St Francis Preparatory School - San Fran Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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The Franciscan Brothers of Brooklyn officially entitled, The Brooklyn Congregation of the Reg- ular Third Order are members of the same order that -made Ireland the land of Saints and Scholars by their monastic schools. In i858, two Irish Brothers came to the in- fant Diocese of Brooklyn, at the request of Bishop John Loughlin, to assist in the education of the fast growing diocese. ln October of the same year, St. Francis Mon- astery of the city of Brooklyn was founded on Baltic Street, thus, the first private school under Catholic auspices in the Diocese of Brooklyn was opened. Through the years St. Francis has stood, making such changes as the times dictated, but holding fast to the most important constants and objectives of Fran- ciscan Training. At i-.ith lr.rnrr'.f.iri iiirrinr' :it -,tiirty thvrv is .1 chapel, Our La-ly of the Angels, which r-. tiw iiritr-r -it tim i.rnrrtu.il tr.tr'rrnq of the Franciscan Brothers, SBCYIS- tru ir utr rriti 1 ptr lic illy trim tin' N-rvitus, Pusttilnrrts arm! students ot Ilri- iiirrriimii- lurrr.1rrtl.llr1 thi- lrinirity ot time cli.ir1t'lf.- The Novitlatc, .uri-.rin - with . r -. . .sr.m4--- W!WKuwf I wan.-Y,-f-fs-Qarsvou.-ipleenz-se-ae-e.: nu. . . . -an-..-vnu...-..-...W-.a 4-.-aa.-1.4.--.., The methods of Franciscan training are characterized by certain distinguishing marks. As mem- bers ofa community whose vows of poverty, chastity and obedience are coupled with a life of love and simplicity, they are richly endowed. lt is from this storehouse of treasures that the teaching members draw when they train the young men of their charge. With the kindly hand of Franciscan fraternalism on the shoulder of the student, the Brothers impart their knowledge unstintingly and with a sincere interest in the pupil's progress. Inspired by the learning, sanctity and understanding of their Franciscan teachers, the students soon gain a feeling of belonging and are successfully led through the intricacies of their new studies. Franciscan training is complete training: spiritual, intellectual and physical. Every facet of the boy's nature is consideredg every thirst quenched. Franciscan training safeguards the academic in- tegrity offered by a classical background in studies that develop the whole man. ln the Franciscan tradition, action groups provide the opportunity and the theatre for application of what has been learned, hence there is no illusory progressiveness and ill-disciplined expression, Besides the classroom and extra-curricular activities, the Brothers perfect themselves spiritually by attending daily to prescribed religious exercises held in common, such as morning prayers, Holy Mass with the opportunity of frequent Communion, recitations of the Office of the Blessed Virgin, and, at the close of the day, the seven decade Crown of the Joys of our Blessed Virgin, When the regular school year has ceased for some, the Brothers continue at their task by teach- ing in the summer schools, on the high school and elementary levels. Still others continue their studies either in the metropolitan colleges and universities or attend sessions at the Catholic Univer- -sity of America, St. Bonaventure's or Notre Dame and in other universities in this country and abroad. Yes, the Franciscan Brother is continually striving for authority in his field. The confusion and spiritual poverty of the modern world offer a new challenge to the vigor and wisdom of a congregation with nearly a century's experience of apostolic labor in the United States. i 2 ' 1 gi, , ' X 5' t 2 1 51 3 x1,'X .g f . rp , . ,. The work program, with its obvious moral benefits, aids the Community House as young brothers build classroom to accommodate the increased vocations. Work varies as members of the community labor in the tieltl, care tor livestock, build houses and dormitories. and perform many other forms ot manual labor. -The Novitrate. Pew up? ' Riilas-.itiirn, important to .1 lmlancr-it program. is provrried at reach house as Courses of study vary at different houses but in all, the program is intensive rrrotifirr pri tiirrrf., spirrls. .wrt riicrentioniil qanrei. are provided Reading is en- 35 the Brothers undergo state accredited courses toward various college degrees it .tri .nrt r-,xiii ttrriisr- rms, .1 well -,trirki-it library. True traternalrsrn is fox- besides fulfilling the requirements ot their religious vocations Small classes :mtg i 1 tt-it-il.1-.tiri-rorrrrrrurrrty prays, work .mtl plays together -'lhc Junrorate. guarantee a thorough training ot each boy in each subrect- The Juniorate.

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