The Downingtown Catholic high school’s class of 2018 gathered for prayer and worship one last time together during Mass June 6 at St. Elizabeth Church, Uwchlan. The celebrant was Father John Donia, school minister. Archbishop Charles Chaput presided over Bishop Shanahan’s graduation ceremonies Friday, June 8. Read a reflection by an archdiocesan priest in Catholic high school ministry on how this year’s graduates can live as disciples of Christ. (Photos by Sarah Webb)
Father John Donia, school minister, blesses crosses that will be placed upon each student as a sign to live their faith and their call to salvation.
Sister Regina Plunkett, I.H.M., president of Bishop Shanahan, places a wooden cross upon the students as a sign of their faith and God’s love for them.
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on photo page 6; in 12 years of Catholic education no one told these Catholics that you do not extend your hands when praying the prayers during the Mass! Even the new deacons are taught that ONLY the priest extends his hands.
I was also told that some schools in the Ad had school on Ascension Thursday when Catholics are to reflect on the day. I was told by one nun in a high school that at least “we’ make sure they make Mass on that day. If the children after years of Catholic school if they don’t know their obligations as to Mass than it is long pass the time to close the schools!!!! In regards to this if anyone doubts it I was gladly send you a copy of a letter I have from Cardinal Rigalli stating EXACTLY THAT. But no one listens anymore because many want to “do their own thing”