Cathedral High School - Pantherpix Yearbook (Springfield, MA)

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Theology focuses on the living God, community, man 1 Theology courses this year focused on the sharing of ideas through dialogue, group discussion, and individual class instruction. Freshmen explored methods and levels of communication, attempted to know themselves better, and to come to a deeper understanding of the different concepts of God. Participation in small group liturgies helped sophomores respond to God’s presence in community worship. Juniors electing EKastern and Western Mysticism compared Hinduism and Buddism with Christianity. The course was, highlighted by avisit from a Buddist monk, a 62 Cathedral graduate. The students in Christian Community classes explored theological interpretations of Vatican II and other church doctrine. Senior course, Man in a Religionless Society, compared current values with traditional Christian thought. Christian Marriage looked at various aspects of relationships from a physical, cultural, and theological point of view. Theology Through Literature and Film, investigated the philosophical considerations of authors and film directors on morality and the modern mentality. This year’s theology department was alive with new and young members who met weekly to share insights and opinions and to discuss “The Theology of Liberation.”’

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1 Sr. Elizabeth Quinn gives the final check to Elaine Bierowka and Barbara Burke’s work. 2 Service to the school is rendered by Denise Tetreault as she mimeographs bulletins. 3 Senior Joie Therrian helps with the absentee list. 4 Arduously working at the key punch is Rosemary Regan. 5 Desk calculator helps Christina Veto finish a business report. 6 In- come Tax forms will come easy to Terry Duval after practicing in class. 7 Practicing typing, Deb Geoffrian works to perfect the skill. 47

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1 Philosophy scholar Tim O’Brien, makes his point perfectly clear. 2 Portraying Christ, Jim Dowd is confronted by the mob consisting of freshmen Kathleen Mogilka, Kathleen Mc- Gurn, and Francis Gingras. 3 Senior Maggie Dufresne ponders the theological concepts of Father Riendeau. 4 A cast of junior friends cel- ebrate with Mary Skala. 5 Listening intently are seniors Al Barker, Donna Potto, Mary Hebert, and Karen Blackwood. 6 Sophomores worship together in a small group liturgy. 49