St Rita of Cascia High School - Cascian Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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Fr. Francis McDonnell, O.S.A,, Fr. Donald Brennan, O.S.A., who who came to St, Rita for his second holds a M.Ed. from De Paul Uni- time in 1961 is chairman of the Re- ligion Department and teaches Re- ligion I and II. He holds a M.A. degree from Catholic University His favorite hobby is golf, versity, came to St. Rita in 1960. Besides being our Chaplain and teaching Religion III, he is also working towards a M.A. in Theolo- gy. His main interest is golf. Mr. Grahame Capp, O.S.A., is a newcomer to St. Rita. He holds an S.T.L. degree from Lateral Univer- sity and teaches Religion I and II and Latin I. Besides being a tennis coach, he is also interested in lan- guages and sports. Fr. Leo Cavanaugh, O.S.A., holds an A.B. from Boston College. A member of the faculty since 1951, he teaches Religion I and II and World History I. His main interests are baseball, football, and bowling. Fr. james Corrigan, O.S.A., who came to St. Rita two years ago cur- rently teaches Religion I and III. He is a school Chaplain and is the moderator of the Servers Club. He holds a B.A, from Villonova Uni- versity. His interests include sports and folk music. Fr. Peter F. Dunne, who is an as- sistant at St. Robert Bellarmine Parish, teaches Religion I. Father Dunne came to St. Rita in 1958. His special interests are sports and reading. Fr. Michael Hogan, O.S.A., who teaches sociology IV is the College Counselor and Director of Pub ic Relations. He began his teaching at St. Rita in 1960. He holds a M.A. in American History from Villanova and a M.Ed. in Guidance and Psy- chology from DePaul. Fr. James McCloskey, O.S.A., a member of the Religion Depart- ment, holds a Bachelor of Arts de- gree from Villanova University, He teaches Reli ion I and II, and has been on the Eaculty for three years. Fr. Robert Chrupka elevates the Host at Mass, homily, music, Commun- Receiving Holy Communion, Bob De Marco and Richard Volkman, par- ion, participation are all part of the celebration. ticipate fully in the Eucharistic Sacrifice of the Mass. 20

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Students of Religion Classes Experience Section Masses, Collage M eihoa's, Group Discussions Two years ago, under the Chairmanship of Fr. Francis McDonnell, O.S.A., the Religion Department introduced the Kerygmatic method of teaching. Through this method the student is in keeping with the modern ecclesiastical developments through analyzed scriptures and the liturgy. This course using the Christian Brothers Series book, LIV- ING VVITH CHRIST, was extended only to the first two classes. This year the juniors use this book in their religion class as well as the seniors in their Sociology class. In connection with this book, LIVING WITH CIIRIST, the Senior informal Sociology class is a discussion orientat- ed course. Its purpose is to direct attention toward under- standing and appreciation of relevent problems ofthe world today. Another approach of teaching religion was taken by some teachers. This approach is called the collage method. Through pictures which are cut from magazines, the stu- dent simulates the 'gold liguresn of the Church in todayls modern World. In his discussion he tells what they mean to him and to the Churchg also how would these Hfiguresn behave if they had lived in this present modern world. Also this year, the chaplains undertook a new program - a section Mass. The Mass, accompanied by guitars, takes place in the chapel during the studentls religion period. The number of section Masses given to a particular section is determined by the section itself. For the first time last year, senior closed retreats were held at five different retreat houses in the Chicago area. During this period the student attended Mass, conferences, recreation, spiritual reading, and meditation. This year in addition to the retreat, a new experimental inter-school program - the religious weekend - has been started which has been open to limited number of students, Through the period of nine weeks, fifty-four students, six per week, attended this program with students of eight oth- er schools, Through movies and discussions this program provides opportunity for liturgical celebration and experi- ence of Christian community living. Also, additional guid- ance is provided by Frs. Brennan and Corrigan, school Chaplains. Informal discussions in religion classes sometimes take the place of lectures. For convenience of all, a dis- cussion group is formed into a circle. john Hofer leads the discussion in Fr. Bre-nnan's class on how Christ would live in our times as a human and social being.

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As a commentator, George Firlit leads the prayers and responses at a Mass celebrated every Tuesday for his class. J we at W ez.. Yi Q . , ,J-r Fr. john Peck, O,S.A., who came to St. Rita in 1962, holds a MA. from Villanova University, Teach- ing Religion l, hc is the Director of Student Activities and moderates the Band and the Student Council. llc is also the Director of Camp Villanova, in Holland, Xlich. T0 learn more about the life of Christ, Cary Kujawinski completes his pro ject, Land Jesus Lived In, a class assignment. MX . ,xx Fr. john Sattler, U.S.A,, a new teacher last September, teaches Rcligion II and III. He is the Var- sity Baseball Moderator and a Sophomore Counsellor. He holds a BS. in Comrnerce from De Paul University. Father is involved in the Christian Fauiiily' Xlovement. Fr. john Van der Beck, 0.S.A., teaches Religion Ill and Sociology IV. He began his teucliing at St. Rita in l955 and now lnelongs to the Religion Departiiimit. He rc- ceived his RA. degree- from Nylllei gan Lniversity in Holland. 21 Fr. Robert Verstynen, O.S.A., teaches Sociology l and ll. He came to St. Rita in i961 and now is moderator of the National llonor Society. He received his MA. de- gree from Catholic l'nix'ersity of America. His special interest is golf. V