West Philadelphia Catholic High School - Blue and White Yearbook (Philadelphia, PA)

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fl' ff. . Y 4 As Religious-A Pope once said, Show me a religious who follows his rule, and l'll canonize him immediately. The Brothers strive to emulate this by setting aside special time tor prayer and meditation, by living together under one head, and by devotion to the Blessed Mother and the Child Iesus. Although .not priests, they take vows oi pov- erty, chastity, and obedience. The purpose again is to give undivided attention to the care and training of boys. They have selected the religious lite in response to Christ's call, to save their own souls, and with them the souls of others. As Teachers-Students are sent to a Catholic school for one reason-religion. The Brothers are experts in the imparting ot religious training to their pupils. Each Brother is also schooled care- fully in the particular subject he has selected to teach. Much time is given to the preparation of their classes, so as to perfect delivery, style and the best method of training. It is a known tact that their students are preferred everywhere.

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Bottom The Brothers at prayer before morning Mass. They live one continual life of prayer, beginning cmd ending the day asking God's aid in their work. THE BROTHERS OF THE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS It was a bright day when the Brothers of the Christian Schools arrived at West Catholic. These men, whose lives are dedicated to the service of boys, have become a living part of our school, familiar to the passers-by by the black robe and the white rabat. A rich French nobleman founded the order in 1719. Iohn Baptist de La Salle, now a canonized Saint, was a master of education. His small group, now the largest of the teaching orders in the Church, has grown tremendously and has spread the world over. The Brothers, meticulously trained, can turn their Whole time to the Wants of youth. They teach in high schools, parochial schools, universi- ties, and colleges. They maintain orphanages, protectories, and other forms of institutions for boys who have no home or family. The Christian Brothers have met with phenom- enal success. Their understanding of boys, their latent power to cope with unseen difficulties or of obviating unpleasant feelings are some of the factors responsible. This form of treatment is met with obedience, eagerness to learn. and devotion. Let us now look at the lite ot the Brothers. How they live- ! fi? 1 Top right: As Brother F. Benidle rattles off a few mimeo- graph sheets of the Daily Bulletin . Brother Leo thought- fully regards a linished copy. The Bulletin contains choice bits of news and announcements of future events.

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'Y' -fd M J--' -ee 7 f I f I , , VW' Q 'H , W , H-ff-.rf,. gs f . f.. W h lv , . get ,L '-,L nv Left: Students assist at weekly Mass in the auditorium during which time they supplicate God to shower them with graces and blessing during the school term. Below: Father Augustine, C.P.. who gave the October Student Retreat offers a bit of friendly advice to a group of interested seniors. Left centre: Before beginning the day's lessons. students offer prayers that God will regard favorably their efforts, and enlighten them with knowledge. Bottom: The arms of the Sacred Heart extend in loving care and guidance as students visit the Chapel during lunch. I ,f 3 X