Central Catholic High School - Lance Yearbook (Lafayette, IN)

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ACADEMICS

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BIG Studies and sports this year are BIG-- bigger than ever before. With an in- creased enrollment and additions to the faculty, Central Catholic is experiencing a red-letter year academic wise. New courses are now being taught and the pupils are responding with youthful, yet studious, enthusiasm. In the athletic field also, the school can truly say it has grown. New, tougher teams are being played in a busier -than- ever schedule. A better, more note- worthy record is, at present, being compiled. And a larger student body than Central Catholic has ever seen stands solidly behind its school in all its endeavors--both academic and athletic.

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DAILY RELIGION CLASSES- SPIRITUAL AID Since religionis the primary reason for Central Catholic's existence, it follows that it should receive the most stress. In order to do this several of the local priests willingly lend a hand to the regular faculty. Throughout the four yearsruns the simple theme: The Christian must live a truly Christian life. Accordingly, the underclassmen learn the basic truths of the Gospels, the Creed and the Ten Commandments, whilejuniors and Seniors study the faith and reason behind those truths, con- sidering such topics as the existence of God, the Trinity, and the immortality of the soul. Moreover, there are the recurrent studies of the purpose and sanctity of marriage, the teach- ings of the Sunday Gospels, and the work of the present Ecumenical Council--all, of course, invaribly spiced with an occasional heated debate. Many facets, many approaches, much discus- sion--this is religion at Central Catholic. But diversity in approach presents simplicity of purpose: That all students may come to know God better to love Him more. ' iT': L 1 nj fl ABOVE: Senior girls discuss morality of birth control. LEFT: Sister LiIliosa.'s Sophomore religion class discuss various Gospels.