Oratory Preparatory School - Oratorian Yearbook (Summit, NJ)

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The Church haf the inalienahle right as well ay the indispenfahle duty of watching over the entire education of her Children, in all inftitutionf, public or private, not merely in regard to the religioay inftruction there given, hat alfo in regard to every other hranch of learning and to every regulation where reli- gion and morality are concerned. -Coel. jur. Can. cc. 1381, 1382.

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ULAE f-536 Ov 2 2. 2 It -- S is . ,gd tQ Qzwloacy cfloof cfomwwi wgy To The Graduates of 1948: All of your religious training can thus be summed up: that man was made for God, and that the universe with all its wonders, secrets, and science was made for man. By these means, properly used, you will know and be drawn to your God. There has been a two-fold purpose to your education, namely: to enlighten you to observe the moral law clearly contained in the Ten Commandments and to prepare your intellect so that you may perform your mission in the natural order-whatever profession or vocation is to be your lot in life. Since you must be obedient to your God, you must likewise, in everyday life, be obedient to your superiors who receive their authority from God. The first of those to receive this authority are your parents, whose responsibility for your welfare you cannot adequately appreciate until you grow older. Nevertheless, your parents, unknown to you, suffer many anxieties and endure many sacrifices that you may be properly guided, with the help of God, throughout your life and education. This authority from the loving hand of God is also manifested in our democracy, which is the dignity of personal behavior, freely limited or extended in our society by a majority of its members. Then your Catholic education leads you to God by a recognition of the obligations to Him,.and your 'dependence upon Him. From this you are compelled as Catholics to recognize rightfully established civil authorities, for next to God, our duty is to our country, as patriotic and zealous citizens. Therefore, my dear Graduates, as often as you exemplify the strong religious character and fine moral training, which we have endeavored to give you, then shall we feel that our efforts have been rewarded, for we could not possibly contribute more to the well being of our modern society. Well thinking people everywhere lament the lawlessness, crime, and vice of our day. They are distressed by the wars and the ruins of wars that are so widespread everywhere. However, you, our graduates, are going forth with a realization that if man's passions are to be held in check, there must be a knowledge and observance of a moral law that is binding upon the hearts of men. Such an education then, as yours is, is our only hope in preventing the spread of vice and crime. It is truly the only means left at our command to secure domestic tranquillity and insure peace among the nations of the earth. Remember always, dear boys, that you represent in the world your Oratory School. Since we, your teachers, have our honor staked upon you, guard and protect it, and then our pride in you will know no bounds. Farewell now dear Graduates-forevermore be grateful to your parents and your teachers, and faithful to God and country. May the blessing of the Almighty God, the Father, the Son, and the Holy Ghost descend upon you and remain with you forever. Sincerely yours in Christ, VERY REVEREND JOHN J. BAIN, Preridefzz