Villanova Preparatory School - Villanovan Yearbook (Ojai, CA)

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lt xs wxth salvatxon nn mmd that the pnests hear Confessions each evening, a factor so necessary for , the lives of the students' souls. :,.,.n-7? 5 The recital of the Rosary during the months of October and May serves to increase devotion on the part of the students. perkcfiond 0 UOLJA The prayerful desxre of the students for the Blessing of God is requitted by the celebra- tion of Benediction every Sunday evening. and on each First Friday. ,4 5- J P tg, v 3:7 YY?

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e igioua gducafion . . . Religious education received at Villanova imparts to each student a firm foundation in the tenets of his Faith, something which will serve him in very good stead when he leaves the sheltering walls of his Alma Mater. No member of the Faculty induces anyone to feel that practices such as daily Mass and Communion or Stations of the Cross are a must They attempt to instill in all the love of God freely from the heart, and not strictly as an observance of rule or regula- tion, The real reason for their presence is to make Catholic gentlemen out of every Villanovan so that he may face Worldly desires with the singular ad- vantage of Christian philosophy. ln effect, many graces have been afforded to us because the priests on the Faculty have been earnest and zealous in dispensing the spiritual values in life. Cuhiuafing fAe,js1l'g ed An additional religious exercise during Lent takes the form of Stations of the Cross which the entire Student Body participates.

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Sairi face! .fdcfiuifieri . . . The spiritual life of the student is well cared for under the direction ot Father McGrath, the school Chaplain, who is shown counseling Donald Mclntyre. www 'EUS ll 5 xl max-FJ! 11,1 '- As a pre-requesite for every class, a familiar prayer is recited to en- lighten every student as to the day's work, and to oiter each daily act to God. Vocation Month produces a noticeable heighteninq of spirit in each student, and its purpose is fully realized. Freshman Iohn Morris looks as it he may be convinced.