheehan, RSM,

USCC,

secretary for education, said that the "lighting the way to a new century" theme has a special message for parents. "Catholic schools do provide a guiding light' for parents who

are increasingly concerned that character and values education play a key role in the curriculum."

The purpose

of Catholic Schools Week is to build support and recognition for the over 8,200 Catholic schools nationwide. During this week,

many

dioceses encourage parents to enroll their children in Catholic schools. also is an opportunity

CSW

to interest citizens

their time

in

volunteering

and talents to

local Catholic

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from flags

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features a majestic sunrise.

vide a Catholic schools to every congressional office.

Across the country, diocesan and school leaders also meet with civic officials on this day. Governors, big city mayors, and small town councils have joined in to proclaim "National Appreciation

ScHCor SP/RfT

Lighting the Way to a New Century

Members of the National Marketing Committee include Sister Lourdes Sheehan, RSM; Reverend William Davis, USCC Representative for Federal Assistance for

Catholic Schools; Ms. Regina Haney, executive director, National Association of Catholic Boards of Education; Dr. Robert Kealey, ex-

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istrators of Catholic

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Department of El-

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localities

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istrators of Catholic education to

Day

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February 2 to meet with con-

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a curriculum infused with

CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

In Washington, a delegation of over 100 Catholic school students, teachers and parents will visit Capitol Hill on Wednesday,

campaign and Catholic Schools Week have focused on the Catholic foundation of our schools, from which all else

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Campaign materials provide schools with a "turn-key" pack-

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Catholic School

Catholic Schools experience "Bull Market" with WASHINGTON,

— When

D.C.

on waiting lists for admission and anH the i-ho thousands more for whom Catholic schools are unattainable due to economic limitations."

Catholic schools opened their doors for the 1999-2000 school year, there

were 36 new doors through which students entered. According to a study published by the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), 36 Catholic schools opened during the 1998-1999 school year.

Dr. Leonard DeFiore, NCEA

1998-1999", cal report

NCEA's annual

statisti-

on schools, enrollment and

Elementary and Secondary

numbers

Dr. DeFiore added that 200 new Catholic schools have been opened within the past decade. Currently there are 8,217 Catholic schools nationwide.

Dr. Robert Kealey, executive director, NCEA Elementary School Department, said that the total number of Catholic elementary school students is 1,990,947; middle school enrollment numbers 22,155.

The NCEA president also reported that Catholic school enrollment remained stable over the past year and that overall enrollment has increased by 81,000 students during the past six years. In addition, 41 percent of Catholic schools have a waiting list for admission.

Total enrollment nationwide now stands at 2,648,844. Waiting in

Catholic schools, 41% have a waiting list for admission. all

millions of other parents who have the will but no way of financing their school choice?"

staffing.

ist

_

new schools are a sensational statement about parents' motivation to choose schools. But what about the

Elementary and Secondary Schools :

Of

"Our greatest challenge in 2000 and beyond is working for a just educational system in this country," said Dr. DeFiore. "Our waiting lists and

president made the announcement based on data included in the new publication, "United States Catholic

;

new schools and waiting " lists

I

lists

"Of

excellence."

where diocesan and privately funded is

available in in-

ner-city schools, long waiting lists for lottery-like selection processes have

good news

—

reaching out to everyone case the thousands of families

are enrolled in Catholic high schools, up from 633,818 students last year.

many

are

able at

most of our

Catholic schools. "The foundations for of our new schools are built on

parent and corporate partnerships

choosing

children, but there

isn't

Regina Haney, executive director, National Association of Catholic Boards of Education (NABE), said that strong board support has been a key factor in the success story of

Catholic secondary schools for their is a long list of those who cannot afford tuition, in spite of financial aid packages avail-

"These statistics remind me of the soaring stock market. It's a great story reflecting unprecedented growth and confidence in the system," said Dr. DeFiore. "Like the flip side of

Snap Sources: The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA),

Michael Guerra, executive director, NCEA Secondary Schools Department, reported that 635,742 students

"More parents

resulted.

the bull market, the

—

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ex-

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the continued

is

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Mr.

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January 28, 2000

Living the Faith

Women who've lived under legal abortion tell pro-life story MARK PATTISON

By

Catholic

News

abortions.

Service

WASHINGTON

—

(CNS)

At

But as the thousands of marchers gathered Jan. 24 at the Ellipse, with

this

White House in plain sight, in abundance were women who have lived their entire lives with abortion

Nancy

as the

Lee,

law of the land.

who works

in the ad-

missions office of Christendom College Front Royal, Va., is 26 years old

—

in

Catherine Leonard, 16,

who

attends the eight-student

St.

make

March

"We

—

to

just decided that this year

make

Sharon

in

Leesburg, Va., can't vote yet.

But,

she wanted

if

to,

she could

get an abortion.

too

young

run for the Senate, but

to

able to get an abortion

if

she so chose.

Instead, she has chosen

"Growing

life.

my

parents were and we would rallies," Lee said. Now, she volunteers at a crisis pregnancy center. "Teen-agers come in. It's a

always very always go to

up,

pro-life,

hard thing," she said. "But their parents aren't going to encourage them"

pregnancy to term.

Sharon Pollitt, 21, and her sister, Kathleen, 23, of East Templeton, Mass., aren't old enough to run for a to carry the

House of Representatives.

But they're old enough to obtain seat in the

30

"If you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem," Leonard

for Life.

was something we wanted

where

a stance, to be a presence,"

said.

where abortion is lewhat motivates them to be prolife? "God creates life. He is the author of life," answered Kathleen.

In a society

want

14, came with 17year-old sister Christina and several others from the youth group at St.

Parental support also plays a factor.

Their mother brought them to Washington the first two times. "She taught us," Sharon said. But now both parents

Mary

make

are physically unable to spirit,"

the

Parish in Lancaster, Pa. a ride for the three-hour trip

trip.

she added.

Veronica Price, 20, of Linden, Calif, can't drink alcohol legally yet, but she can get an abortion. Instead, she and her 260 fellow students at Christendom College got the day off from classes and took part in the march.

"I'm the sixth of 14 kids," said Price, a

way

sophomore. Being pro-life is it's always been presented to

And when on my own me.

—

I

started looking into

I

mean,

it

the slaugh-

it's

tends the eight-student

High School

CNS

16,

St.

who

photo by Martin Lueders

Brendan Quinn, 1, and his sister, Moira, 6, were among the tens of thousands of people who rallied Jan. 24 in Washington to mark the anniversary of the Supreme Court decision legalizing abortion. They came with their mother, Edel Quinn,

from

St.

Church

ter of little babies."

Catherine Leonard,

in

Genevieve's Catholic Newark, N.J.

at-

John Bosco

Leesburg, Va., can't vote yet. But, if she wanted to, she could get an abortion.

Not that unintended pregnancies are going to be a problem for her anytime soon. "Just not having sex at our age would go a long way toward solving the problem," Leonard said.

"I'm not sexually active." in

That's not the case with others, she added. "I heard three people this year talk about getting pregnant,"

Leonard said.

She expressed surprise at the small turnout a half-hour before the pre-march rally began. While marchers slowly but steadily made their way to the Ellipse during the rally, march organizers did not give their

trusts her in one sphere but not in another. She added that she got her pro-life beliefs from

the Bible. In trying to explain declared,

that

it,

she

it's kill-

ing."

The Supreme Court will decide

has said

it

on the constitutionality of

parental notification laws, but until then and maybe after Rebecca

—

—

Adams, 12, a seventh grader at St. Theresa Grade School in Ashburn, Va., could get an abortion without telling her folks.

Rebecca sees another dichotomy between what society deems acceptable and what it doesn't. "Every day in the news media you see it all the time murder, killing, war. But it's OK to have an abortion," she said.

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