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St. Thomas More Cathedral School in Arlington inducted 28 seventh and eighth graders into the National Junior Honor Society at the cathedral Jan. 19. A candlelit ceremony marked the inaugural event for the newly established chapter, which aims to create enthusiasm for the values of scholarship, service, leadership, character and citizenship.
The girls and boys swim teams from St. Paul VI Catholic High School in Chantilly won first and second at the 11th annual Northern Virginia Catholic Invitational Championship at the Freedom Center in Manassas Jan. 16. Paul VI competed against Seton School in Manassas, St. Gertrude High School in Richmond, Oakcrest School in Vienna, and Saint John Paul the Great Catholic High School in Potomac Shores.
Community members of St. Ambrose School in Annandale gathered around their home computers for an evening of online trivia modeled after the popular game show “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?” Jan. 22.
Catholic schools looking to showcase their institutions are adapting the open house to the pandemic. Schools are inviting families to online meetings with the principal or admissions staff; developing pre-recorded video introductions that families can view any time; or offering individual in-person visits.
In lieu of the March for Life, local Catholics pray for life closer to home. br />br />
Chelsea Academy in Front Royal has been recognized by Bishop Michael F. Burbidge as an independent Catholic school in the Diocese of Arlington. The school first opened in 2008 and offers a liberal arts education in the Catholic tradition.
“Have you ever thought about the monastic life?” The question made me start, and I tried to dodge his gaze: “It’s not a life I understand well,” I replied, and the Dominican friar let the matter drop.
Skiing, I’ve heard it said, is like golf: the more you try to take control and use your own power, the more likely you are to see poor results. If in golf it is advised to “Let the club do the work for you,” in skiing it can equally be said to “Let the skis do the work for you.” Do not try to power your way down the hill; use the skis as they were intended, knowing how and when to properly turn and slow down, and trust that if properly fitted, your skis will get you downhill safely.
Like many people, I was surprised at Pope Francis’ announcement on the feast of the Immaculate Conception that we were starting a year dedicated to St. Joseph. What a perfect moment to go deeper into the life of the patron of the universal church.
The World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life, instituted by Pope John Paul II and connected to the feast of the Presentation of the Lord Feb. 2, will be celebrated in parishes Feb. 6-7.
