St Joseph Academy - Acadean Yearbook (Green Bay, WI)

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SPIRITUAL . . , help is frequently sought from Fr. James Putman. Here Carol Baker confirms an appoint¬ ment. SISTER MARY CONSTANCE . . . guidance director, discusses the different aspects of college life with Pam Byrnes, Bonnie Baudhuin, Pat Denis, Sally Busch, and Sue Buechel. “THE REFERENCE ... to St. Luke s Gospel can be found on this page” indicates Father Birdsall, sophomore religion instructor, as he assists Betty Lelou. The words of Christ echoing through the centuries are heard daily in religion and guidance classes as students seek to know God and His will. This year special attention was given to the Second Vatican Council and to Ecumenism. Studies oi ormer councils and Church history became more meaningful to students as they recognize the need for prayer, study, growth, and action—all a part oi the apostolate. This year’s marriage course was oi fered during six consecutive weeks by Father James Putman. Guest speakers, panel discussion and individual reports make students aware of the neen to analyze the problems of marriage and courtship. Substituting the daily guidance period for a weekly one also makes possible the frequent discussion of current teen-age problems. FOR CHRIST UNITY ... is the goal of the Ecumenical Council. Sister Martha Mary, English instructor, discusses this aspect of the Council with Sally Busch, Kathleen Polnasch, and Joanne Schmit.