Morris Catholic High School - Shield Yearbook (Denville, NJ)

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STARTING the day right, Sis- ter M. Joan of Arc pauses at the statue of Saint Joseph. Knowledge Comes, but Wisdom Lingers Guiding the students in the accomplish- ment of their goals, Sister M. Joan of Arc exemplifies total dedication in her endless task as principal of Morris Cath- olic. For the past six years Morris Cath- olic has prospered in all fields under her direction. Her wisdom and humor have helped to create a union of faculty and students for the purpose of higher edu- cation. Because of the outstanding example of Sister M. Joan of Arc, M.C. students have also become joined in a closer bond with God and the Catholic Church making religion an important part of their daily lives. Involved with the stu- dents and their problems, Sister M. Joan of Arc labors at forming an out- standing adult, prepared for the ditiicult world and its responsibilities. DISCUSSING plans for Morris Catholic's new addition are Sister M. Joan of Arc and Father McLaughlin.

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Love EXHIBITING MC,s helpful spirit, Father Amandolare assists Father McLaughlin in lighting his cigar. , Hope, Faith During his second year at Morris Catho- lic, the Reverend Anthony McLaughlin, with his warmth, vitality, and boundless energy, has stolen the hearts of all whom he encounters-students, faculty, and parents. In his ofhcial capacity as administrator, his efforts to improve Morris Catholic are shown by the enthusiasm with which he plunges into each new project, and by his subsequent completion ofit. His devotion as a dedicated priest of God is exemplified by his making avail- able to all students the opportunity of daily Mass. From religion to sports, Father endeav- ors to be all things to all men. As an integral part of Morris Catholic, Father is sought out for counsel by many students. Really, Father is a friend to all. WITH a distinguished walk, Rev- erend Anthony McLoughlin leaves his oflice after a day's work. These Make Humanity 26

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Religion Should Be the Rule of Life This year all students at Morris Catholic are studying re- ligion under the Kerygmatic approach. Freshmen, taught by the Reverend Ronald Amandolare, chairman of the religion department, strive for a greater understanding of the Bible. To supplement text material, students made maps of the geographic areas discussed. In the second year the process of salvation from the time of Abraham to the establishment of Christ's Church is taught in classes instructed by the Reverend Edward Kearns of Saint Christopher parish and the Reverend Charles Cassidy of Saint Peter Parish, both in Parsip- pany. The first two books are Scripture oriented, the upper- classmen use the Bible only indirectly. The focal point of the junior course is the Church, beginning with its founding and continuing up to the Second Vatican Coun- cil and the changes resulting from it. The Reverend Rich- ard Grasso of Dover,s Holy Rosary Church and the Rev- erend John Heekin of Pope Pius X in Montville teach these classes. An extra project in correlation with this theme is a survey of the recent Council as well as a com- plete study of past Councils. The Reverend John Demkovich of Saint Maryas Denville, and the Reverend Eugene Romano from Saint Cecilia Church in Rockaway offer to their senior classes a brief introduction to Apologetics before utilizing the text. The fourth-year course is primarily devoted to vocations giv- ing four months, study to the married state. Lectures by outside speakers contribute to a well-rounded program. STRUMMING his guitar, Reverend Ronald Amondolare practices for folk Mass of First Friday. 28