Red Bank Catholic High School - Emerald Yearbook (Red Bank, NJ)

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HOLY YEAR 1975 o most people, 1975 was a typical year filled with the hustle and bustle of daily living. But to the Catholic Church, 1975 was a special period devoted to renewal and reconciliation. Pope Paul VI defined this inner renew- al of man as the Holy Year 1975. Although seemingly simple, the vast diversities which exist among the different class levels, made it impossi- ble for the meaning of the Holy Year to be expressed through abstract theology. In contrast, the faculty here at R.B.C. relayed the message of Christ through their constant patience and devotion to all students and the work produced by each. Likewise, by their involvement in group activities and community pro- jects, the students too, aided in their participation in the Holy Year. For it was through these endeavors that the students had a chance to accomplish HIS HOLINESS, POPE PAUL VI 8

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FACULTY '7 lound a challenge here . , . 7 —Mr. A. Polistina

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THE INNER RENEWAL OF MAN something worthwhile along with the development of Christian ideals. In the opinion of Pope Paul VI, it was the main responsibility of those who organized the Holy Year activities to help individuals encounter Christ, so that they too, would be able to say: We have met Him, we have listened to Him; we have felt the fascination of His teachings, we have accepted the gift of His mysterious words, we have lifted ourselves up so as to be united with Him and be able to say with St. Paul: ‘It is now no longer I that live, but Christ lives in me’. . HIS EXCELLENCY GEORGE W. AHR Bishop of Trenton RIGHT REVEREND EMMETT A MONAHAN Director, Red Bank Catholic High School 9