Chaminade High School - Crimson and Gold Yearbook (Mineola, NY)

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RELIGION DEP RTME T Rev. Anthony G. Jansen, S.M., B.A. Moderator 4D Vikings Chairman Religion Department R l' ' IV S 121011 Sodality Director To make religion meaningful was the Religion Departments goal. Ably guided by Father Anthony Jansen, S.M.,this, the largest and most vital Department in the school, was responsible for the development of the spiritual aspect of every Chaminade Man. Helping to facilitate the Department's program was the adoption of Our Quest for Happinessv, a unified series of textbooks. Both students and teachers found the use of these texts more advantageous than the variety of texts used in previous years. During the month of january the Department prepared special courses in the study of Father Chaminade,s life and works. With the opening of the Lourdes Centennial Anniversary, the 'Department sponsored a Lourdes Contest Quiz among the homerooms and a special assembly at which Mrs. VVinifred F eely, one cured at Lourdes and now associated with the Medical Bureau there, lectured on the marvels of Lourdes. Various projects were undertaken by the different divisions. In the Sophomore Division individual reports were part of the class, while term papers on Church History were required in the Iunior Division. In the Senior classes preparation of a notebook was an essential part of the work. Other members of the Department not pictured here Were: Bro. Christopher Franz, S.M., Bro. Joseph Kuntz, S.M., Father Adrian McCarthy, S.M., and Bro. james Abel, S.M. Father Long, SJ. of the Fordham Russian Center celebrated Mass 18 in the Russian rite for the student body.

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Spiritual guide for every 1111111 at Chaminade, Flllfllffl' James Hickey, S.M., has tl1e responsibility of inaintain- ing the spiritual life of all Chaminade Men. How to provide Chaminade Men with opportunities for furthering their spirit11al life posed quite a problem. Attempts to solve these difficulties took the form of dis- tribution of Holy Coinniunion at 8:10, 8:30, and 9:10 each morning, hearing of confessions before and after school each day, a daily mass at 8:10 for those who could attend, a11d a weekly mass for the student body on Fridays. As a Senior privilege, permission was granted to those Seniors having study pe1'iod on Thursday to use the time for confession. Other means offered to foster a growth in the supernatural life were: the WVay of the Cross each Friday afternoon during Lent, a three day retreat conducted by Father Cyril Middendorf, S.M., and Father Joseph McCoy, S.M. during Holy Week, and general confession days held throughout the year. As Chaminadeis spiritual counselor, Father Hickey, has helped many students with their spiritual, as well as other difficulties. A good listener with a friendly manner, Father was always willing to be of assistance to those who. sought his direction. REVEREND JAMES R. HICKEY, S.M. Chaplain At a scl1ool assembly, scl1ool chaplain, Father James Hickey, S.M. presents the mis- sionary crucifix to Father XVillian1 Anderson, S.M. Brother Raymond Streiff, S.M. is on Father Anderson's right and Brother Bernard Jansen, S.M. is to his left. CHAPLAIN

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Bro. Paul F. Quinn, S.M., B.A. Moderator 2G Lancers Religion II World History Activities Director Sodality Football Program Bro. Anthony C. Kauflm, S.M., B.A. Moderator ID Warhawks Religion I Latin I Assistant Athletic Moderator Sodality Religion in practice. Daily reception of the Eucharist was encouraged by the Religion Department. Bro. Henry I. Kraeter, S.M., B.A. Moderator 2D Sky Knights Religion II Religion III Poster Club Bus Driver Bro. John P. Gilfether, S.M., M.A. in Hel. Ed. Moderator 3B Voodoos Religion III Health Cross Country Coach Track Coach 19