Marian Catholic High School - Mariner Yearbook (Chicago Heights, IL)

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Seniors discuss the meaning f he words In His im- age and l1keness. - 1' National Honor Society officers preview the religion slides whieh their club pre- sented to the school. fl.,1o rj Mary McG1ave, vice-presidentg Dave Pignotti, treasurerg Mike Glennon, presidehtg and Mary Kay Stark, secretary. -J? Father Boniface R Perry 0 p gave the Day of Seniors have folk songs at Mass on the Day of Recollection +11

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Kathy Gibler gives a current events report on the happenings of the Church in her senior religion class. Religion Two of the priests from neighbor- ing parishes who teach the mar- riage course to senior girls are Father Robert Bohlman and Father John Harrington. ' Fe- . aff X 'A i .K-.g,,. 3 H x 4 , Q . YJ, Father Duane Doherty, O.F.M., talks with Don Thomas and Craig Snyder. i ,- l Q lx l ii , f The religion program is designed to be a compelling force in the decisions of the students. Each class affords the students an opportunity to gain insight into their problems. Old and New Testaments, the background and basis of the course, are supplemented by a study of the sacra- ments, the virtues, and Church history. Universal problems are seen in the light of present prog- ress in Church thought and in the grace of Her sacraments. The specific aims of each class level differ. In order to discover the true person of Christ and His influence in the world, Bible Vigils, filmstrips, related art, and discussion are utilized, and a fuller participation in the New Liturgy is encouraged. Complementing the classes are Days of Recol- lection, the annual retreat, and private counsel- ing by priests of the area. In this year's retreat, Fathers Michael Nallin and Gerald Miller em- phasized the value of human respect. Homeroom discussions and folk Masses underscored the themes of unity and understanding. Father Perry, stressing the beauty of Christian life, conducted two separate Days of Recollection for the seniors. 1 w l Father Jack juchinski and Art Blakemore talk between classes. I0 1' Freshmen Charles AuBuchon, Tom DiTe1la, Judy Mikas, Terry Setar, Matt Sheahan, and Peggy Manning discuss the message of the gospels.

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May Crowning For the person who wants to realize a more intense commitment to Christ and His members, Marian offers a Sodality program. Each member is active in teaching grade school or special Confra- ternity of Christian Doctrine classes. Trips to other schools for group discussions and visits to adult apostolic agencies stimulate the Sodalist to strive toward her goal-to draw herself and those around her closer to Christ. The enthusiasm aroused by these special works of mercy and the intermittent days of inspiration is deepened by daily spiritual exercises and weekly meetings, so that the Sodalist has many opportunities to make of herself a truly Christian leader. One of the Sodality's chief projects is the May Crowning. This year a new dimension was added to the annual ceremony. From the darkness of the stage emerged modern images, depicting three stages in the life of Our Lady. Short Meditations on the Nativity, the Crucifixion and the Assumption were given as the folksong Mary Had a Baby blended with the living rosary to give new depth to a traditional ceremony. 1 Kathy Shook helps to teach St. Joseph's grade school catechism class. Beverly Broderick crowns the Blessed Virgin in Marians May Crowning ceremony. i fi V- f' V K ' In ' 2 i-Z' '.-ff' n ' .-.. lik? . :- intl LH, ,,: .' Iill i l v -in SODALITY OFFICERS: fl. to rJ Judy Martin, secretaryg Mary Kay Maher prefect Joanne Delehanty, treasurerg Mina McCaughey, vice-prefect. I2 Sodalit I i