the eternal high priest by iconographer marek czarnecki

NC Cathlolics™ (USPS 715-940) is a membership publica. :ianzen, bishops and doctors of the church J NC Catholics 2 January/February 2009 | | Liturgical Calendar: The Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God Jan 1 1 St. Please also join me in praying that our Catholic schools willĬontinue to flourish and be places where our students 'encounter the living God who in Jesus Christ reveals In this great ministry be renewed in their work. Schools and my pledge to make them available to as many students as possible.Īs Our Holy Father stated, 'Education is integral to the mission of the Church.' May all those involved I certainly agree! Thus, I renew my ongoing commitment to our Catholic Our children and young people truly love their Catholic schools and recognize what a precious gift they are I am in awe of the countless ways in which love for God is reflected in Christian service. Seeing the great ease with which our young people speak of their love for Jesus Christ and their desire to learn I am edified by the great commitment of our Catholic educators. I am deeply inspired by the strong Catholic identity which Of my great joy in visiting our Catholic schools. Young people often ask me, 'What is the best thing about being a bishop?' I usually respond by speaking Furthermore, we are indebted to our pastorsĪnd all those in our parishes who give of their resources to demonstrate a strong support for Catholic education. Gratitude is also offered to the parents who allow our Catholic schools to assist them in the education andįormation of their children. School both today and throughout the years we express profound thanks to all the priests, religious, CatholicĪdministrators and educators, and all the lay faithful who have devoted themselves to this great ministry. On the occasion of this 100th anniversary of providing Catholic education in the Diocese of Raleigh, weĮxtend sincere congratulations to all those associated with Cathedral School and Cardinal Gibbons High Their conviction that Jesus Christ is the source of all Truth. Catholic schools strive to help students see all of their studies through the eyes of faith and grow in

Reminding them of Gods presence, to hear the Good News proclaimed, to learn the teachings of the holyĬatholic Church, to acquire a deep love and reverence for the Sacred Liturgy, and to participate in Chnstian To pray together, to speak the name of Jesus, to see in their midst the crucifix and other religious signs On a daily basis, they provide the opportunity for students Which offer a program of academic excellence. What is unique about them? Catholic schools are not merely institutions This particular moment in the life of our Diocese, as Cathedral School and Cardinal Gibbons High SchoolĬelebrate 100 years of providing Catholic Education, allows us the opportunity to focus specifically on the We owe deep gratitude to our parents for the exampleĪnd witness of their lives and to all who support them through a deep commitment to Catholic education and Made available on many levels and in various ways. Here, parents are supported as Catholic education and faith formation are

Jesus Christ reveals His transforming love and truth.' Institution is a place to encounter the living God who in First and foremost every Catholic educational Is integral to the mission of the Church to proclaim the Our Holy Father spoke these words: 'Education Michael Fedewa, Superintendent for CatholicĮducation and Formation, who represented the Diocese of M XVI met with Catholic educators, including Dr.

Uring his pastoral visit to the United States inī April 2008, Our Holy Father Pope Benedict

The eternal high priest by iconographer marek czarnecki