Fenwick High School - Blackfriars Yearbook (Oak Park, IL)

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454 :if '- J- - . , . . - Km, , I, ,X , r f- H .1 5 0' . ,e . 4 I .,f -1, V M ..f.,,. W W., ' ' C, . . f.-ywwww REV C- A- CAROSEU-Af 0-P-f Ed- M- REV. M. A. KAVANAUGH, o.P., B.A. REV. F. J. BARTH, o.P., BA. Mathematics and Religion Vocational Counselor RelgggOn..Fir5f Semester American History assistance of the moderators. The main reason why any Catholic institution has its doors open is to teach religion. Fenwick boasts of a religious system equalled by few other high schools in the diocese. Of course, there is a class in religion every day for each ot the stu- dents. But it is more the phases of the subject studied than religion in general which makes the course so valuable. The curriculum is so planned that the student, when he graduates, is well versed in dogma and morals, Scripture, Church history, and Catholic apologetics. From his freshman year the student's mind is molded so that he can discuss intelligently almost any religious question from the Catholic point of view. For example, if an argument as to atheistic principles arises, an alumnus of Fenwick should be able to cope with it from the knowledge gained during his senior year. The courses are conducted by priests-theologians of the Catholic Church- who are well acquainted with Christian doctrine. ln addition to the regular religious instruction in the classroom there-are extra-curricular religious REV. E, A. VITIE, O.P., B.A. Religion-Second Semester REV. J. A. SIMONES, O.P., B.A. Latin and Director of Music Page Thirteen

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REV. J. A. MURTAUGH, O.P., B.A. Latin English and Journalism on the character of his students and must, therefore, be capable of fulfilling his obliga- tions. There is no better judge of human nature, no one who knows better how to for- mulate good character than a Catholic priest. Consequently, the faculty is well qualified to do a good job of character developing. As friends, counselors, and teachers, the mem- bers of the faculty are for four of the most important years of a boy's life, the most in- fluential of leaders toward making him a bet- ter Catholic man. For it is during these years - i. J. ,. - , f that the habits of thinking, speaking, and acting, which he will carry with him for life, are developed. The various classes have moderators, whose duty it is to assist the boys in class affairs. Their sound advice and helpful hints aid the student personally. The same office is held by Father Connolly in the Mothers' Club and Father Fisher in the Fathers' Club. Father Kennedy is moderator of the Alumni association. Entertainment is arranged for by the various clubs with the approval and REV. W. D. VAN ROOY, O.P., M.A. REV. G. G. CONWAY, O.P., B.A Mathematics and Public Speaking REV. P. J. CONATY, O.P., B.A. Athletic Director Dean of Discipline and English Page Twelve REV. E. L. SKELLY, O.P., B.A. REV. J. D. MALONE, O.P., M.A. History and English Economics, Civics, and Religion

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f REV. J. J. MADRICK, O.P., BA. General Science and Religion REV. J. A. QUINN, O.P., B.A. Spanish, History, and Religion MQW., REV. E. M. MCGOWAN, O.P., B.A. Mathematics and Religion Page Fourteen 'Nm-x,,,,w, REV. C. M. FISHER, O.P., B.A. REV. E. C. LILLIE, O.P., MA Mathematics English activities in which the student may participate. The first and foremost of these is hearing daily Mass. Each day of the school year a Mass is said by a member of the faculty for those students who wish to attend. During Lent the Sacrifice is cele- brated in the gymnasium, thus allowing a greater amount of space for the larger congregation. The Mass is said, of course, according to the Domini- can rite. On all the First Fridays of the year the students are required to attend Mass in the gymnasium. At these Masses Communion is distributed. Usually more than half the student body receives the Sacrament. Breakfast is provided in the cafeteria after Mass. Each Friday afternoon at about 2:l5 there is Benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. The religious groups are the Aquinas Discus- sion Club and the Servers' Club. Both operate under the direction of Father Barron. ln the Discussion Club social problems are considered in the light of Catholic moral teaching. Members ofthe Servers' Club assist at Mass and Benediction.