La Salle Academy - La Sallite Yearbook (New York, NY)

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Besides formal class work, the boys in the high school department have every opportunity to develop wholesome 1 -- N x- - ea , ' s .2 ,M 2-X In between classes, for the evening study period, and as a general all-round meeting place, the boys gather in the study hall. A i, Q. , ,Q 1 ,K A. se - I 1+14f-'- 'f . ' -- eff 1 intellectual habits. ,. Y 1 ...gigs-3-e..i'l 'Q V !Q,4v+h ig - T 4 -. f - ' ' . ' ,,.': T cm? M-.,, g-: .- .fue-t v. ,fig we - ff 'Q ',A' ' 4 4' ., Qs., T1 'Y .34 H- t is f - MS.-ug t ' P' X L - f gf -sa ' 1 77' ,r,r 5 ' ' ' -' -f V Q 'ii ul we ff -L g,,,g,,5!+ X. f ' I 5 f54,gf4jt 555 , , fr ' ,121 .,,,V 1, ,,', 1 V' ,,'. gm 1. ff ta 'Q t' a-V' 2 77 t 1 s .5 mmf f-fe K' 'L Rs 2 , is 'llt W ., t W 1 3 l f' ' s 4 Q -2:2 ff I , M : ,Ely r w , .1 A ' g - -'- A well-balanced schedule calls for recreation. Hockey, baseball, football, basketball and swimming are very popu- lar seasonal sports at Barrytown. On Sundays and during daily recreation periods, the boys get a few moments of relaxation and enjoyment in the music room. The boys and faculty share the same dining room. Usually, while the group dines, one boy reads aloud from an interesting book or magazine. 137

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Juniorate junior Novices, the lads of high school age training to become Christian Brothers, are really trial size Brothers. They do all the things that the Christian Brother does, only to a less intense degree. In the junior Novitiate the boys pray, study and take recreation with a view to cultivating their spirit of piety and spirit of study so that they can be more devoted and intelligent Brothers. That is the prime objective of the juniorate. The accom- panying pictures vividly portray the daily program which strives to make this objective a reality. Are these boys extraordinary students or more pious than you or your companions? No. They are ordinary lads from the same school and neigh- borhoods as yourself. It's just that they have channeled their talents and sense of piety toward a wonderful goal-the life of the Christian Brother. And every moment of their day in the juniorate is planned to make that goal attainable. 'i'i ig' V xx l Early morning rising is in the ancient tradition of the monk. The juniors begin their day at 6:00 o'clocle. Now and again the Brother Director and one of the boys will take some time for more personal talhs. In this way each boy can receive the necessary guid- ance that he needs. junior Novices have many opportunities for advancing along the way of Christian perfection. Devotion to the Blessed Sacrament is the junior Novice's greatest source o inspiration and happiness. A part of each morning, afternoon and evening is devoted to religious exercises in the chapel. The course of studies in the juniorate follows the standard college preparatory academic program. Small classes insure a thorough training. w l 1 1 4 4 w 1 .

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Approximately half of each Novitiate group comes from outside high schools and colleges. The boys from the funiorate make up the other half. Here the Director of Novices receive a young postulant at the Novitiate. Novitiate Part of each day is spent in re- ligious studies. The Novitiate catechist is specially trained in philosophy and theology in order to initiate the Novices in the catechetical method of the Brothers. The Novitiate Year is the basic cornerstone in the formative period of the young Religious. Here he is introduced to all of the essentials and basic notions of a life which demands from its aspirant a total and complete dedication. He studies thoroughly the nature and the purpose of the vows and Rules which bind him by explicit contract with his Society. He is carefully taught the elements and practice of mental prayer which are requisite for his spiritual union with God. Through guidance, practice, prayer and study, he strives to make his own the same spirit of faith and zeal that have animated the Christian Brothers for close to three centuries. To further motivate him in his high ambition, he follows advanced theological courses which present to him the ideals to be found in the life of Christ, the Liturgy of the Church, the treasures of Divine Revelation contained in the Sacred Scriptures and the traditional teachings of the Church Fathers. Socially he learns to live, work, pray and play with others as unified cells in the dynamic organism of the Mystical Body. Here the solid rock foundation is laid upon which others can then build the intellectual and professional super-structure during the later years of scholasticate and professional training. The Novitiate schedule is a vig- orous one. The bell ringer, sum- mons the commnuity to the chapel at 5:00 o'clocla each morning for the morning religious exercises that include vocal and mental prayer and Holy Mass. Special devotion to the Most Blessed Mother is a precious her- itage of religious houses. Here the Novices make an early morning visit. The community dining hall re- veals a gay spirit during a Benedicamus. Usually, the Novices eat in silence while a confrere reads to them from some spiritual book. Zi ,J .024 . g 'IE Q The day begins with morning prayer. T -s 1. 2 -