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VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Pope Francis will meet with U.S. President Barack Obama at the Vatican on March 27, the White House announced and the Vatican confirmed. The spring meeting would be Obama’s second visit to the Vatican as president, but his first with Pope Francis, who Pope Francis was elected on March 13, 2013. The White House said the Vatican visit would be part of a presidential trip to Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin exchanges a sign of peace with Bishop Catherine Waynick, bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Indianapolis, during the Netherlands, a Jan. 19 ecumenical prayer service at the Blessed Sacrament Chapel of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis. Co-sponsored by the Belgium and Italy. Archdiocese of Indianapolis and the Church Federation of Greater Indianapolis, the prayer service kicked off the observance of the Week of Prayer for “The president Christian Unity in the city, which runs through Jan. 25. looks forward to discussing with Pope Francis Archbishop Tobin leads prayer service for their shared President Barack Obama commitment to Christian unity at SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral fighting poverty and growing inequality,” said the Jan. 21 By Sean Gallagher hospitality he has received from many Archbishop Tobin said. White House statement. people, including leaders of various He went on to note that the pontiff During the same trip, Obama will Leaders of Christian communities Christian communities in the state, during sees “doing good” as a “principle that participate in a summit in the Netherlands across Indiana gathered on Jan. 19 with his first year of service in central and unites all of humanity, beyond the on nuclear security, visit the presidents of Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin in the southern Indiana. He also praised the way diversity of ideologies and religions, and the European Council and the European Blessed Sacrament Chapel of SS. Peter in which archdiocesan Catholics and other creates the ‘culture of encounter’ that is Commission in Brussels, and hold talks and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis to pray Christians have worked together to help the foundation of peace.” in Rome with Italian President Giorgio together at the start of the Week of Prayer people in need. Archbishop Tobin said that the pope’s Napolitano and Prime Minister Enrico Letta. for Christian Unity. Finally, Archbishop Tobin reflected at message has relevance for the Christian After U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry The leaders, along with members of length on the way in which Pope Francis, communities of Indianapolis and Indiana. met his Vatican counterpart, Cardinal- the congregation in attendance, sang elected last March, has encouraged “In this city and state, we are designate Pietro Parolin, at the Vatican hymns, listened to Scripture readings, ecumenical relations among Catholics and called to expand the space in which a on Jan. 14, he told reporters, “I know that offered prayers and gave thanks for the other Christians. ‘culture of encounter’ might flourish,” the Holy Father is anticipating the visit of spiritual gifts with which God has blessed “From the beginning, Pope Francis Archbishop Tobin said. “We must meet President Obama here, and the president each of the communities. has left little room for doubt that he each other doing good. is looking forward to coming here to meet They also listened to a homily offered sees the ecumenical and interreligious “ … We have much [good] to do in with him.” by Archbishop Tobin. mission of the Church as integral to this city and this state. As we feed the Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, In it, he offered thanks for the his vision for the new evangelization,” See PRAYER, page 2A Vatican spokesman, told reporters that See POPE, page 3A ‘The Light is On for You:’ Confession will be available across archdiocese on April 2 By Sean Gallagher room when a priest is available to celebrate the sacrament. From 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on April 2, The program has often involved all parishes priests will be available in churches across in a diocese offering a period of time for the central and southern Indiana to celebrate sacrament of penance on the same evening each File photo by Sean Gallagher File photo by the sacrament of penance with anyone week during Lent. who comes and wishes to experience During this first time that it will occur in the God’s mercy and Archdiocese of Indianapolis, it will take place on forgiveness. one evening during Lent. The initiative, Bishop Christopher J. Coyne took part in it called “The Light from 2008-10 when he was serving as a parish Is on for You,” has See CONFESSION, page 3A been successfully tried during the season of Lent in In this file photo, people stand in line to go to many dioceses confession at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Church across the country. in Indianapolis. From 6:30 p.m. to 8 pm. on April 2, The name refers priests will be available in churches across central and to the light that southern Indiana to celebrate the sacrament of penance Bishop would be on in with anyone who wishes to celebrate the sacrament Christopher J. Coyne a reconciliation and receive God’s mercy and forgiveness. Page 2A The Criterion Friday, January 24, 2014 PRAYER continued from page 1A hungry, welcome the stranger and carry out Sean Gallagher Photos by good works in the name of Christ, we will expand the culture of encounter that will help us to fulfill the prayer of Christ the night before he died for all: ‘ …that they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you, that they also may be in us, that the world may believe that you sent me’ ” (Jn 17:21). Speaking to The Criterion before the ecumenical prayer service, Angelique Walker- Smith, executive Father Nabil Hanna, pastor of St. George director of the Orthodox Church in Indianapolis, presents Church Federation an icon portraying Pentecost during a of Greater Jan. 19 ecumenical prayer service at the Indianapolis, Blessed Sacrament Chapel of SS. Peter and anticipated Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis. Archbishop Tobin’s reference to Jesus’ us are coming down so that we can really prayer for unity be one body of Christ.” Miguel Diaz when commenting Also attending the ecumenical prayer Rev. Anne Henning Byfield, a presiding elder for the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Indiana, on the need for service was Miguel Diaz, professor of faith proclaims a Scripture reading during a Jan. 19 ecumenical prayer service at the Blessed Sacrament prayer to promote Christian collaboration. and culture at the University of Dayton in Chapel of SS. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Indianapolis. “Sometimes we don’t always give Dayton, Ohio. He served as United States [prayer] the emphasis it deserves,” said Ambassador to the Holy See from 2009-12. Walker-Smith, an ordained Baptist minister. He travelled to Indianapolis in part “The whole Week of Prayer for Christian because of his friendship with Archbishop Unity [which runs through Jan. 25] and the Tobin, which was formed when both were ecumenical movement comes out of the serving in Rome. prayer of Christ that we would all be one “It is always an honor for me and before he went to the cross.” always a blessing to be among people The Church Federation of Greater who desire to build bridges,” said Diaz Indianapolis co-sponsored the ecumenical to The Criterion after the service. “As a prayer service at the cathedral with the diplomat and as a theologian, I believe that Archdiocese of Indianapolis. there is no greater task in this world than Your support is critical to Bishop Michael Coyner, who leads the to build bridges among men and women of United Methodist Church in Indiana, also good will.” participated in the service and spoke about He said that he believes Archbishop our serving ministry needs the importance of prayer in advancing Tobin is one who seeks to build bridges. cooperation among Christians. “I believe that he is one of the great “Prayer has to undergird all of that,” servants of God,” Diaz said. “He is truly United Catholic Appeal Goal he said. “If we don’t pray together, I don’t a man of God, a man who builds bridges, $6,000,000 think we can act together very well.” someone who I deeply respect and care for. $5,000,000 The prayer service moved St. Monica So I am deeply privileged to be here in his parishioner Maria Pimentel-Gannon of presence with other religious leaders as we $4,000,000 Indianapolis to tears. pray for Christian unity and act on behalf “It was very emotional,” said of the people of God.” $3,000,000 Pimentel-Gannon, a member of the Church Federation’s board of directors and a past (To view a gallery of photos from the $2,000,000 president of its board. “This would not Jan. 19 ecumenical prayer service at the $1,000,000 have happened a number of years ago. 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WASHINGTON (CNS)—Supreme Court Parenthood clinics in Boston, Springfield justices on Jan. 15 pressed attorneys about and Worcester, Mass. Under a 2007 state when it is constitutional to prohibit certain law, there are yellow semicircular lines kinds of speech in a case over buffer zones painted 35 feet from the entrances to the around abortion clinics. clinics, delineating how far away the

In oral arguments in a case over a sidewalk counselors and abortion protesters Gripas, Reuters CNS photo/Yuri 35-foot buffer zone around Massachusetts must stay. Planned Parenthood clinics, the attorney for The law prohibits conversations about people who want to approach clinic patients abortion within the zone by anyone except for “sidewalk counseling” to discourage employees of the abortion clinics. them from having abortions argued that the In arguing that the 35-foot zone and its state law “runs into a big First Amendment restrictions are necessary, Jennifer Grace problem of even eliminating peaceful, Miller, Massachusetts assistant attorney consensual conversation that doesn’t general, disagreed with Justice Antonin disrupt anything.” Scalia’s assertion that “this is not a protest Mark Rienzi, attorney for the people who case. These people don’t want to protest sued the state, told the court that the idea of abortion. They want to talk to the women the government picking one topic, in this who are about to get abortions and try to talk case abortion, “and saying, well, around this, them out of it.” suddenly the character of the public forum Scalia said “if it was a protest, keeping changes from a place where people can have them back 35 feet might not be so bad. peaceful, consensual conversations to a They can scream and yell and hold signs Alan Hoyle rallies in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington on Jan. 15. The high court heard place where we will imprison them for doing from 35 feet. But what they can’t do is try oral arguments in a challenge to a Massachusetts law that created a buffer zone around abortion that, I think that’s a dramatic restriction of to talk the woman out of the abortion. It’s a clinics to keep protesters a distance from the facilities. Supporters of the law say it addresses public First Amendment rights.” counseling case, not a protest case.” safety concerns of women patients seeking health care at clinics that also offer abortions. Several justices questioned attorneys Miller said “it’s a congestion on both sides about how a law could case,” adding that people can have the constitutionality of buffer zones around get clinic clients’ attention from a distance, be structured narrowly enough to conversations with clinic patients, “it’s just abortion clinics in 2000, it upheld “you look like a fanatic” and “they may not prevent aggressive conduct at clinics that those conversations are moved back Colorado’s law prohibiting abortion hear what we are saying,” she said. that was targeted by the Massachusetts a few feet.” She said the 35-foot zone was protests or sidewalk counseling within Sidewalk counselor Mark Bashour of statute, without stepping too far into necessary to prevent people from impeding eight feet of people approaching any Our Lady of Perpetual Help, the Melkite First Amendment rights. the entrances to clinics. A federal law that medical facility. The court ruled 6-3 that Catholic parish in Worcester, said even Attorneys conceded that no other states prohibits blocking clinic entrances is not the law was not a regulation of speech, but those not against abortion should see that have laws creating such large restricted applicable, she said, because it only applies “a regulation of the places where some the law is unconstitutional and dangerous. zones at abortion clinics. to activities such as sit-down protests and speech may occur.” “What happens when the government The case, McCullen v. Coakley, was people chaining themselves to doorways, not Eleanor McCullen, a member of doesn’t like what you’re doing with your brought by several people who volunteer to the act of trying to converse with patients. St. Ignatius Parish at Boston College, freedom of speech?” he said. “What are as “sidewalk counselors” outside Planned The last time the court considered the is the lead plaintiff among those who they going to do next if this is found sued, saying the law limits their ability to constitutional?” exercise their rights under the First and “This is a First Amendment right,” 14th Amendments to free speech and equal McCullen told the Free Press. “My feeling ‘If it was a protest, keeping them back protection under the law. is, I should be able to speak to whomever 35 feet might not be so bad. They can Last summer after the court agreed I want, wherever I want. I shouldn’t scream and yell and hold signs from to take the case, several people who do be curtailed by this line, because I lose sidewalk counseling told The Catholic Free people. I’m not harassing. ... I’m just a 35 feet. But what they can’t do is try to Press, newspaper of the Worcester Diocese, grandmother trying to offer help.” talk the woman out of the abortion. It’s a that they hoped for a ruling in their favor Other plaintiffs in the suit include Father so they could be more low-key in their Eric Cadin, a priest who does sidewalk counseling case, not a protest case.’ approaches to people. counseling or praying outside the Boston Nancy Clark, a member of Our Lady Planned Parenthood location. —Justice Antonin Scalia of the Angels Parish in Worcester, told the A ruling in the case is expected before newspaper that with a change in the law, the court adjourns for the summer in “I wouldn’t have to yell.” When yelling to late June. †

result of this and because they were coming way,” Father Beidelman said. “When we CONFESSION to it with a better understanding of what it understand what the Church calls us to, POPE continued from page 1A is and what it isn’t,” Bishop Coyne said, and we inform ourselves with that deeper continued from page 1A “it served to encourage me in my ministry, understanding, I think we can have a fuller pastor in the Archdiocese of Boston. on a human level, as the minister of the experience of God’s grace and mercy in the Cardinal-designate Parolin and He said that he was unsure of how it would sacrament with them.” celebration of that sacrament.” Kerry had discussed, among work the first time that it was offered. As it On April 2, each parish or cluster of Father Beidelman also pointed out that, other subjects, “themes that have worked out, however, many people came to parishes in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis for the most part, the ordinary penance been the object of concern and confess their sins and receive God’s mercy. will have the sacrament of penance services that parishes or deaneries offer discussion by the U.S. bishops,” “I had many priest friends say that they available from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Members during Lent would continue. particularly “the health care reform were in the confessional for an hour and a half of clustered parishes will be informed as to “This additional opportunity for and its relationship to guarantees to two hours beyond what the scheduled time which church in the cluster the sacrament confession doesn’t replace what I think is of religious freedom”—an apparent was … ,” said Bishop Coyne. “It was very will be available. best about a parish gathering for a Lenten reference to the contraception, encouraging. I was pleasantly surprised at how According to Father Patrick Beidelman, penance service … ” he said. “That has sterilization and abortifacient successful ‘The Light Is on for You’ program executive director of the archdiocesan its own character and draws a specific mandate that has proven a major was in the Archdiocese of Boston. Secretariat for Spiritual Life and Worship, group of people.” point of tension between the Obama “There were some profoundly moving a limited number of priests in central and On the other hand, Father Beidelman administration and the Church. sacramental moments in the celebration, where southern Indiana not serving in parishes will said that the way in which the sacrament of In general, employers who people were unburdened of real brokenness also assist with “The Light Is on for You.” penance is offered in “The Light Is on for provide health insurance to workers and sin in their lives.” He also noted that parishes are being You” attracts some people to the sacrament were required as of Jan. 1 to comply He was also pleased by the fact that, encouraged to make available for the five who prefer that way or who have been away with a government mandate that following the introduction of “The Light Is weekends in March a series of bulletin from it for an extended period of time. those policies include various on for You” in the Archdiocese of Boston, the inserts that provides information about the “The additional opportunity yields types of contraceptives, including number of people going to confession on a sacrament of penance. people coming to confession who haven’t sterilization and abortifacients. regular basis increased. “I think understanding what the in the past because of the sense that this The penalty for noncompliance is “Because people were coming to the Church teaches about the sacrament is an opportune time,” Father Beidelman potentially thousands of dollars sacrament on a much more regular basis as a helps us approach it in a fuller and deeper said. “They’re inspired because it is daily in fines. Although the happening throughout the archdiocese. Obama administration has made People come to it with the sense that there is some allowances for exemptions wide-spread availability.” for religious institutions, when ‘I think understanding what the Church teaches That availability of the sacrament of final rules were issued in June, about the sacrament helps us approach it in a penance throughout central and southern some Catholic employers said the fuller and deeper way. When we understand what Indiana at the same time and on the same exception still did not address their the Church calls us to, and we inform ourselves day will send a clear message about the moral objections. sacrament, Father Beidelman said. Obama met Pope Benedict XVI with that deeper understanding, I think we can “I think it will show that we are placing a at the Vatican in July 2009. The have a fuller experience of God’s grace and mercy priority on it by really carving out the time pope gave the president a signed, in the celebration of that sacrament.’ in each of our parishes or cluster of parishes leather-bound copy of his encyclical, to say that this is so important that we’re all “Caritas in Veritate” (“Charity in —Father Patrick Beidelman, executive going to make this concerted effort to have Truth”), and a copy of the 2008 this available,” he said. “It indicates that instruction “Dignitas Personae” director of the archdiocesan Secretariat for it’s important. We can be unified in making (“The Dignity of a Person”) on Spiritual Life and Worship the opportunity, and it can be wide-spread bioethics issued by the Congregation throughout the whole of the Church in for the Doctrine of the Faith. † central and southern Indiana.” † Page 4A The Criterion Friday, January 24, 2014

Opinion

Be Our Guest/Richard Doerflinger The death of ‘pro-choice’ Ever since Congress first approved Protesters shouted “Where are the Rev. Msgr. Raymond T. Bosler, Founding Editor, 1915 - 1994 the Hyde amendment in 1976, a nation women?” to protest the subcommittee’s Most Rev. Joseph W. Tobin, C.Ss.R., Publisher Mike Krokos, Editor divided on abortion has generally been all-male membership—although one of Greg A. Otolski, Associate Publisher John F. Fink, Editor Emeritus able to agree on at least one thing: The two pro-life witnesses, Helen Alvare, government should not force Americans is a female law professor, and all to fund or promote subcommittee members opposing the bill abortion against were male. Editorial their will. Such A witness against HR 7, Susan Wood coercion would of George Washington University, called violate both “life” it a “mean-spirited” attempt to “interfere” and “choice,” the and “meddle” in women’s lives. She and paramount values other opponents were simply not interested on both sides of in the difference between prohibiting this dispute. something and declining to pay for it. So for 37 years, An abortion movement that once Congress has trumpeted privacy—the “right to be let approved—and, alone” to make one’s own choices—

CNS photo/Karen Callaway, Catholic World New CNS photo/Karen Callaway, in many cases, annually reaffirmed— now wants to inject abortion into all our numerous provisions to prevent federal lives as a public good demanding our funding of abortion and abortion coverage support. But it is the height of hypocrisy in all but the rarest circumstances. to cry “Let me alone!” as you pick your At a recent subcommittee hearing in neighbor’s pocket. Congress, a bill to establish this policy Abraham Lincoln faced a similar more firmly and consistently in federal problem as he tried without success to Martha and Florencio Ortega hold hands on Sept. 22, 2013, during the law drew hostile reactions that suggest avoid civil war by compromising with Our Father at the Chicago Archdiocese’s annual Mass to celebrate this truce is over. those supporting slavery. The slave states couples’ golden wedding anniversaries at Holy Name Cathedral in Chicago. The legislation is the No Taxpayer rejected his offer to prevent slavery’s Cardinal Francis E. George was the main celebrant of the Mass, during which Funding for Abortion Act (HR 7, S. 946). expansion, while leaving it alone where it more than 410 couples celebrating 50 years of marriage renewed their vows It would apply the policy of the Hyde was legal. during the liturgy. amendment across all government He asked: What would satisfy his programs, including the new Affordable opponents? “This, and this only: cease Care Act (ACA), whose implementation to call slavery wrong, and join them in Now polygamy seems acceptable has produced serious evasions and calling it right. And this must be done The sacred institution of marriage A story on this subject by Michelle violations of that policy. thoroughly—done in acts as well as in continues to take a beating in our Martin in the Jan. 12 issue of the Catholic The Hyde policy has long enjoyed words. Silence will not be tolerated—we modern secular society. We all know weekly Our Sunday Visitor quotes Family broad support among Americans, must place ourselves avowedly with them. that, for various reasons, more and more Research Council President Tony Perkins, including American women. In one poll … Holding, as they do, that slavery is young people are rejecting marriage who showed how this decision ties in with taken during Congress’s consideration morally right, and socially elevating, they and are simply cohabitating. “Same-sex the demand for same-sex marriage: “While of the ACA, most respondents opposed cannot cease to demand a full national marriage” continues to be more and liberals insist that same-sex ‘marriage’ is measures to make Americans pay for recognition of it, as a legal right, and a more accepted as 18 states now permit the ultimate goal, their demands only lay abortion coverage with their taxes social blessing.” it. And now it’s apparently polygamy. the groundwork for other relationships to or health premiums, and more than Substitute “abortion” for “slavery” Perhaps you missed the news but, demand the same entitlements. Once the two-thirds opposed abortion in their own and you have a sketch of today’s back on Dec. 13, a federal judge in courts and policymakers depart from the health coverage—and on each question, “abortion rights” agenda. Countering Utah, Clark Waddoups, struck down natural definition of marriage, the Left has women were more opposed than men. that agenda won’t take a civil war—just part of that state’s law that banned a a legal foundation for any arrangement So one might think a law reflecting that pro-life citizens who inform themselves man from having more than one wife. between consenting adults.” consensus should sail through Congress. on the issue, and make their voices Technically, he didn’t make bigamy That seems to be where we are in our Instead, HR 7 was the subject of loud heard in Congress. legal, but he struck down a provision secular society. Those who are intent protests and gross misrepresentations. that said a person is guilty of bigamy if on changing the definition of marriage Supporters of tax-funded abortion in (Richard Doerflinger is associate director he or she “purports to marry another or are accomplishing their objectives. The the District of Columbia held a press of the Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities for cohabits with another person.” Catholic Church, though, will continue to conference to condemn the hearing, and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops. The case revolved around insist that marriage must be between one protested outside the hearing room when To learn how to write to Congress on this Kody Brown, who has four “wives” and man and one woman. Indiana’s bishops the bill was approved—because it simply issue, visit www.nchla.org. More on the 17 children. We haven’t seen it, but the recently voiced their support of a proposed continues the current ban on publicly bishops’ pro-life activities can be found at Brown family is on a reality show on state constitutional amendment that would funded abortions in D.C. www.usccb.org/prolife.) TLC. They are members of the Apostolic define marriage as exclusively between United Brethren Church, which believes one man and one woman. in plural marriage. The church is one The United States Catholic Catechism Letters to the Editor of several that split from the Church for Adults says, “While the Church clearly of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints teaches that discrimination against any Let your representative and senator know (the Mormon Church) after its leaders group of people is wrong, efforts to make condemned polygamy in 1890. cohabitation, domestic partnerships, that you support traditional marriage During the 19th century, some same-sex unions, and polygamous unions members of the Mormon Church equal to marriage are misguided and also If you support traditional marriage as or 317-232-9600. For senators, the number is practiced polygamy and fought with wrong. The Church and her members between one man and one woman, you 800-382-9467 or 317-232-9400. Call and ask the U.S. government over the issue. need to continue to be a strong and clear need to take action now—not next month to speak to your senator or representative. President James Buchanan was accused voice in protecting an understanding of or next year. Now! To e-mail, log on to in.gov and scroll of being weak in his opposition to marriage, which is rooted in natural law You can visit, call, write, or e-mail down to find your legislator and express your polygamy and slavery. and revealed in God’s law” (page 280). your senator and your representative and comments. In 1862, the U.S. Congress passed But, some people might ask, didn’t express your views that a marriage is Take action now before it is too late! the Morrill Act, which prohibited plural the Old Testament patriarchs and kings between one man and one woman. marriages. The U.S. Supreme Court practice polygamy? Yes, they did. About The phone number for the Indiana Rose M. Gauck upheld the law, but Mormons continued this, the Catechism of the Catholic Church House of Representatives is 800-382-9842 Milan the practice until 1890. Today Mormons says only, “In the Old Testament, the who practice polygamy are subject to polygamy of patriarchs and kings is not excommunication. yet explicitly rejected” (#1610). It was the State’s actions will not affect Considering modern society’s practice in those days when reproduction acceptance of just about anything, it’s was emphasized, and when there were sacramentality of marriage in Catholic easy to understand Judge Waddoups’ more women than men because many men ruling in the case. He ruled that the were killed in battle. Church, reader says Browns did nothing illegal since there Today, though, the Catholic Church In my opinion, it is unfortunate God is the author.” was only one recorded marriage license. insists that polygamy is morally wrong: that the Indiana Catholic Conference However, historically the state has Therefore, Kody Brown was simply “Conjugal communion is radically has voiced its support of the proposed redefined marriage numerous times. cohabiting with the other three women. contradicted by polygamy; this, in fact, amendment to the Indiana Constitution Allowing interracial marriage, banning It would have been illegal and a case of directly negates the plan of God which regarding marriage. polygamy, prohibiting marriage among bigamy if the Browns had tried to take was revealed from the beginning, because “Same-sex” marriage is already family members and defining common out more than one marriage license. it is contrary to the equal personal dignity prohibited by law in Indiana. The law marriage are some simple examples. Waddoups said that the case of men and women who in matrimony proposed amendment is divisive and What the state does regarding was one of “religious cohabitation” give themselves with a love that is total unnecessary. marriage in the secular world does not or “a personal relationship that and therefore unique and exclusive” The pastoral statement released affect the sacramentality of marriage resembles marriage in its intimacy, (CCC, #2387). in December by our bishops on this within the Church. but claims no legal sanction” between topic stated that “It is not within the consenting adults. —John F. Fink power of either the Church or the Alan Mytty state to redefine marriage because Indianapolis The Criterion Friday, January 24, 2014 Page 5A Judiciary Committee hears testimony on HJR3 to ban same-sex ‘marriage’

By Brigid Curtis Ayer institution to maximize the likelihood that man and Representatives from Eli Lilly and Co., Cummins woman unite and take responsibility to raise their Engines Inc., and the Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce The Indiana House Judiciary Committee heard children. He cited social science data suggesting that were among other business leaders who testified in testimony on House Joint Resolution 3 (HJR3) last week, gender different human parenting is necessary culturally opposition to the resolution, stating that the legislation a resolution to change Indiana’s Constitution to define and biologically for the optimum development of would inhibit their ability to recruit the best and the marriage as exclusively the child. brightest talent to Indiana. Individuals also testified in between one man and one “The state’s interest in marriage is not that it cares opposition to the measure claiming that same-sex couples woman, but they failed to about my love life or yours for the sake of romance,” would be denied the same marriage rights as heterosexual take a vote on the measure. said Anderson. “The state’s interest in marriage is to couples have, and thus infringe on their civil rights. A committee vote is still ensure that those kids have fathers who are involved Jim Bopp, a Terre Haute-based constitutional law pending. in their life because the consequences for fatherless attorney for 35 years, argued that the much debated As reported in The Criterion last week, the Indiana children are really serious. second sentence in HJR3 does not prohibit a “few Catholic Conference (ICC) supports HJR3 as a means “Redefining marriage fundamentally reorients peculiar benefits being extended” to same-sex couples of defending the nature of marriage as the union of one the institution of marriage away from the needs who are unmarried, such as visitation rights, protection in man and one woman. of children and toward the desires of adults,” said domestic violence situations, domestic partner benefits or Current Indiana law defines marriage in this way, Anderson. “It no longer makes marriage about creating naming beneficiaries. but some are concerned that, without a constitutional a family life that’s ideal for kids, but it’s more about “These rights are being given now to single people. amendment to ban same-sex unions, a legal challenge adults’ romance.” These claims by the opponents are just red herrings that to Indiana’s current law could force Indiana to He asked, “How do we insist that fathers are the opponents like to use to keep Indiana’s statute in its recognize them. essential when the law redefines marriage to make very vulnerable position,” said Bopp. Rep. Eric Turner, R-Cicero, author of HJR3, said, fathers optional?” The poor and society are better Maureen Gutgsell testified in support of traditional “Not having constitutional protection makes our state served by the state defining marriage to ensure that a marriage. A resident of Jasper, Ind., Gutgsell is a Catholic susceptible to judicial interpretation. The future of woman and man take responsibility for their children, who experiences same-sex attraction but seeks to live by marriage belongs in the hands of he added. the Church’s teachings on this matter. Hoosiers.” Turner also refuted Anderson also raised concerns “People probably wonder how a lesbian could be claims that passing the proposed about religious liberty, noting opposed to gay marriage,” said Gutgsell. “It’s really marriage amendment would hurt that, in states that have redefined quite simple, I’m Catholic. We are all called to live holy Indiana’s economy, citing the marriage, institutions, churches and chaste lives. It is not an injustice to anyone to define economic growth in states that and private businesses are coerced marriage between one man and one woman.” have defined marriage as between by law to recognize same-sex Rev. Andrew Hunt, III, pastor of New Life one man and one woman. unions even if doing so violates Community Church in Indianapolis, testified in Glenn Tebbe, executive the consciences of the people support of HJR3. “I’m an African-American who lived director for the ICC, testified in who own those businesses or the through the civil rights movement, and there is no support of the measure saying, teachings of those churches. comparison between the civil rights movement and “The Indiana Catholic Conference Anderson discussed further same-sex marriage.” Rep. Eric Turner supports the truth about marriage Glenn Tebbe concerns that redefining marriage If HJR3 passes both houses of the Indiana General according to God’s plans and also raises new legal challenges, Assembly this session, Indiana voters will have an laws even as it supports the dignity of all persons. We and opens up a legal “slippery slope” to challenge opportunity to approve it by a referendum vote during the call on all citizens to defend and protect these truths. three other historic tenants of marriage— monogamy, Nov. 4 general election. We do support HJR3 as a means of defending the sexually exclusive and permanent unions. This action nature of marriage as the union between one man and would cause further family fragmentation, he said. (Brigid Curtis Ayer is a correspondent for The Criterion. one woman.” Jackie Simmons, vice president and general For more information about the Indiana Catholic Ryan Anderson, a Heritage Foundation fellow counsel for Indiana University, who testified in Conference, log on to www.indianacc.org. To explore and doctoral candidate in public policy at the opposition to the measure, said she believed the the ICC’s electronic public policy tool and join the University of Notre Dame in northern Indiana, said amendment would prohibit Indiana from extending ICC legislative network, go to the ICC Web page and click marriage developed over time and cultures as the same-sex couple benefits. “Legislative Action Center.”) †

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Events Calendar January 26 1400 N. Meridian St., Columbus, 7100 E. 71st St., Indianapolis. Solo Seniors, Ste. 108, Indianapolis. Marian University, Ruth St. Monica School, 6131 N. Indianapolis. St. Gianna Indianapolis. Christ the Catholic, educational, Adult programs Lilly Student Center, Michigan Road, Indianapolis. Center, Creighton Fertility King Parish, “Bayou Bash,” charitable and social singles, information meeting, 3200 Cold Spring Road, 6 p.m.-midnight, dinner and 50 and over, single, separated, 6 p.m., reservations Open house, 10 a.m. Care introductory session, Indianapolis. Adult programs 6:30-8 p.m. Information: auction, $60 per person. widowed or divorced. New requested. Information: Information: 317-255-7153 or information meeting, [email protected]. 317-446-4248 or Information: 317-255-3666 or members welcome. 6:30 p.m. 317-955-6271 or [email protected]. [email protected]. Information: 317-370-1189. [email protected]. 10 a.m., reservations requested. Indiana War Memorial, Information: 317-955-6271 or 431 N. Meridian St., February 1 St. Roch Parish, Family Life February 13 February 15 [email protected]. Indianapolis. Right to Life All Saints Parish, 9788 Center, 3603 S. Meridian St., St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, Our Lady of Grace Monastery, of Indianapolis, memorial N. Dearborn Road, New Indianapolis. Single Seniors Media Center, 541 Edgewood 1402 Southern Ave., February 16 service for the unborn, Alsace. Night in Italy, meeting, 1 p.m., age 50 Ave., Indianapolis. Hope Beech Grove. Sisters of Catholic Community 2:30-4:30 p.m. Information: lasagna dinner, 5 p.m. and over. Information: and Healing Survivors of St. Benedict, “Souper Bowl,” of Richmond, 701 N. Suicide support group, 7 p.m. see artisans in action, 317-582-1526 or rtlindy.org. Information: 812-623-2631 or 317-784-4207. “A” St., Richmond. [email protected]. Information: 317-851-8344. 11 a.m.-2 p.m., $15 per person January 27 February 12 or $25 for two includes Charismatic prayer Archbishop Edward February 8 Archbishop O’Meara Catholic Marian University, lunch and hand crafted bowl. group, 7 p.m. Information: T. O’Meara Catholic Center, Northside Knights of Center, 1400 N. Meridian St., 8435 Keystone Crossing, Registration: 317-787-3287. [email protected]. †

Retreats and Programs Gabriel Project hosting two free dinners in February 3 Our Lady of Fatima Retreat House, Indianapolis with ‘Abby Johnson of Indiana’ January 24 5353 E. 56th St., Indianapolis. Come Away Mount Saint Francis Center for Spirituality, and Rest Awhile: Silent Self-Guided Day The Great Lakes Gabriel Project Columbus Club, 2100 E. 71st St. in 101 St. Anthony Drive, Mt. St. Francis. of Reflection, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., $31 per person. will host two free fundraiser dinners Indianapolis, on Feb. 11. “Wholly Women, Holy Women” Information: 317-545-7681, ext. 15 or in Indianapolis in February featuring Both events begin with seating at retreat. Information: 812-923-8817 or [email protected]. Scott Cunningham, secretary of the 6 p.m., and dinner and the program [email protected]. February 5 Knights of Columbus State Council, and from 7-9 p.m. January 25 Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference also the “Abby Johnson of Indiana”— The meals have been graciously Benedict Inn Retreat and Conference Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. a local former Planned Parenthood nurse underwritten and will be served free Center, 1402 Southern Ave., Beech Grove. Chat ‘n Chew presentation, “Beginning to to be revealed for the first time. of charge, although reservations are “Soul Story: Writing the Spiritual Plan Your Funeral Service,” Cindy Workman, The first dinner will be held at the required because seating is limited. Autobiography,” Susan Yanos, presenter, presenter, lunch 11 a.m., program, Southside Knights of Columbus Club, To register or host a table of 10 9 a.m.-3 p.m., $45 per person includes noon-1 p.m., $15 per person includes 511 E. Thompson Road in Indianapolis, persons, contact Tony Svarczkopf lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or lunch. Information: 317-788-7581 or on Feb. 6. The second dinner will at 317-646-0142 or e-mail him at [email protected]. [email protected].† be held at the Northside Knights of [email protected]. †

Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat for Submitted photos post-abortion healing set for March 21-23 After an abortion, many suffer and I will always regret it. That will never go feel alone. Some who experienced away and that’s OK. The difference now abortion, whether recently or years ago, is that I don’t feel the shame and despair never tell a soul. Some may have been of my abortion. My shame has been denied a choice or needed support. dissolved, and it is with humility that Regardless of the circumstances, I can fully acknowledge that I’ve been healing is possible through the forgiven. The inner peace I now have and Rachel’s Vineyard Retreat set for my strong love for God are two of the March 21-23 at an undisclosed location. greatest gifts he has ever given me.” Rachel’s Vineyard Retreats are The deadline to register for the retreat designed for women and men who seek is March 10. healing from a past abortion. For more information on the retreat One retreat participant shared: “I will and post-abortion healing, contact the always feel sorrow for my abortion, and confidential helpline at 317-452-0054. † Submitted photo

Standing up for life The eighth-grade students at St. Jude School in Indianapolis led a drive for men’s jeans and shoes for the Beggars for the Bishop Chatard High School freshmen Eric Duda, left, and Keegan Walsh speak with Helping Poor ministry in Indianapolis during December. The drive Sister Helen Prejean, a Sister of St. Joseph of Medaille, before her pro-life presentation at the was inspired by time the students spent volunteering for the Indianapolis North Deanery school on Jan. 14. “There is more to us than the worst thing we do— ministry last summer. In the above photos taken on Dec. 16, we are sons and daughters of God,” were some of the words of wisdom shared by Sister Helen, hands Nick Williams sorts through shoes, while Gabrielle Viduya, the author of Dead Man Walking and The Death of Innocents: An Eyewitness Account of left, and Lauren Fay organize items that were collected Wrongful Executions. She was invited to speak to the student body and North Deanery during the effort. community during Pro-Life Week at Chatard. CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK SUPPLEMENT Archdiocese of Indianapolis

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‘Highly effective’ program helps school form students into leaders, page 2B.

Focus on seeing Christ in others guides anti-bullying efforts, page 12B.

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Catholic schools set standard of success, creating communities of faith, knowledge and service

By Harry Plummer available, the students in our archdiocesan schools An increasing number of studies are showing completed 164,251 hours of service in 2012! a significant correlation between service learning The three dimensions of Catholic school education Of course, it’s not about the numbers. It’s about and higher levels of academic engagement, higher identified in this year’s Catholic Schools Week giving students the opportunity to serve the poor, academic achievement and many other benefits theme—“Communities of Faith, Knowledge and which in turn has the potential to light a fire that including civic engagement and critical thinking. Service”—capture the essence of Catholic school will burn in their hearts for the rest of their lives. (See www.nationalservice.gov.) education. Blessed Teresa of Calcutta’s beautiful reflection, Service learning research is also validating Like master weavers, our Catholic school leaders “Maybe, if I didn’t pick up that one person, I what Catholic schools have always known: that skillfully blend these fabrics into a seamless garment wouldn’t have picked up 42,000,” is relevant here. serving others helps form in students a deeper which our schools proudly wear as the most effective Another reason to celebrate our schools being sense of personal identity and purpose—values so system of schools in the nation. communities of service is that they provide students critically important to foster in youths, especially in And while the importance of faith and knowledge with the opportunity to develop the habit of sharing adolescents. are often showcased when we applaud our Catholic their faith in the public square. It’s all part of the many profound benefits that schools, this does not diminish the vital role service Offering students positive experiences of Catholic schools provide to the ministry of charity plays in their remarkable success story. demonstrating the Gospel in action within the exercised by the Church and to our nation through The fundamental reason our schools provide supportive context of Catholic school programming their fidelity in being “Communities of Faith, opportunities for students to participate in works of helps them continue to do so when they graduate. Knowledge and Service.” mercy arises from their Christian nature, which calls Their faithful example in today’s culture is Dwelling upon those benefits, I can only shake them to not only teach about the faith but also to of critical importance in protecting our religious my head in wonder, thank God and loudly affirm demonstrate the Gospel in action. freedom, especially in confronting societal attitudes Covington Bishop Roger Foys’ wonderful statement The Catholic faith teaches that the Eucharist that seek to delegitimize the Church’s participation in that while there may be alternatives to Catholic commits us to the poor, and our schools have the giving public witness concerning the issues which are education, there are no substitutes. privilege of providing students with frequent and determining the future of American society. meaningful opportunities to express this commitment These reasons amply validate the time our schools (Harry Plummer is the executive director of the and its many social implications. How frequent? put into service, but I find it interesting to note that archdiocese’s Secretariat for Catholic Education and According to the most recent figures we have secular research is also demonstrating its benefits. Faith Formation.) † Page 2B Catholic Schools Week Supplement The Criterion Friday, January 24, 2014 ‘Highly effective’ program helps school form students into leaders

By Sean Gallagher

“Be proactive.” “Begin with the end in mind.” “Think win-win.”

These are three habits that the late businessman and Sean Gallagher Photos by author Stephen R. Covey wrote about in his 1989 best-seller The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. In the 25 years since it was released, 15 million copies of the book in 38 languages have been sold. And it’s spawned scores of workshops and seminars to help businesspeople become effective leaders in the workplace and to grow their businesses. In 2008, Covey wrote The Leader in Me to apply the principles he had laid out in his previous book to schools so that students could be formed at a young age to be effective leaders. For the past year and a half, the students, faculty and staff at St. Joan of Arc School in Indianapolis have incorporated the principles of The Leader in Me to help the students flourish, grow in knowledge and become the people that God has created them to be. The Indianapolis North Deanery school is one of more than 1,500 schools across the country that have entered a process based on Covey’s book. “The terminology of the program is used throughout the school universally,” said Joe Feezer, assistant principal at St. Joan of Arc. “The seven habits are displayed in the classroom. You hear the teachers speak that lingo, ‘Let’s have a win- win situation.’ The students know it, understand it and use it themselves.” Above, Lauren Graves, left, an eighth-grade student at Although the book and its St. Joan of Arc School in Indianapolis, eats lunch on Jan. 13 terminology are secular in nature, with Emily Wright, second from right, and Dorinda Bartone, both St. Joan of Arc has taken steps to first-grade students at the Indianapolis North Deanery School. incorporate its Catholic identity into Graves and other older students at St. Joan of Arc help younger the program. students during their lunch to help them develop leadership skills For example, Father Guy as a part of “The Leader in Me” program. Roberts, pastor of St. Joan of Arc Parish, helped the school Left, leadership sayings, some taken from Scripture or from Joe Feezer community see connections between the saints, are painted on the walls of the hallways at St. Joan Covey’s seven habits and the of Arc School in Indianapolis to help form students there into Beatitudes. These connections are taught and discussed in effective leaders. the school’s religion classes. Sayings about leadership and service from Scripture and the saints are painted on the walls of the school’s hallways. “It’s given the students another perspective” on the and making sure that they get to their cars. It’s entirely actually go to work with people and come up with the Catholic faith, said Mary Pat Sharpe, St. Joan of Arc student-driven.” ideas. But then you also [learn] how to organize ideas principal. “They see another St. Joan of Arc eighth-grader Lauren Graves regularly without making it a big mess.” piece that we didn’t necessarily helps younger students with their lunch and recess time. As St. Joan of Arc goes forward with “The Leader in emphasize [before].” She enjoys it, but knows that it doesn’t come as easy to Me,” the program will help prepare its young students to The students know and other students. “The Leader in Me” process, though, helps be leaders as they grow older and move on to high school understand the seven habits because students develop skills they might not initially be inclined and beyond. the process used to make it a part to use, according to Lauren. Lauren has been a student at St. Joan of Arc for of St. Joan of Arc is not a program “Being a leader, you’ve got to be able to work with 10 years, starting in its pre-school program. Right now, isolated from the rest of the daily situations that may not be comfortable for you,” Lauren she’s considering applying to attend either Cathedral life at the school. It’s integrated into said. “But I’ve seen kids grow as people.” High School or Bishop Chatard High School, both in its curriculum, service projects and The growth doesn’t just occur at the middle school Indianapolis, in the fall. even how lunches are served and level where Lauren is. St. Joan of Arc fifth-grader And although she’s only participated in “The Leader in students are dismissed at the end of Brooklyn Thorpe helped organize an anti-drug campaign Me” since seventh grade, she knows that it will help her hit Mary Pat Sharpe each school day. that took place at the school last October. the ground running in high school. Many of the tasks in those Instead of having a teacher “I will be much more organized when I go into high settings that would have been carried out in the past by assign specific tasks to students school,” she said. “Organization helps when you’re teachers or administrators are now the responsibility for the campaign as might have building a new routine somewhere else. I’ve never been of older students, thus giving them the opportunity to happened in the past, the students anywhere else [than St. Joan of Arc]. So it’s going to be a put into practice the leadership principles they learn who organized the campaign really big step for me to move on from this school. about in the classroom. developed its themes and activities “To have these social skills, organizational skills and For example, when students gather in the school gym with much less input from teachers. leadership skills and put them into practice will help me to be dismissed at the end of the day, older students take “Usually the teachers all plan it give high school my best shot.” charge of the situation. out and you just do what they tell “There is an adult in there kind of supervising it. But it’s you,” Brooklyn said. “But being (To learn more about “The Leader in Me” process, all student-driven,” Feezer said. “We have a student calling able to make up the ideas and go to log on to www.theleaderinme.org. To learn more out on a microphone the names of students to go out. We the classrooms was really nice. about St. Joan of Arc School in Indianapolis, log have students getting them lined up, walking them outside Brooklyn Thorpe “It was helpful because you on to www.sjoa.org/school.) † ‘Catholic schools are filled with love,’ says mother of child with diabetes

By John Shaughnessy Hudson was. “They informed the entire staff and student

Submitted photo Tina Miller can recall all the details of her son, body of Hudson’s new regimen, and what to look Hudson, being diagnosed with juvenile diabetes at the for and what to do if Huddy would begin to not act age of 9. like himself. They hung posters in the cafeteria. Yet what she remembers the most is the way her The lunch lady volunteer happened to be a former son’s school—St. Susanna School in Plainfield—has nurse who had worked with juvenile diabetics. The responded to his situation, starting with his first day of [school] office became the central location for testing class after his diagnosis. and shots. These angels came together to make life “I received lots of information from the staff during easier for my baby. the hospital visit regarding the school’s responsibility,” “They went above and beyond what any school Miller notes. “I also had a friend who had a child [at needed to do to allow our family to feel like he was at a different school] who had been diagnosed a year the safest place in the world. And for that, we will be earlier, and she told me of all the horror stories she forever grateful.” encountered with administrators, teachers and nurses. That care began during the 2012-13 school “I walked in the first day with Hudson, and we year and continues this school year, leading Miller were greeted by the most amazing teacher ever— to one conclusion. Mrs. Bonnie Booher. She hugged us and gave us the “I would love if our school could receive the praise reassurance we needed that everything was going it deserves for the loving and caring manner in which to be OK. Our principal, librarian and Hudson’s everyone has handled my son’s condition with grace As a student at St. Susanna School in Plainfield, Hudson Miller has received teacher had worked together and had a plan to make and respect,” she says. “Catholic schools are filled great support from teachers Erica Heinekamp and Bonnie Booher after being everything work.” with love. This is just another way to show the true diagnosed with juvenile diabetes at the age of 9. Miller was stunned at how detailed the plan for meaning of our schools’ message.” † The Criterion Friday, January 24, 2014 Catholic Schools Week Supplement Page 3B A foundation of faith Family continues to share the gift of a Catholic education By John Shaughnessy

As a youth, Ed Fillenwarth lived so close to Father Thomas Scecina Memorial Submitted photo High School in Indianapolis that he was often called upon to be an altar server at the 6:30 a.m. Mass for the Franciscan sisters who taught there. As a child, Val Fillenwarth lived so close to St. Joan of Arc Church in Indianapolis that she and her five siblings followed this early morning routine during the school year: “We would run down the alley, go to Communion, run home, get breakfast and run to school,” Val recalls with a smile. So when the couple searched five years ago for a home where they could retire, it seemed fitting that they built one on a lot just eight houses from a Catholic grade school and another extra block from a Catholic high school. After all, while the Fillenwarths built a house near two Catholic schools, they built a foundation for the lives of their seven children and their 17 grandchildren on Catholic education. “We certainly appreciated the discipline in the Catholic grade schools that set the tone for high school and later,” says Ed, who is 74. “That start is so important.” The extended family of Ed and Val Fillenwarth of Christ the King Parish in Indianapolis pose for a photo during the Christmas holiday. The couple has Val nods and adds, “Plus, we wanted contributed to a legacy of Catholic education and faith for their children and grandchildren. them to have the faith. All of them are still Catholic. “There’s just something special about “Catholic schools offer a sense of community—of belonging—that goes with you your entire being part of a parish. You see your friends at Mass. Then you see your friends at life. It’s an important part of who you are.” the basketball game in the afternoon. It’s all connected.” —Christy Fillenwarth As the Fillenwarths talk in their north side Indianapolis home, they are just down the street from where four of their the daily prayers and the open discussions also been a teacher and a substitute teacher “It’s so much a part of our lives,” Val grandchildren attend Christ the King about God and the Catholic faith.” in Catholic schools. says about Catholic education. “We can’t School and just around the corner from Another daughter, Diane Schultz, “The value of a Catholic education is imagine anything else.” where three of their grandchildren attend teaches a fifth-grade class at St. Lawrence priceless,” Beth says. “We are blessed to She and Ed could never have imagined Bishop Chatard High School. School in Indianapolis. have God be a part of our kids’ lives every one of their all-time favorite moments in The couple often walks to watch their “At St. Lawrence, five of our teachers day. Each day, the kids in grade school Catholic education. grandchildren’s games and events at went to St. Lawrence School or parish and high school are taught to serve others “I remember one time a sister at both schools. as children,” Schultz says. “The family physically and spiritually. Our choice in a St. Lawrence called at noon and said, “The CYO [Catholic Youth Organization] atmosphere is evident in the fact that Catholic education has reinforced what we ‘We have to talk about your son, Brian,’ ” is another huge thing in Catholic education,” most Catholic schools seem to have strive for our children to become as they Val recalls. says Val, 71, a 1960 graduate of the former similar traditions.” grow and mature.” The religious sister and teacher St. Agnes Academy in Indianapolis. “It’s Daughter-in-law Christy Fillenwarth That’s one of the goals that Ed described to Val the scene that happened as been a huge part of our lives. Our daughter, also comes from a family where Catholic and Val—who first met at a Catholic Brian—then a second-grade student—ran Diane, was a counselor at CYO Camp. education is a legacy worth embracing. wedding—had after they were married at from the church after an all-school Mass That’s how she met her husband, Bob, who “I am blessed to be able to work St. Joan of Arc Church in 1964. and into the school ahead of his classmates. was the head counselor.” in a Catholic school, and especially Six of their seven children graduated Inside the school, he jumped down a flight The Fillenwarths’ legacy of Catholic at Christ the King, the school that my from Bishop Chatard after attending of steps as the sister followed him. education has also led to some of their parents grew up attending, and the school grade school at St. Lawrence School in “When sister caught up to him, she said, children’s direct involvement in it. where both sets of my grandparents spent Indianapolis. Their youngest child attended ‘What got into you?!’And he said, ‘I got Daughter Sheila Mays works as a their lives building and volunteering,” Lawrence Township schools because of a that joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart!’ ” counselor at Holy Spirit Catholic School in says Christy, a second-grade teacher at different learning style. The joy of that moment still shines the Archdiocese of Louisville. Christ the King School. “Catholic education has been a gift, in the faces of Ed and Val nearly “I appreciate the value of a Catholic “Catholic schools offer a sense of no question about it,” says Ed, a 1957 35 years later. school, the community and the example of community—of belonging—that goes with graduate of Scecina who earned a So does the benefit of a Catholic having faith be a part of every day,” Mays you your entire life. It’s an important part bachelor’s degree from the University of education to their family’s life. notes. “It’s more than just good academic of who you are.” Notre Dame in 1961 and a law degree from “It’s a huge gift,” she says. “It’s instruction. It’s about the service projects, Daughter-in-law Beth Fillenwarth has Notre Dame in 1963. who we are.” † Mom-teacher shares her list for the choice of a Catholic education Criterion staff report are some of the characteristics she listed: • When the principal and the parish priest greet my It was during Catholic Schools Week seven years children by name each day. Submitted photo ago that Teresa and Andy Minton made a visit—and a • When the school holds an assembly that honors not decision—that changed their family’s life. only excellence in academics, but also excellence in The couple and their four children visited character. Nativity School in Indianapolis to determine for • When my children thank God for their food before themselves what they had been told by so many people their lunch. in the parish. • When a kindergarten newsletter talks about “Our children were invited to visit classrooms, my standards being met, homework that is due, as well as husband and I were made to feel like family, and we announces the birth of a classmate’s baby sister and were impressed with what we were shown,” Teresa requests prayers for a family in need. recalls. “I did my research, as any good mom who • When a 13-year-old girl is proud and excited to happens to be a teacher does. cantor at school Masses. “I checked out test scores. I talked with families • When a Christmas show is a Christmas show, a who attended the school. I spent the good portion of a celebration of the birth of Christ. day at the school with my children, observing classes, • When morning prayer and morning math are both meeting teachers, going to Mass with the student body, important parts of my children’s day. and checking out facilities. My husband and I prayed • When my children make cards for a classmate about the decision. We were ultimately led to enroll our whose grandma has died. children at Nativity.” • When my own children are passing their ISTEP Now, Teresa is also the preschool teacher at Nativity. tests with flying colors. Kindergarten teacher Teresa Minton shares a smile with two of her students, Her dual role as parent and teacher led her to create a • When my children are receiving a quality, Simon Toth and Molly Campbell, at Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ School list of the qualities that define Nativity as a school and solid education from a staff that cares about the in Indianapolis. a Catholic education as a must for her children. Here whole child. † Page 4B Catholic Schools Week Supplement The Criterion Friday, January 24, 2014

Juniors Meredith Opel, left, Adam Schubach and Kevin Lemmel of Roncalli High School in Indianapolis perform an experiment to measure force using computer-interfaced technology in an honors physics class on Jan. 15. Technology in Catholic high schools ‘makes things a lot easier’

By Natalie Hoefer the apps remotely from my computer for all 200 iPads,” says Hardebeck of the school’s OLDENBURG—The students efforts to promote good digital citizenship. of Oldenburg Academy of the “It’s an evolving process.”

Immaculate Conception in Oldenburg gather Our Lady of Providence Natalie Hoefer Photos by in the hallway before 8 a.m. Some chat, Jr./Sr. High School in Clarkesville also others review notes, read textbooks or make implemented an all-iPad format in August last-minute tweaks to essays. of 2012. But the administration opted to It’s a normal scene that could be taken have students provide their own iPads, from years past, save for one difference— alleviating the school’s book fee to make most of the activity is being conducted on the devices more affordable for parents. Apple iPads. “We felt if we gave students an iPad and As Catholic high schools prepare students said, ‘You’re not allowed to do this or go not just in the faith but also for their future, there,’ it’s like giving someone a car and the use of technology has become the norm saying you can only drive to the end of the in the classroom. street,” says school president Joan Hurley. This story looks at some of the “It’s better to teach our students to be good technology being used in Catholic digital citizens than to restrict them.” high schools in the archdiocese, and But while the school will not restrict how such tools help provide the best what students download on their iPads, possible education to prepare students for Hurley says, they “can restrict what [the college and beyond. students] do here. The Apple format itself restricts” with parental controls, she adds. ‘Familiar …, small, affordable’ Above, in this Jan. 13 photo, freshman Colleen Dietz, left, In the fall of 2011, Oldenburg Academy Not always one-size-fits-all senior Claire Dickey and junior Cassie Holtel of Oldenburg became the first Catholic high school in Some schools have opted not Academy of the Immaculate Conception in Oldenburg the archdiocese to require students to use a to require technology devices yet. use their iPads to prepare for an upcoming edition of particular digital device for education, says Roncalli High School in Indianapolis is an “OA Today,” the school’s daily broadcast televised live school president Bettina Rose. example. by journalism class students. The school provides and In Oldenburg Academy’s case, they chose “After visiting many schools, one maintains the iPads, which students can purchase for a the iPad because “people were familiar with thing became clear,” says Roncalli drastically discounted price upon graduation. Apple products,” Rose says. “There are president Chuck Weisenbach. “None some great apps [applications] out there, and have felt like a single device works for all Left, Marsha Sanders, teacher of advanced placement [iPads] are small, affordable and still provide curriculum areas.” language arts classes at Roncalli High School in everything kids needed to be tech-savvy. Rather than using one particular Indianapolis, uses technology that displays the image on “Now kids can research from their desk device, Roncalli allows a variety of types her iPad onto a whiteboard during a class on Jan. 15. and can look at textbooks online,” she “depending on the teacher’s preference,” says, although she admits “not all textbook says Weisenbach. percent got question number six wrong, helpful,” she says. companies are there yet.” “Our physics teacher uses a great then I know I need to go back and review.” Claire Dickey, an Oldenburg Academy Jonathon Maple, business and journalism deal of devices. English uses [personal Marsha Sanders, who teaches advanced senior where My Big Campus is also used, teacher at Oldenburg Academy, utilizes the computers]. Drafting and architecture placement language arts classes at Roncalli, summarizes her opinion of the tool. iPad and other technology in his classes have computers they use daily. Almost all likes to have students use a variety of tools, “Bottom line, it makes things a for students to blog, make movies, create of our math teachers are teaching from from computers to collaborative online lot easier.” presentations, do research and many iPad or Mimio, which is like a walking documents to websites and more. other tasks. whiteboard,” he says. “They’re watching and creating and ‘Kids are all about technology’ “The level of engagement with the kids synthesizing different technologies,” she Being a senior, Claire recalls the is so much harder without technology,” says ‘Biggest advantage is interaction’ says. “It’s important to me that they learn school’s technological transition. Maple. “Now I’m more collaborative with White is the new black, as “whiteboard a lot and feel engaged. All of the classes “It was a little rough at first because the students, we learn together, and I get a technology” is replacing the chalkboard in kids talk about liking are the ones where everyone had to get used to it,” she admits. chance to teach them best practices in how many archdiocesan schools. they’re engaged.” “But we quickly caught on because kids are to use technology.” The technology allows an image from all about technology.” a computer, iPad or special tablet to be LMS ‘makes things a lot easier’ Weisenbach expresses caution in regard ‘Good digital citizens’ projected onto a special board. By using a Part of that engagement occurs through to “keeping up with the Joneses” when it Those best practices are known as being stylus or just their finger, users can drag, online learning management systems comes to educational technology. a good “digital citizen.” In today’s world of click and copy items or write notes that can (LMS), which enable teachers to post “No matter what you’re doing,” he easy access to inappropriate information and be saved as text. quizzes, tests, homework, video- or audio- says, “if it’s not improving learning and cyberbullying, there are additional measures Roncalli physics teacher Ben Grimes recorded lectures and reading material engagement, I’d question why use it.” that can be taken to promote good digital has students use handheld response system online where the students can access the But as seen in classrooms of Catholic citizenship. devices called “clickers” that interface information anytime, anywhere. Students high schools today, technology is the That’s why Oldenburg Academy chose with the whiteboard. He sends a question in turn post their completed assignments, present as well as the future. to purchase and maintain the iPads rather digitally to the devices, students respond quizzes and tests online for grading. “There’s no way students will be than have students provide their own. and the responses display individually or as Roncalli junior Meredith Opel says prepared for college or work if they don’t This allows for more school control, says a pie chart on the whiteboard. My Big Campus—an LMS used by have daily exposure to technology,” Sammie Hardebeck, director of technology “For students, the biggest advantage is Roncalli faculty—allows students to access says Rose of Oldenburg Academy. “It’s for the school. interaction with teachers,” he says. “I know the teacher’s notes from the day’s class. an expensive investment, but once you “Next year, we’re going to be using what the students are thinking instead of “If you’re absent, you can just go jump into it, I don’t know of any who software that will allow me to manage all me trying to read their minds. If I see 70 online and get them, which is really regretted it.” † The Criterion Friday, January 24, 2014 Catholic Schools Week Supplement Page 5B Teachers: The heart and soul of Catholic education

By John Shaughnessy

Parents are often considered their child’s first teachers. Submitted photo At the same time, most parents whose children attend Catholic schools respect and appreciate the care, hard work and dedication that mark the way that Catholic school teachers educate children. Kathleen Bear, Susan Huber, Gerard Striby and Denise Wilson are among the teachers who serve students in Catholic schools throughout the archdiocese. All four were among the 2012-2013 finalists for the St. Theodora Guérin Excellence in Education Award, the highest honor for a Catholic educator in the archdiocese. As part of the selection process, they each had to answer a series of questions ranging from “Describe what quality Catholic education looks like to you” to “Describe one of your most rewarding teaching experiences.” Here are some of their stories and experiences that define them as teachers and represent the influence of their peers throughout the archdiocese.

A powerful moment of goodness Gerard Striby understands that the best lessons students get about faith don’t always occur in the classroom. Sometimes, those lessons happen on senior retreats or during service projects— including one memorable mission trip to rebuild a house in an impoverished area in Charleston, West Virginia. “On this particular trip, we were trying to put drywall and flooring in a very small house, to allow a young husband and his expectant wife to move in as soon as possible,” recalls Striby, who teaches religious studies at Roncalli High School in Indianapolis. “While I realized that the house would not be ready in the four days we worked, we wanted to get them as close as possible to moving in. Bishop Chatard High School teacher Robin Kontor, right, coordinated the Indianapolis school’s effort to prepare and deliver Thanksgiving meals for “By the end of the week, it became 450 people on Nov. 28. Kontor’s husband, Jeff, left, was also among the students, faculty, parents and other volunteers who prepared, packaged and obvious that both time and money were delivered the meals. running out, and we would not be able to complete our goals. When I conveyed that to the students on the final work day, they got together and took up a collection among their peers to purchase more drywall and other supplies.” Then they told Striby that they wanted to skip their plans for dinner and fun that night so they could concentrate on getting the house ready for the couple. “They did all of this completely on their own, without any suggestion from me or other adults,” Striby notes. “We took our last trip to Lowes and worked until 11 that night to complete the work.” It’s a moment that has remained powerful for Striby. “First of all, it was yet another reminder to me of the inherent goodness in all my Kathleen Bear Susan Huber Gerard Striby Denise Wilson students, even though they may sometimes frustrate me. I try to recognize that each one of my students has wonderful gifts to regularly attended. “I am constantly asking them if they the junior high at St. Anthony of Padua offer others. “On many Sundays, his mom willingly are doing the right thing,” says Bear, who School in Clarksville. “I believe my “If given the opportunity, the vast dropped him off at St. Barnabas for Mass teaches at Pope John XXIII School in students are meant to touch the lives of majority will always meet and often and then she would drive to her own Madison. “In class, we talk about making others, and what they experience in my exceed my expectations. I try my very best church,” Wilson notes. good choices based on what God would classroom will carry out to their families, now not to underestimate my students.” It all led the boy to want to want us to do. neighborhoods and communities.” become a Catholic. “When we are studying science, we That faith in God—and in her The importance of living the faith “He went through the Rite of Christian talk about God’s creations. In reading, students—combined to create one of One of Denise Wilson’s most rewarding Initiation for Adults program and was when a character has made a poor choice, her best teaching experiences when she experiences as a Catholic school teacher baptized a Catholic while he was a student I will ask the students if that character planned a spiritual retreat for the eighth- involved a new fifth-grade student who here at St. Barnabas,” Wilson says. “I has made the choice based on what God grade students, moving it from the spring was non-Catholic—a student who was am just so proud that as a community would want us to do. to the fall. dealing with a family tragedy. of Catholics, we lived a life here at “Integrating Catholic teachings and “The fall retreat allowed the class to “He was new to our school, new to St. Barnabas that professed a love and doctrine is something that most of the see Christ as their focus for the rest of our city, and new to our faith,” recalls faith that he wanted to be part of. teachers in the Catholic system probably the year,” Huber recalls. “We studied Wilson, now a master teacher and assistant “As a [extraordinary] minister [of don’t even consciously think about most the manger scene and the significance of principal at St. Barnabas School in holy Communion], I would notice that of the time. It’s just something that we do each member, created a piece of religious Indianapolis. he would so proudly raise his hands to because we feel that strongly about our art to take home, and planted seeds, “Tragically, his father passed away accept the body of Christ, and it meant faith. It has certainly made me think about literally and figuratively, to plan for our shortly after school had begun that year. so much to me to put it there. I use this my choices outside of school as well.” growth in faith.” While he was a very bright student with story when discussing with students about The retreat also led to a close bond a kind and loving heart, he struggled that how important it is to live your faith. Keeping Christ as the focus among the students that continued year with life in general. However, he was You never know who may be watching As she works with her teenaged throughout the year in the classroom. always very interested and involved in our and learning.” students, Susan Huber views every day of “Trust was more apparent in religious discussions.” teaching in a Catholic school as a blessing discussions,” Huber says. “Acts of The boy became so interested in those The challenge of choices from God. kindness and friendship were more talks that he asked his mother if he could Kathleen Bear talks daily to her “I see beyond the teenage angst they evident. I was reminded that if I go to Sunday Mass at St. Barnabas Church second-grade students about whether they are going through, and I see God’s work begin with Christ, everything else is instead of the church service that they are following the example of Jesus. in progress,” says Huber, a teacher in better and easier.” † Page 6B Catholic Schools Week Supplement The Criterion Friday, January 24, 2014 Vouchers, scholarships have had positive impact on Catholic schools

By Sean Gallagher

It’s been just two and a half years since income-eligible parents across Indiana have been able to obtain a state-funded File photo by Natalie Hoefer File photo by Choice Scholarship, commonly known as a voucher, to allow their children to attend the private or parochial school of their choice. But in that relatively short amount of time, the effect that the voucher program has had on Catholic schools across central and southern Indiana has been great. “The opportunity for vouchers and the generous support of our tax credit scholarship program has allowed many parish families to send their children to our Catholic schools, or keep them in our schools when otherwise it would not have been affordable,” said Gina Fleming, archdiocesan superintendent of Catholic schools. The growth in the number of students receiving vouchers alone says a lot. During the 2013-14 academic year, 4,749 students in the archdiocese received a voucher, nearly 20 percent of all students in Catholic schools across central and southern Indiana. That is more than double the amount that received them during the 2012-13 academic year, which was more than double the amount for the 2011-12 academic year, the first year that the vouchers were available. Much of this growth is due to increased giving to scholarship-granting Conventual Franciscan Father Joseph West, pastor of St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Clarksville, leads a dedication service of a new preschool building for organizations (SGO) and the hard work the parish’s school on July 14, 2013. An influx of students with state-funded vouchers and scholarships via scholarship-granting organizations allowed it to of school and archdiocesan officials to expand its preschool. get the word out about vouchers and tax credit scholarships. have brought about in a short time. “We scores have remained high. Education, describes this as “the most The value in tuition aid given to parents have money in savings. We’re doing well. Fleming attributes this success to the significant change to date” in the state’s who enrolled their children in archdiocesan We were always told that if we can fill hard work and dedication of teachers in educational choice program since it makes schools has grown from $4.4 million in the those classrooms that will solve a lot of our archdiocesan schools. vouchers more easily available to families 2011-12 academic year to $20.1 million in problems.” “Many students come to us having with a long track record of sending their the 2013-14 academic year. It’s allowed the school to expand been in schools that were unable to meet children to Catholic schools. While those figures may be impressive, its staff in other ways. It has a new their needs,” she said. “Given this, added At the same time, Peters does not seeing their effect in a particular school can resource teacher this year, and expects to the fact that we maintain a rigorous expect the number of students with bring home the importance of vouchers and to hire for the next academic year an curriculum in our schools, students may vouchers in archdiocesan schools to SGO scholarships. English-as-a-second-language teacher to come to us one to three years behind their continue to increase at the same rate Just a few years ago, St. Anthony of help meet the needs of a growing number grade-level peers. as they have in the first two and a half Padua School in Clarksville had to lay of Hispanic students in the school. “Our amazing teachers consistently years of the program. He does foresee off teachers because there wasn’t a high At the same time, the addition of new can be found before school, during lunch a continued need for SGO scholarships enough enrollment to maintain multiple students at St. Anthony has meant that the and after school working with students since the cost of education will steadily classrooms for some grade levels. population of non-Catholic students has who need additional support. Additionally, increase while there is a cap on the amount That has all changed in just two and a grown from just under 20 percent of its the [voucher] dollars generally go toward of money distributed to families through half years. During the 2011-12 academic enrollment to approximately 30 percent. resources and personnel that help all vouchers. year, St. Anthony’s enrollment Noon, though, says that many parents students be successful.” In any case, Peters encourages all was 276 students. This year, it’s at have told her they appreciate the diversity Before this school year, many eligible families to consider obtaining a 353 students—69 of whom received in the school. And Noon shares the students with vouchers have been new voucher or SGO scholarship. vouchers. Another 59 students received school’s expectations with parents who to archdiocesan schools because the “The number of students with vouchers SGO scholarships, which will allow them to enroll their children for the first time state required that a student attend a will grow some, but it will never be 50 or receive a voucher next year. at St. Anthony. public school for at least two concurrent 100 percent of our student population,” he Nearly 40 percent of St. Anthony’s “We don’t question whether they’re semesters before being eligible said. “There is a limit, and not everybody students this year received a voucher or Catholic or not Catholic,” Noon said. for a voucher. eligible will choose to do it. SGO scholarship. However, many of these “[But] we tell them that we are a Catholic Additionally, in the past, “But we think that we need to leverage students are not new to the school. school. We insist that they do the religion SGO scholarships were only awarded to as much of the benefit as we can. That is Some are siblings of students who classes and go to Mass with us. That’s new enrollees in private schools. why some $3.2 million was raised in 2013 received a voucher in the past. what we’re about. If you’re going to come Changes in state law, however, now for SGO scholarships in the archdiocese. Elsewhere, students who live in areas here, then you’re going to be a part of all have opened the door for SGO scholarships We’ve always felt that our parents should with “F” graded public schools or students of it.” for families who have always get some educational benefit for the taxes with special needs can also receive a Noon said the growth in enrollment at enrolled their children in a private or they pay.” voucher without having attended a public St. Anthony has also had a positive effect parochial school. school. These changes in the voucher law on Catholic families who had been away Income-eligible students already (To learn more about a state-funded were made last spring. from the Church for a while. enrolled in a private or parochial school Choice Scholarship, commonly The influx of students with vouchers or “We’ve had a lot of families that were are now eligible for an SGO scholarship. known as a voucher, log on to SGO scholarships at St. Anthony allowed non-practicing Catholics but have now And if their family remains income- www.archindy.org/schools/ the school to expand its preschool offering come back to the Church … because of eligible, they can receive a voucher for vouchers.html. To learn more about by purchasing a larger building to house it those vouchers,” she said. “We’re seeing a the next academic year and subsequent how to receive a scholarship-granting and hire more staff members. lot of different shifts.” years—up to $60,000 in financial aid over organization scholarship or to contribute “I think we are very sound financially,” Over the two and a half years that 12 years. to such an organization, log on to said St. Anthony principal Sheila Noon of students with vouchers have been enrolled G. Joseph Peters, special consultant www.archindy.org/schools/ the change the vouchers and scholarships in archdiocesan schools, standardized test in the archdiocesan Office of Catholic taxcredit.html.) † Story shows Catholic educators living the call of Pope Francis with ‘consistency’ Criterion staff report possible to educate without being consistent,’ ” “You can imagine the fear and anxiety of our Hegarty noted. student. Our counselor stayed beside the student, As the principal of a Catholic high The principal of Father Thomas Scecina her head bent, rubbing the student’s hand. The school, John Hegarty appreciates a point that Memorial High School in Indianapolis then shared doctor came to check on us. He said, ‘I see mom Pope Francis made about Catholic educators. a story that reflected Pope Francis’ advice. has arrived!’ I said, ‘No. She is our counselor.’ “During a speech last June, Pope Francis “One school day, a student became very ill He looked at me, then back at the scene in the affirmed the importance of Catholic school in class,” Hegarty recalled. “We were unable room, and said to me, ‘If I ever have kids, they educators to ‘impart knowledge and values to reach the parents of this student, so one of are going to your school.’ with their words,’ but he also reminded us our counselors and I transported the student to “As Catholic educators, we are called that ‘it will be more influential on the kids if the nearest hospital. At the hospital—with the to live as we wish our students to live. It your words are accompanied by your witness, student’s parents on the way—we accompanied the is, as Pope Francis puts it so succinctly, John Hegarty by being consistent in your lives. It isn’t student into one of the emergency room cubicles. ‘Consistency.’ ” † The Criterion Friday, January 24, 2014 Catholic Schools Week Supplement Page 7B

What are Tax Credit Scholarships? What is an Indiana School Voucher? The Indiana Tax Credit Scholarship Program provides A Voucher is a state-funded scholarship that helps cover scholarship support to families who want to enroll their the cost of tuition at a private school. Qualifying students children in the Catholic school of their choice. Qualifying in grades 1-8 can receive a maximum of $4,700 per school students in grades K-12 can receive a minimum of a year. High school students can receive up to 90% of the $500 Tax Credit Scholarship. local per-student state funding amount. Who qualifies for a Voucher? Who qualifies for a Tax Credit Scholarship? • A student whose family meets the income eligibility • A student whose family meets the income eligibility guidelines for Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Program guidelines for the Federal Free and Reduced Lunch (see chart on page 10B), AND Program (see chart on page 10B), AND • A student in grades 1-12 who is coming to a Catholic • A student who is coming to a Catholic school after school after attending at least one year (two semesters) in attending at least one year (two semesters) in an Indiana an Indiana public school, AND/OR public school, AND/OR • A sibling received a Tax Credit Scholarship or Voucher, • A student who is enrolled in an eligible Catholic school. AND/OR • A sibling living in an “F” school area, AND/OR • A current Catholic school student in grades 1-12 who has Why should I apply now? received a Tax Credit Scholarship in a prior year. If your family qualifies for assistance, but you do not apply when your child first enters school, you may lose the Why should I apply now? opportunity for a Voucher or Tax Credit Scholarship for the If your family qualifies for assistance, but you do not apply next 12-13 years. Current Catholic school students CAN when your child first enters school, you may lose the receive a Tax Credit Scholarship, making them eligible for a opportunity for a Voucher or Tax Credit Scholarship for the Voucher the following year. next 12-13 years. Students enrolled in a Catholic school CAN receive a Tax Credit Scholarship, making them eligible for a Voucher the following year. How do I apply for a Tax Credit Scholarship? 1. To see how much tuition assistance you are eligible for, How do I apply for a Voucher? first register at your Catholic school of choice. 1. To see how much tuition assistance you are eligible for, 2. To apply for funding, visit www.choicetrust.org. first register at your Catholic school of choice. 2. To apply for funding, visit www.doe.in.gov/choice. Page 8B Catholic Schools Week Supplement The Criterion Friday, January 24, 2014 The Criterion Friday, January 24, 2014 Catholic Schools Week Supplement Page 9B

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Our Lady of the Greenwood 317-924-4333 317-632-3174 4600 N. Illinois St. 515 Jefferson Blvd. School (P–8) 28 Jr./Sr. High School 1. Christ the King School (K–8) 25. Holy Angels School (P–6) * • Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory Indianapolis, IN 46208 Greenfield, IN 46140 399 S. Meridian St. 25 5858 N. Crittenden Ave. 2822 Dr. Martin Luther School (9–12) 317-255-6244 317-462-6380 Greenwood, IN 46143 2801 W. 86th St. Fr. Thomas Scecina Indianapolis, IN 46220 King Jr. St. l 317-881-1300 INDIANAPOLIS Memorial High School 317-257-9366 9. St. Simon the Apostle 14. St. Philip Neri School (P–8) * Indianapolis, IN 46208 Indianapolis, IN 46268 15 School (P–8) 545 N. Eastern Ave. 20. SS. Francis and Clare 317-524-7128 26 US 40 13 2. Immaculate Heart of Mary 317-926-5211 14 11 Washington Street 8155 Oaklandon Road Indianapolis, IN 46201 School (P–8) 10 School (K–8) 26. St. Christopher School (P–6) • Cathedral High School (9–12) US 36 Indianapolis, IN 46236 317-636-0134 5901 Olive Branch Road 317 E. 57th St. 5335 W. 16th St. 5225 E. 56th St. l Providence Cristo Rey 12 317-826-6000 Greenwood, IN 46143 Indianapolis, IN 46220 Indianapolis, IN 46224 Indianapolis, IN 46226 High School East Deanery 15. St. Therese of the Infant 317-215-2826 US 40 317-255-5468 Jesus/Little Flower 317-241-6314 317-542-1481 31 Indianapolis East Deanery 21. St. Barnabas School (K–8) 3. St. Joan of Arc School (P–8) School (P-8) 27. St. Malachy School (K–8) 30 • Father Thomas Scecina 8300 Rahke Road • Providence Cristo Rey High 500 E. 42nd St. 1401 N. Bosart Ave. 330 N. Green St. Memorial High School Indianapolis, IN 46217 School (9–12) Indianapolis, IN 46205 Indianapolis, IN 46201 Brownsburg, IN 46112 75 N. Belleview Place (9–12) 317-881-7422 16 317-283-1518 317-353-2282 317-852-2242 Indianapolis, IN 46222 5000 Nowland Ave. 22. St. Jude School (K–8) 4. St. Lawrence School (P–8) 28. St. Michael the Archangel 317-860-1000 17 18 Indianapolis, IN 46201 5375 McFarland Road 6950 E. 46th St. Indianapolis South Deanery School (K–8) 317-356-6377 Indianapolis, IN 46227 24 Indianapolis, IN 46226 Roncalli High School (9–12) 3352 W. 30th St. 10. Holy Cross Central • 317-784-6828 317-543-4923 3300 Prague Road Indianapolis, IN 46222 School (P–8) * Indianapolis, IN 46227 23. St. Mark the Evangelist 317-926-0516 5. St. Luke School (K–8) l Roncalli High School 125 N. Oriental St. School (K–8) 7650 N. Illinois St. 317-787-8277 29. St. Monica School (K–8) Indianapolis, IN 46202 541 E. Edgewood Ave. Indianapolis, IN 46260 6131 N. Michigan Road 22 317-638-9068 16. Central Catholic School (K–8) * Indianapolis, IN 46227 23 317-255-3912 1155 E. Cameron St. Indianapolis, IN 46228 11. Holy Spirit School (P–8) 317-786-4013 6. St. Matthew School (K–8) Indianapolis, IN 46203 317-255-7153 7241 E. 10th St. 24. St. Roch School (P–8) 4100 E. 56th St. 317-783-7759 (P–8) 30. St. Susanna School Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46219 3603 S. Meridian St. MARION Indianapolis, IN 46220 1212 E. Main St. 317-352-1243 17. Holy Name School (P–8) Indianapolis, IN 46227 317-251-3997 Plainfield, IN 46168 COUNTY South Deanery 21 N. 17th Ave. 317-784-9144 * Mother Theodore Catholic 21 Beech Grove, IN 46107 317-839-3713 Academies (Consortium) 317-784-9078 20 19 Page 10B Catholic Schools Week Supplement The Criterion Friday, January 24, 2014

I’m moving my child in grades 1-12 to a My child is enrolled at a Catholic school. Catholic school from a public school.

I meet these eligibility requirements: I meet these eligibility requirements: • Indiana resident • Indiana resident • My family is between 100% and 200% of the • Apply before September 1, 2014. Federal Free and Reduced Lunch Income Level • My child attended public school the previous (see chart). year (two semesters) OR received a Tax Credit Scholarship, or Voucher, the previous school year.

My family is between My family is at 150% and 200% 150% or below, of • of the Federal the Federal Free • Free and Reduced and Reduced Lunch Income Level Lunch Income Level INCOME ELIGIBILITY LEVELS FOR INDIANA VOUCHERS AND TAX CREDIT SCHOLARSHIPS (see chart). (see chart). 100% of Reduced 150% of Reduced Lunch 200% of Reduced Lunch Lunch Eligibility Eligibility Eligibility Number of Annual household income Annual household income Annual household income limit for Persons in limit for a "90%" Indiana limit for a "50%" Indiana a Tax Credit Scholarship (or 50% Household Voucher Voucher Indiana Voucher) 1 $21,257 $31,885 $42,513* 2 $28,694 $43,041 $57,387 3 $36,131 $54,196 $72,261 4 $43,568 $65,352 $87,135 5 $51,005 $76,502 $102,009 6 $58,442 $87,663 $116,883 7 $65,879 $98,818 $131,757 Contact your local Catholic school 8 $73,316 $109,974 $146,631 Number includes all adults in household or for more information about schools, contact: NOTE: A 90% voucher scholarship is the lesser of the tuition and fees charged by the Catholic school or up to $4,700 in grades 1-8 and more for grades 9-12. A 50% voucher is half of a 90% voucher. Income levels are determined in accordance with verification rules at: http://www.doe.in.gov/improvement/school-choice/choice-scholarships. * A family at between 150 and 200% of Reduced Lunch Eligibility may be eligible for a 50% voucher if the student received a voucher for 2012-2013 OR if the student has a disability requiring special education.

Office of Catholic Education (317) 236-1430 (800) 382-9836 www.archindy.org/oce/ The Criterion Friday, January 24, 2014 Catholic Schools Week Supplement Page 11B Grant enables school to implement engineering, technology program

By Natalie Hoefer Principals of Engineering. A the school and local businesses fourth class, Engineering Design through various events. When Fr. Michael Shawe and Development, will be added “Community business leaders Memorial Jr./Sr. High School next year. come into classrooms to speak,” senior Taylor Grote recalls The upper level engineering she says. “We host a STEM performing a science experiment courses provide the students roundtable. We have ‘Dream It Do at a roundtable discussion with dual credit at any Ivy Tech It,’ a career awareness program. with local industry leaders last Community College and most We have National Manufacturing October, she admits it was “a little colleges in Indiana and Kentucky, Day. We have the kids tour nerve-wracking.” including Purdue University later corporations,” she notes. The Madison Courier by provided Ritchie, Ken Photo by But in the end, she says, “It this spring. “The trip to the manufacturing was helpful to explain what we’ve Lou Ann Center teaches all of company was cool,” says been doing in the classes.” the PLTW classes. sophomore Skip Maas. “We got “The classes” are a series of “I was in my 25th year of to see all the machines using high school-level engineering teaching,” she recalls of being the same principles we just and technology classes created by approached about teaching the learned about.” Project Lead the Way (PLTW), a courses. “I was getting burned out. The local businesses do much nationwide, Indianapolis-based I went to the training at Purdue to support the program financially nonprofit organization promoting University in Kokomo, and I fell in as well, says Phillip Kahn, school the education of students in the love. I love teaching this. president. areas of science, technology, “The curriculum covers not just “Shawe has partnered with two engineering and math—STEM science, technology, engineering local companies, Grote Industries as the grouping is referred to by and math, but also logic for and Vehicle Service Group, who professionals in those fields. problem solving situations,” she have backed us with financial Shawe Memorial in Madison says. “If you need to get from support to keep these programs was able to implement the program A to B, how do you get there? going,” he says. “We are very with the roughly $110,000 they We’ve lost that over the years— thankful for their support, and will received through the distribution if I don’t have step-by-step be talking to other local companies of a Lilly Foundation “Eco15” directions, how do I logically think to join in.” grant in 2008. Jefferson County, things through?” Kahn says the plan is to where Madison is located, was one While there were no new math connect each company with Shawe of 10 counties named a recipient and science courses added to the Memorial graduates who are of the grant. Franklin County curriculum at Shawe Memorial, interested in STEM related fields, was included among the grant junior Whit Grote found that the with the hope of students landing recipients, enabling Oldenburg new engineering and technology internships or permanent jobs Sophomore Skip Maas of Shawe Memorial Jr./Sr. High School in Madison Academy of the Immaculate classes “crossed curriculum down the road. explains a project he did with a circuit board during a STEM roundtable program Conception to also implement the with other classes. We’d be in Taylor had no interest in at Shawe on Oct. 9, 2013. PLTW program. engineering, then a couple of engineering until she took the Kathy Huffman, coordinator of months later learn the same thing introductory course to fill an open the Jefferson County grant, says in physics and pre-calculus.” spot in her schedule. one ofARCHDIOCESAN the goals of SCHOOLS the grant CONTINUE is to TO EXCELThe program goes beyond She now wants to pursue a ‘We wanted to focus on a pathway of classes that stem the brain drain of college the educational elements of the career in engineering. addressed how we get students into post-secondary graduatesThe Archdiocese from the of Indianapolisregion. prides itself onsubjects, preparing today’s Center learner explains. for tomorrow’s world. With a“I’m constant good at math and enjoy education in the types of degrees our employers need, “Wefocus wanted on Catholic to identityfocus immersedon a with our rigorous“The standards students in all areacademic doing areas, career our students being continue able to to apply math to other and make sure they come back to this area.’ pathway of classes that addressed research. They have to contact things besides textbook problems,” shine. Results on ISTEP+ 2013 are just one example. ISTEP+ was administered this past spring to students in Grades how we get students into post- people currently working in she says. “The classes gave a 3 – 8 with all being assessed in Math and Reading/Language Arts. 4th and 6th graders were also assessed in Science —Kathy Huffman, coordinator of secondaryth educationth in the types [the student’s] field of interest, lot of hands-on learning, how to of degreesand 5 and our 7 employers graders took theneed, Social Studies assessmeinterviewnt. 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These will play a big part in my future.” using the grant money to purchase Career and college readiness is an with plans to pursue a degree classes really helped me to realize Kahn says he is pleased with equipment and provide training for important component in PLTW.” in mechanical engineeringARCHDIOCESAN and what SCHOOLS exactly CONTINUE an engineer TO does.” EXCEL the results of the Project Lead the 4 the PLTW teacher. 3 ELA 3 Math 4 ELATo enhance4 Math that readiness, technology. After taking all three courses, Way program. Science Three PLTW courses% arePass now% Pass and%Pass to keep%Pass the students in touch Junior Alex Turner saysThe Archdiocese Whitof Indianapolis says he is prides “leaning itself toward on preparing today’s“We’ve learner had for more tomorrow’s kids become world. With a constant %Pass being offered at the school— with local businesses so they are he knew before he tookfocus the on Catholiccomputer identity immersed science. with our rigorous standardsinterested in all in academic engineering areas, and our students continue to Introduction to Engineering compelled to work in the Jefferson courses that he was interested in “But the things we’re learning technology because of this Archdiocese of shine. Results on ISTEP+ 2013 are just one example. ISTEP+ was administered this past spring to students in Grades Design, which is also open93% 88% County90% area88% after graduating83% from engineering, “but I wasn’t sure of in these classes don’t only apply [program]. It has really opened up Indianapolis* 3 – 8 with all being assessed in Math and Reading/Language Arts. 4th and 6th graders were also assessed in Science to Shawe Memorial eighth- college, Huffman keeps the lines what type of engineering. th th to engineering and technology, those avenues as a possible career graders, DigitalIndiana* Electronics 85% and 79% of84% communications 83% 73%open between “I was able to narrowand it 5 and 7 gradersbut many took otherthe Social majors,” Studies he assessmesays. nt.path Every for school our students.” utilizes this † data in addition to the 5 Social 6 building-level data attained yearly to set school improvement goals that continue to enhance the instruction, 5 ELA 5 Math 6 ELA 6 Math Studies Science assessment, and learning in our schools. %Pass %Pass %Pass % Pass % Pass % Pass Archdiocesan schools continue to excel onData shown standardized in the table below represents thetesting passing percentage in of Indianaeach grade level in the tested content areas Archdiocese of Criterion staff report 89% 92% 87% 90% 91% 81% followed by the total percentages for both the Archdiocese and the state of Indiana. Indianapolis* ARCHDIOCESAN SCHOOLS CONTINUE TO EXCEL

Archdiocesan schools continue to help students succeed at high levels, according Indiana* 78% 87% 70% 77% 83% 68% 4 to the most recent standardized testing in Indiana. 3 ELA 3 Math 4 ELA 4 Math 7 Social Science “The archdiocese7 ELA prides 7 itselfMath on preparing8 ELA today’s 8 Math learner for tomorrow’s %Pass % Pass %Pass %Pass Studies %Pass world,” said Mary %McCoy,Pass %anPass assistant superintendent%Pass %Pass of Catholic schools for the archdiocese. “With a constant focus% Pass on Catholic identity immersed with our Archdiocese of 93% 88% 90% 88% 83% rigorousArchdiocese standards of in all academic areas, our students continue to shine. Results on Indianapolis* ISTEP+ 2013 are just one example.” Indianapolis* 89% 90% 89% 93% 93% Indiana* 85% 79% 84% 83% 73% Students in grades 3 to 8 took the ISTEP+ in math and reading/language arts in Indiana* 73% 80% 72% 75% 81% 5 Social 6 the spring of 2013. Students in fourth and sixth grades also were tested in science, 5 ELA 5 Math 6 ELA 6 Math while fifth and seventh graders took the social studies test. Studies Science TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL %Pass %Pass %Pass % Pass Schools use the testing results to help set improvement goals to enhance % Pass % Pass ELA Math TOTAL Social instruction, assessment and learning.Science Studies Archdiocese of Data shown in the%Pass table % toPass the right represents the* passingAll rounded percentage to the of each 89% 92% 87% 90% 91% 81% %Pass %Pass Indianapolis* grade level in the tested content areas, followed by thenearest total percent. percentages for both the archdioceseArchdiocese andof the state of Indiana. † Indiana* 78% 87% 70% 77% 83% 68% Indianapolis* 91% 90% 82% 88% 7 Social 7 ELA 7 Math 8 ELA 8 Math ECA 2012Indiana* RESULTS 79% (END-OF-COURSE 82% 70% ASSESSMENTS) 71% Studies %Pass %Pass %Pass %Pass % Pass Students in Catholic schools in the archdiocese exceeded the state passing rate in ECA 2012 RESULTS (END-OF-COURSE ASSESSMENTS) all areas of testing designed to measure end-of-course assessment. Archdiocese of All students enrolled in Algebra 1, English 10 or Biology 1 must pass the ISTEP+ Indianapolis* 89% 90% 89% 93% 93% All students enrolled in Algebra 1, English 10, or Biology 1 must pass the ISTEP+ End-of-Course criterion-referenced end-of-course assessment to graduate from high school. Indiana* 73% 80% 72% 75% 81% assessmentThe chart in order below to graduate compares from high the school. success Many of our students elementary/middle in archdiocesan schools offer schools such courses, to as studentsdo all of our in high all schools. schools Following in Indiana. one can see that our schools exceed the state passing rate in all areas. TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL ELA Math TOTAL Social Science Studies ECA 2012 Archdiocesan Schools Total State Schools (Public & Non-Public) %Pass %Pass * All rounded to the %Pass %Pass COURSE # Tested # Passed % Passed # Tested # Passed % Passed nearest percent. Algebra 1 1624 1324 81.5 90182 63263 70.2 Archdiocese of English 10 1373 1288 93.8 84774 65991 78.8 Indianapolis* 91% 90% 82% 88% Biology 1 1420 968 68.2 78216 35582 45.5 Indiana* 79% 82% 70% 71%

ECA 2012 RESULTS (END-OF-COURSE ASSESSMENTS)

All students enrolled in Algebra 1, English 10, or Biology 1 must pass the ISTEP+ End-of-Course criterion-referenced assessment in order to graduate from high school. Many of our elementary/middle schools offer such courses, as do all of our high schools. Following one can see that our schools exceed the state passing rate in all areas.

ECA 2012 Archdiocesan Schools Total State Schools (Public & Non-Public) COURSE # Tested # Passed % Passed # Tested # Passed % Passed Algebra 1 1624 1324 81.5 90182 63263 70.2 English 10 1373 1288 93.8 84774 65991 78.8 Biology 1 1420 968 68.2 78216 35582 45.5

Page 12B Catholic Schools Week Supplement The Criterion Friday, January 24, 2014 Focus on seeing Christ in others guides anti-bullying efforts

By Briana Stewart and John Shaughnessy

The weekly anti-bullying session began with the seventh-grade students sitting in a circle, talking about the effects that gossip and rumors can have on someone’s life. John Shaughnessy Photos by One student said, “It could hurt their reputation,” while another commented, “It could make them lose their trust in others.” And a third student noted, “It could lower their self-esteem.” For the next 15 minutes, the boys and girls shared their thoughts openly, sometimes laughing, at other times turning serious, and all the time offering examples from their lives. For most of the session, teacher Cathy Cohoat just served as a moderator of the group. Yet at the end of the discussion, she offered three pieces of advice to the students: “We shouldn’t spread rumors.” “Think about the consequences of repeating rumors or gossip.” “Know who you are, and tell people the rumor or the gossip isn’t true.” That early morning session—after Mass on a Wednesday—played out at Holy Spirit School in Indianapolis. But it could have happened at any Catholic school in the archdiocese this school year because a new Indiana law makes it mandatory for schools to offer programs and training for students on bullying prevention and identification. Holy Spirit principal Rita Parsons sees Seventh-grade students at Holy Spirit School in Indianapolis share a the law and the anti-bullying program laugh during a weekly anti-bullying session designed to make students as one more way to help students in focus on treating people with respect and kindness. Catholic schools treat each other with care and respect. “I like that we get to say something to A poster sharing “I’m sure some people are wondering help stop bullying from happening at our the anti-bullying why Catholics schools need an anti-bullying school,” says Bruce Talbott, a seventh- rules at program,” Parsons says. “The program grade student. “We’re not supposed Holy Spirit School gives us another framework of doing the to be bullying.” in Indianapolis right thing and treating people right. If the His teacher, Cohoat, agrees: “It’s is one of many program and following the values of Jesus really great for the kids to talk and find reminders mesh together, then we’ll make a difference. alternative solutions. And it’s great for the throughout the We tie our religion into it all the time. We teachers because we can understand what’s school building say, ‘What would Jesus do?’ going through their minds. We can keep for students to “It’s reprogramming children not to our ears open for gossip and rumors, so look out for each use mean words and mean actions. If we’re more aware of what’s happening.” other. we can be more conscious of it, we can One of the areas where Holy Spirit has accomplish it.” put an extra emphasis on is the role of The anti-bullying program is also bystanders when bullying occurs. The anti- applauded by Gina Fleming, superintendent bullying program stresses the importance of Catholic schools for the archdiocese. of students stepping in to prevent bullying. “In our Catholic schools, we are called “We’re getting better as a group of to see Christ in one another and to be like kids,” says Marlana Pleak, a seventh- Christ in word and deed,” Fleming says. grade student. “I have really been trying “Compassion, trust and peacefulness to get involved to try to help the person all stem from our Lord and Savior, and who is being bullied, and I believe that is are practiced in our schools daily. This from the program.” proactive approach, along with strong Students are also taught to inform partnerships with parents and parishioners, adults at school and at home when students are transforming from passive helps us avoid ongoing problems they see bullying. committee that consists of parents, bystanders to active participants in trying with bullying. “Kids have been given permission students and teachers,” Parson says. “They to stop bullying, according to the school’s “That being said, we are not exempt to tell,” Parsons says. “We’ve made the want to keep a thermometer on what’s guidance counselor, Amy Moran. from bullying, and we will continue to difference between telling and tattling. The happening and what needs to be done. It’s “The goal of a parent or educator work with and for students to ensure safety biggest difference is it’s communicated. been a cohesive, collaborative effort on is to make your child a betterment to and comfort with being who God created It’s talked about. It isn’t hidden.” everyone’s part.” society,” Moran says. “Students are us to be.” The program at Holy Spirit also Changes in the school’s approach viewing bullying differently and policing The program has already made a involves the parents. They have to attend are evident in the anti-bullying posters themselves. Holy Spirit is educating their difference, according to teachers and mandatory sessions about bullying. hanging in the halls of the building. students to become bold stewards ready to students at Holy Spirit School. “We also have a bullying prevention Yet the biggest change is in the way the defend friends and strangers alike.” †

2013-14 facts about Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis

Catholic schools:...... 68 High school graduation rate (2012):...... 95 % (4-year cohort) Elementary schools:...... 57 (26 in Marion County) Percent of graduates entering college:...... 98 % (91% to 4-year colleges) High schools: ...... 11 (seven in Marion County) NOTE: All above figures include private schools. (includes four private high schools) Preschool programs:...... 43 Average tuition rates, first child (est. 2013): Catholic Non-Catholic Extended care programs:...... 57 Elementary schools:...... $4,214 $5,409 Interparochial high schools:...... $7,455 $9,420 Professional staff: ...... 1,898 (full-time and part-time) NOTE: Elementary tuitions are set at the parish level and vary greatly. Schools receive parish subsidies except for private schools not included in these figures. Enrollment 2013-14 (Unofficial Oct. 1, 2013): Total preschool-12:...... 23,841 Estimated Operating Costs of Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese (est. 2011): Preschool:...... (2,272) Elementary schools cost-per-pupil:...... $4,900 Elementary (K-8):...... 17,666 Interparochial high schools cost-per-pupil:...... $8,184 High school (9-12):...... 6,175 Total operating cost of archdiocesan schools (est. 2011):...... $110 million Religious composition:...... Elementary High school (Estimated using 2011 enrollment excluding capital costs and private high school costs) Catholic:...... 82.3 % 77.4 % Non-Catholic:...... 17.7 % 22.6 % Annual savings to Indiana taxpayers (estimate):...... $250 million (at 2012 state cost per pupil of $11,711, excluding private schools) Minority composition:...... 12.3 % 16.9 % (less $20.1 million returned to Catholic schools for 4,749 students on Indiana vouchers)

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By Briana Stewart students to learn, read and share. Principal David Smock was proud of what The family members of booklover the school had done, especially because Submitted photo Paul Lewis were all smiles and tears as last year’s walkathon funds helped make Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin strolled the project possible. around the newly created library adorned The blessing by Archbishop Tobin was with Lewis’ name, blessing it with holy a high priority for him, too. water and singing with the rest of the “We are first and foremost a small crowd. Catholic school,” the archbishop noted. The space was filled with new “[This ceremony] blesses the knowledge shelves, comfortable chairs and a God has granted us with, and blesses the plethora of Dr. Seuss decorations—a talents he gives all of our students, so it is designer’s touch that had a deep very appropriate.” connection with the Lewis family. With the addition of the new library, During the dedication speech, Lewis’ students will now have access to son David recalled the quote from thousands of books and thus thousands Dr. Seuss that he read at his father’s of undiscovered worlds, facts and ideas. eulogy in 2010: “Don’t be sad it’s over. As the list of those involved in the IMCPL Be happy that it happened.” shared system shows, St. Matthew is not The same snippet of wisdom can be the only Catholic school taking advantage applied to the journey that St. Matthew of this opportunity. the Apostle School in Indianapolis Catholic elementary schools already underwent with its new library and involved in the Indianapolis system acceptance into the Indianapolis Marion include Central Catholic, Holy Angels, County Public Library (IMCPL) shared Holy Cross Central, St. Philip Neri, system. Space designer Craig Wetli and St. Joan of Arc. High schools have initiated the project more than a year also recognized the value of the system. and a half ago when he noticed how the Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, former reading room for the school was Cardinal Ritter, Cathedral and Providence Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin blesses the new library at St. Matthew the Apostle School in “looking tired.” Cristo Rey are part of it. Indianapolis on Nov 17. Assisting the archbishop during the ceremony is St. Matthew parishioner With an expert eye due to his The IMCPL shared system has proven Loral Tansy. experience with working on Info Zone at a useful tool for children of all ages, the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis according to St. Joan of Arc librarian in 2000, Wetli began to formulate a plan Kristen William. on how to turn the shabby library into a “They [students] are involved in the redefined learning space. entire process: from waiting for a book ‘The goal was to create a cool space that’s inviting and “The goal was to create a cool space to be written, knowing when it will be promotes reading and learning. What I know is that if you that’s inviting and promotes reading and released and then requesting the book, so can create a space that is inviting, it’s really a carrot for learning,” says Wetli. “What I know that they can be one of the first to read it,” is that if you can create a space that is she said. learning and to get kids to open up a book and discover inviting, it’s really a carrot for learning The students are even more excited the joy of reading.’ and to get kids to open up a book and about the wide variety of books they now discover the joy of reading.” can access. A year and a half later, that goal was “I love reading,” said Toby Bradshaw, —Craig Wetli, space designer more than complete when the library a fifth-grade student at St. Joan of Arc opened on Nov. 17 for St. Matthew School. “It’s so awesome.” †

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CLARKSVILLE—Catholic Submitted photos schools depend on their volunteers, many of whom help out for a season and then move on when their children do. Some, like Pete Corrao of New Albany, give their time willingly for decades. During the last 25 years, Corrao has been the volunteer announcer for home football Above, Pete Corrao began his 25 years as volunteer announcer for Our Lady of games at Our Lady of Providence Providence Jr.-Sr. High School in Clarksville long before his three sons played Jr./Sr. High School in Clarksville, football for the school. From left, his son, Phil, a 1999 Providence graduate, is and fans have equated his voice now an assistant coach for the team; Spencer just finished his junior season at with Providence football. Hanover College; and Tony just finished his senior season at Providence. Pete Next season there will be a new holds Phil’s daughter, Reagan. voice, as Corrao announced at the last home game that he would not Left, Pete Corrao has been a volunteer football game announcer for Our Lady of be back behind the microphone Providence Jr.-Sr. High School in Clarksville for 25 years. for the 2014 season. Corrao began his volunteer Madison, where his son, Phil, his recognition of individual Dayton and Eastern Kentucky Providence athletic director, career of announcing Providence later played and his son, Spencer, players when announcing the University. said Corrao will be difficult to football games when his oldest just finished his junior season results of a play, particularly He is now a part-time replace. Golembeski, whose son, Phil—a 1999 graduate of as an all-conference running offensive linemen. Having defensive coach at Hanover and sons were on some of the same Providence—was just 8 years back. When his sons played at been an offensive lineman and vice president of Neace Lukens, teams as Corrao’s sons, has long old, long before Phil and his Providence, announcing the offensive line coach, Corrao said a Louisville, Ky.-based insurance appreciated Corrao’s willingness younger brothers, Spencer, a 2011 games was even more enjoyable. he purposely called the names and risk management company. to help wherever needed. graduate, and Tony, a senior, put Corrao said he also liked of those players whose blocking He lives in New Albany with his “He sacrificed a great deal of on a Providence Pioneer uniform. being part of a press box crew helped big plays succeed. wife, Suzanne, also a Hanover his personal time and funds to help In those 25 seasons, he that included former classmates “I try to give a shout out to as graduate. They also have a us out, to the extent of supplying announced a couple hundred and football teammates, many many people as I can,” he said. daughter, Christina Tumbleson, other workers in the press box football games as well as a few of whom also spent a number “The kids—and parents—want to a 2001 Providence graduate, and area,” Golembeski said. “His baseball and girls’ basketball of years volunteering, from hear their names, and fans want to three grandchildren. absence will be felt in so many games—all as a volunteer. operating the game clock and hear the play.” Corrao said he will miss ways. Every school should be as For Corrao, a 1972 graduate of scoreboard to overseeing the Corrao also was a volunteer announcing the games and being blessed as we have been to have Providence, it was more of a fun media personnel. head coach for youth football in the press box with his friends such a dedicated individual. You pastime announcing for a school “It’s a family atmosphere [in teams in the New Albany Deanery and Providence parents, but he could always count on Pete.” and sport that he loves. the press box],” Corrao said. for 20 years, ending when his felt it was the right time. While a student at Providence, Unlike press box crews at public youngest son became a freshman. “It’s kind of hard to leave, but (Christa Hoyland is director he was a standout offensive schools who are paid, “Providence Previously, he had been on I think after 25 years of people of communications and alumni lineman as a varsity football is all volunteers, people doing it coaching staffs at the college listening to me, it’s time for relations for Our Lady of player and went on to play because they want to do it.” level, including at the College somebody else,” he said. Providence Jr./Sr. High School in football at Hanover College in Corrao was known for of the Holy Cross, University of Mickey Golembeski, Clarksville.) †

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By Daniel S. Mulhall presence of God; we are always one with God; we are continually united with God. In desperation, the quarterback throws Prayer helps to bring to our awareness the ball as far as he can, hoping— this cherished connection that we have praying—that one of his teammates will with God.” CNS photo /Bob Roller catch it in the end zone and score the We can pray alone or with a group. It winning touchdown. This play, famously can be a private conversation or as part called a Hail Mary pass, occurs only in the of a religious practice. While most pray closing seconds of a game or at the end using words, others pray with gestures, of the first half, and only when there is no dance, music or silence. other chance for success. Some prefer to pray in private. In Unfortunately, the Hail Mary pass Matthew 6:6, Jesus tells his followers reflects many people’s attitudes about to pray in secret, although this counsel prayer: that it is an action taken only seems more of a condemnation of those when all other hope is gone and only who pray just so they can be seen. Others divine intervention can save us. There may be most comfortable praying before is little or no expectation that the prayer the Eucharist in a church or singing God’s will be successful or bring results, and no praises under the starry canopy of the deep belief in God to whom the prayer is night sky. addressed. Like a divine 911 call, we beg Some use written prayers or traditional to be heard and rescued from our distress. gestures, while others are more While this notion of prayer is spontaneous, saying or doing whatever common, it does not reflect a Catholic comes to mind, or what they are moved understanding of prayer, which is much to do. broader and richer. The Catechism of the There is no correct prayer posture, Catholic Church calls this popular view an although certain ones are commonly used “erroneous notion of prayer” (#2726). and have been found by many people The catechism notes that prayer is not through the centuries to be helpful. While a psychological activity, and neither can it kneeling in prayer has been a prayer be reduced to “ritual words and postures” posture for centuries for Catholics, (#2726). Instead, the catechism says, standing with arms raised is also an prayer comes from the Holy Spirit as a ancient Catholic tradition. response to God’s presence in the world. People also pray in a variety of other As the catechism puts it: “God ways, such as bowing their heads and tirelessly calls each person to that folding their hands, or even humbly mysterious encounter known as prayer. In laying prostrate on the floor to profess prayer ... God’s initiative of love always their utter need for God’s help and their comes first; our own first step is always a submission to his will. response” (#2567). In other religious traditions, some Simply put, prayer is the way that Muslim Sufis whirl or spin, Hindus chant, we communicate with God. In her Jews sway and bob their heads, other book, The Spirituality of the Catechist, Muslims kneel with the forehead touching People sing and pray during Mass on Dec. 9, 2013, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception Dominican Sister Janet Schaeffler writes the floor and Quakers simply sit in silence of the Blessed Virgin Mary, at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in that prayer is a “mystery” that helps us until someone is moved to speak. Washington. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that prayer is inspired by the Holy Spirit to explore ourselves and what it means People pray for any number of as a response to God’s presence in the world. to be human. reasons, including asking God for It helps us to learn and understand miraculous healings (and yes, winning accompanying them on their journey. us to the needs of others. more about God and helps us to develop a the lottery), which are called prayers of We let them know that they do not travel Finally, prayer is a statement of strong relationship with him. Prayer, she intercession. They give thanks for God’s alone. She says that for our prayers to humility. When we pray, we acknowledge writes, “helps us to become more aware great goodness or simply offer worship really have substance, our efforts must that we are not God, and that we need of life, of who we are. … In all parts of and praise. A simple acronym that is begin with prayer, not end with it. the help of God and others if we are to our lives, we need to be more aware. As frequently used to help us remember In other words, it is not enough to pray succeed. Pope Francis illustrated this well disciples of Jesus, we especially are called the various types of prayers is ACTS for the poor. We must also do something when, with his first public gesture as pope, to be aware of the closeness of our God, to (adoration, confession, thanksgiving to alleviate their poverty, such as giving he asked the world to pray for him. recognize, to feel and to hear God within and supplication). them food to eat. Thus, along with our our lives, within our world.” Sister Janet notes that when we prayer, we are also called to action. In this (Daniel S. Mulhall is a catechist who lives Sister Janet says, “We are already in the pray with someone in need we are way, prayer changes us because it opens in Laurel, Md.) †

Jesus showed that private and communal prayer are both essential By Fr. Lawrence Mick worship. When the disciples asked Jesus St. Paul put it this way: “Pray without how to pray, he told them, “This is how ceasing. In all circumstances give “He said to them, ‘Come away by you are to pray: Our Father in heaven, thanks, for this is the will of God for you yourselves to a deserted place and hallowed be your name” (Mt 6:9). in Christ Jesus” (1 Thes 5:17-18). CNS photo/Bob Roller rest a while.’ People were coming and It is a prayer that reminds us that our How can we do that? going in great numbers, and they had no relationship to God involves others who As I was writing this article, opportunity even to eat” (Mk 6:31). are children of “our” Father. Jesus also Time magazine announced that it had Does that sound like your life? Often spoke about praying together: “Again, … chosen Pope Francis as Person of the we are so busy that we can’t even find I say to you, if two of you agree on Earth Year for 2013. In the article, the author time to rest, and sometimes that means about anything for which they are to pray, noted that “he prays all the time, even that we also don’t find time to pray. it shall be granted to them by my heavenly while waiting for the dentist.” In order to find space for prayer, Jesus Father” (Mt 18:19). Of course, many people might pray “went up on the mountain by himself to He promised that “where two or three before a dentist visit, but the point is pray. When it was evening, he was there are gathered together in my name, there that the pope does not restrict prayer to alone” (Mt 14:23). am I in the midst of them” (Mt 18:20). special times. Jesus, Son of God though he was, At the Last Supper, after he had prayed We can pray anywhere and still needed to find time to be alone with with his disciples and given them his body anytime. And the more often we pray his Father, to enter into quiet prayer and and blood to eat and drink, he told them to spontaneously throughout the day, the to listen for his voice to guide him. His “do this in memory of me” (Lk 22:19). more we are able to retain a constant A woman prays during Mass at the Basilica example challenges us to make prayer a By example, Jesus teaches us the awareness of God’s presence in our of the National Shrine of the Immaculate regular element of our daily lives. need for personal prayer and communal lives, which is really what it means to Conception in Washington. In his life and But Jesus also prayed with others. He prayer. Neither type of prayer is sufficient “pray without ceasing.” teaching, Jesus shows us the importance of and his disciples went to synagogues and by itself. We need both for a healthy making time for prayer both in private and to the temple in Jerusalem, gathering prayer life. (Father Lawrence Mick is a priest of the with other people. with the larger community for prayer and But there’s even more to be said, and Archdiocese of Cincinnati.) † Page 8A The Criterion Friday, January 24, 2014 Perspectives From the Editor Emeritus/John F. Fink Coming of Age/Karen Osborne Old Testament: Abram migrates to Canaan Developing (Third in a series of columns) in Canaan, beginning with Schechem Salem and also a priest. He blessed a perspective (modern Nablus). When a famine struck Abram, and Abram, in turn, gave Unlike chapters 1-11 of Genesis, the land, they continued down to Egypt. Melchizedek a tenth of everything he inclusive of all chapters 12-50 are set in identifiable As they were entering Egypt, Abram owned. historical times. told Sarai to pass herself off as his sister. The Letter to the Hebrews tells us The world looks beautiful from They are set in If the Egyptians knew that she was his that Melchizedek is a type of Christ. 30,000 feet. You look out the window Mesopotamia, wife, he reasoned, they might kill him so Since the Bible doesn’t say anything of an airplane, and Palestine and Egypt. they could have her. However, when the about Melchizedek’s ancestry or his you can’t see the The persons engage Egyptians saw how beautiful Sarai was, death, the letter concluded that he borders of states or in actions typical of they praised her to the Pharaoh, who resembled the Son of God and remains a countries or the cars 1900 to 1500 B.C. took her into is palace. priest forever. Jesus was, the letter says, on the road. You can The stories are When Pharaoh learned that Sarai was a priest forever according to the order only see trees and similar to oral lore actually Abram’s wife, he gave her back of Melchizedek rather than according to lakes, the dark scars of tribal groups. And to him and ordered him to leave. They the Jewish order of Aaron. of deep canyons the purpose of the returned to Canaan. Then, realizing that God then appeared to Abram in and the orderly stories is to trace the direct tribal and he and Lot had too many livestock for a vision and promised him that his rectangles of farms clan ancestors of Israel. the land to support, Abram suggested descendants would be as numerous and ranches. From We meet the great patriarch Abraham that they separate. Lot chose to live in as the stars in the sky and that they up high, the world looks peaceful. (or Abram until his name is changed), Sodom at the bottom of the Dead Sea would populate the land from Egypt to It changes when the plane lands, who is claimed as their father in faith plain, and Abram settled in Hebron, the Euphrates River, then occupied by though, and you’re thrust back into by the Jews as well as by Muslims west of the Dead Sea. people from 10 tribes. daily life. Suddenly nothing is peaceful and Christians. In obedience to God’s Chapter 14 reports a war involving God also told Abram that his at all: there are papers to write and command and his promise to make four kings, during which Lot was taken descendants would be aliens and tests to take, parties to attend and tons him a great nation, he, his wife, Sarai, prisoner. When Abram learned of it, he enslaved and oppressed for 400 years, of responsibilities. That’s another and his nephew, Lot, migrated from organized a rescue party that defeated thus alerting us to the events of the perspective. Mesopotamia to the land of Canaan. the kings and recovered Lot and all of Book of Exodus. We rely on perspective to make sense Abram and Lot were rich in livestock, his possessions. There was, though, an obvious of the world and what we see happening silver and gold. They were nomads When he returned, he was met by problem here. Abram and Sarai were in in it. Perspective tells us who to trust, who pitched their tents in several places Melchizedek, identified as king of their 80s, and they had no children. † what to do next, what moral decisions to make and how the world works. It allows us to make moral, political and Cornucopia/Cynthia Dewes personal decisions, such as who to vote for to be class president or who we Joy should be the name of our Christian game—each and every day should have as a friend. It would be easier to get along A friend once gave me a daily prayer circumstance, joy is a state of being. friend said, for the first time since he with each other if we all had the same book as a Christmas gift. It’s called We may or may not feel happy about could remember, he received a look of perspective, but we don’t. Joyfully Living something going on in our lives, but we real respect from his son. Now that was A celebrity baby raised in the lap of the Gospel Day by can live in a constant spirit of joy. a moment of happiness, while the joy of luxury will think the world works in Day, written by To some, as Charles Schultz said, being a parent was a constant. one way. A child whose family spends Father John Catoir. “Happiness is a warm puppy.” To kids, As Father Catoir emphasizes, joy time in a homeless shelter will have a As a well-known happiness probably means ice cream follows from the security of God’s different perspective. spiritual director and or going to bed later or not having any constant and unwavering love for us. My neighbor and I love theater, writer, his columns homework that day. To bigger kids, it may When we know we are loved, we live in books and reading, but we were born often appear in mean getting a date for the prom or acing a joy. Thus, we must not be stricken with in different parts of the country, and The Criterion. test or finding a summer job. These things guilt if we don’t feel emotional love for although we have a lot in common, we In the book, each create pleasant, but temporary, emotional God all the time. Trust in a loved one does see things differently. day of the calendar feelings of happiness. not depend upon constant giddy “falling To get far in life, all of us have year is assigned a scriptural reference Adults experience such happiness, in love” moments. Nor should we be to broaden our perspective while followed by a short reflection on it. It ends too. Perhaps they saw a hilarious movie deterred by the bad things that are bound keeping our values and goals. We must with an even shorter prayer for the day. or attended a great party. Or maybe they to happen to good people. understand where other people are As you would expect, the theme always receive a compliment from the boss or Father Catoir quotes the Book of coming from and what they want and involves joy. a smile from a store clerk which lifts James: “Consider it joy when you fall need. The most successful CEOs, prom While the reflections are written mainly their spirits. Maybe they solve a problem into various trials, know that the testing queens and class presidents understand by Father Catoir, some are quotations they’ve been facing or get a raise in pay. of your faith begets perseverance” that the world is a varied place, and that from saints, popes and even non-religious A friend once told us of something that (Jas 1:2-3). He concludes that “Joy is everyone has a different way of seeing it. sources. But all of them zero in on the made him really happy. He said he passed possible even in difficult circumstances. They are able to understand others’ meaning of the day’s scriptural reading behind his teenage son, who was sitting at Joy is nothing like the happiness of a perspectives and work together, with interesting, meaningful insight. The the dining room table having trouble with fun time; rather, it is more a deep inner making others feel heard and counted. day’s prayers are also succinct but dense his math homework. This boy, who was contentment, which comes from the Otherwise, we’re blind and deaf, in meaning. a brilliant student, had the usual teenaged knowledge of God’s love.” living in a world that confounds us at Father Catoir’s main point in the book opinion that parents are clueless about The Christian faith is one of hope, and every turn. is the idea that as we grow in Christian everything. joy is its natural consequence. It’s important to listen to what wisdom we grow in joyousness. Faith But the dad, no slouch himself being astronauts say when they come back leads to joy, which is not exactly the an inventor and engineer, reached over (Cynthia Dewes, a member of St. Paul from space: the world is fragile and same as happiness. While happiness may the boy’s shoulder and solved the knotty the Apostle Parish in Greencastle, is a beautiful, and they can’t understand the be fleeting, depending upon the current problem with a couple quick strokes. Our regular columnist for The Criterion.) † divisions that humans make. “The things that we share in our world are far more valuable than those Your Family/Bill Dodds which divide us,” said retired NASA astronaut Donald Williams. Picking your battles and causes and making a difference Adults sometimes find themselves stuck in one perspective—they find A few days ago, my daughter was what religious, social or political causes, we’ve experienced and our firsthand it hard to change, but it’s possible. If telling me about something that one of we’re willing to become more actively knowledge of it will foster empathy and you’re a teenager, you have a giant her children had involved in, and that can be tough understanding. “under construction” sign slapped on done. It was not because it’s easy to be pulled in so many We can’t save the world. (It has been your worldview, so take advantage of it. something harmful, directions. noted that position has been filled.) But Develop your perspective by serving but it was not Do we fight for the unborn, the we can make a huge difference in the at soup kitchens or talking with people something good. “I hungry, the homeless, the abused, the lives of individuals. That’s true whether who are knowledgeable about science, let it slide,” she said. unemployed or underemployed, the we work on the front lines (offering care culture and religion. Make friends from “You have to pick exploited, the poorly educated, the to women facing crisis pregnancies, across the racial spectrum. your battles.” homebound, the dying? The list is so for example) or at the systemic level This year, I want to see what the I agreed. long, the stories, the faces, are so sad, (advocating changes in the laws astronauts see: a united world where Not getting and the needs are so great. regarding abortion, for instance). people will work together for the around to picking up The Church teaches us to perform We can’t hand out blank checks advancement of all. That’s very much your toys in your bedroom isn’t on the corporal works of mercy, such as to every worthy cause, ministry or in line with what God wants us to do as same level as smacking your brother in feeding the hungry, giving drink to the apostolate, or sit on the sidelines and Catholics (after all, “catholic” means the head with one of those toys. thirsty, clothing the naked, sheltering the solemnly vow to set up a charitable universal). It is also how Pope Francis Yes, clean your room but ... it’s not homeless, visiting the sick, visiting the foundation once we win the lottery. wants us to serve and help the poor. the worst thing that can happen. imprisoned and burying the dead. Jesus We can give to a cause, organization, God’s love for everyone is universal. As a parent, spouse, adult son or told us that whatever we do for these, ministry or apostolate that needs our That’s his perspective. The more we daughter, sibling, employer or employee, “the least,” we do for him. donation and will use that gift prudently. understand that, the more amazing be wise to pick your battles, to consider What can we do? And what We can pray. There’s no “can’t” the world becomes, and the better what matters and what you can let can’t we do? to that. There’s no excuse not to we’re able to serve it, no matter how slide. On a small scale, it’s a matter of We can’t do everything we may do that—today. old we are. judgment tempered with mercy. want to do. We can choose one area, In a similar way, as adults, we have one issue, to which we feel called. (Bill Dodds writes for Catholic News (Karen Osborne writes for Catholic to consider and choose what “battles,” Perhaps we can focus on a need Service.) † News Service.) † The Criterion Friday, January 24, 2014 Page 9A

Third Sunday in Ordinary/Msgr. Owen F. Campion Daily Readings Monday, January 27 Friday, January 31 Sunday Readings St. Angela Merici, virgin St. John Bosco, priest 2 Samuel 5:1-7, 10 2 Samuel 11:1-4a, 5-10a, 13-17 Sunday, January 26, 2014 Psalm 89:20-22, 25-26 Psalm 51:3-7, 10-11 folly. True wisdom is to understand the • Isaiah 8:23-9:3 meaning of the cross. This understanding Mark 3:22-30 Mark 4:26-34 • 1 Corinthians 1:10-13, 17 requires grace, available only to those • Matthew 4:12-23 who earnestly follow the Lord. Tuesday, January 28 Saturday, February 1 St. Matthew’s Gospel supplies the St. Thomas Aquinas, priest and 2 Samuel 12:1-7a, 10-17 The Book of Isaiah supplies this last reading. It is situated in Capernaum, doctor of the Church Psalm 51:12-17 weekend’s first reading. It offers us a a fishing village located at the northern powerful lesson. tip of the Sea of Galilee. Jesus is 2 Samuel 6:12b-15, 17-19 Mark 4:35-41 Isaiah lived in a time there having left Nazareth. His public Psalm 24:7-10 when God’s people ministry has begun. Mark 3:31-35 Sunday, February 2 were skating on thin As a center of commerce, albeit very The Presentation of the Lord ice. They still had their modest commerce, Capernaum saw Wednesday, January 29 Malachi 3:1-4 independence, at least many people come and go. Jesus used 2 Samuel 7:4-17 Psalm 24:7-10 after a fashion. Hebrew this coincidence as an opportunity to kings still reigned encounter many people. He called them to Psalm 89:4-5, 27-30 Hebrews 2:14-18 in the kingdoms of fidelity to God. He repeated for them the Mark 4:1-20 Luke 2:22-40 Judah and Israel. The admonitions of the Hebrew prophets. or Luke 2:22-32 religious, social and In this place, Jesus met Andrew and Thursday, January 30 political structures all his brother, Simon, whom Jesus renamed 2 Samuel 7:18-19, 24-29 still gave lip service to the ancient religion Peter. These brothers became the first of and to the holy covenant between God and the Apostles in the sequence of calling. In Psalm 132:1-5, 11-14 the Chosen People. time, Christianity was to grow from, and Mark 4:21-25 Everything, however, was at risk build upon, the Apostles. because devotion to the covenant and It is interesting that the Gospels, such obedience to God’s law were at low ebb. as the case in this reading, refer to these Isaiah loudly warned that disaster was just Apostles so specifically by giving their around the corner. names. The Gospel leaves no doubt He also said that the people could whatsoever about their identity. It was rescue themselves by returning to religious vital in the early Church that the teachings Question Corner/Fr. Kenneth Doyle faithfulness and by obeying God, as the of the genuine Apostles be known and be prophets had taught. He thereby implied a kept intact. People can join their hardships to Christ’s certain potential within the people. They did not sin because they were Reflection suffering to further his redeeming work helpless in the face of temptation. Rather, These readings remind us of how they were weak because they ignored blind we humans can be, and also of how When I was praying evening prayer The General Instruction of the Roman God. If they were determined, they powerful humans can be. Qrecently, I came across a quote about AMissal , which is the Church’s official could be virtuous. In the first reading, Isaiah criticized the our filling up what is guide to the celebration of Mass, has this For its second reading, the Church has people for their religious listlessness, but lacking in the suffering to say about the sign of peace: “There selected a section from St. Paul’s First he also presumed that, if they wished, they of Christ. For a few follows the rite of peace by which … the Epistle to the Corinthians. could reverse their wayward hearts and years in the early faithful express to each other their ecclesial Paul obviously loved the Corinthian turn again to God. 1950s, I was a Trappist communion and mutual charity before Christians. He yearned to see them saintly In essence, the same message was monk at Gethsemani communicating in the sacrament ” (#82). and eternally with the Lord, but obviously in the second reading from Paul’s First Abbey near Bardstown, It goes on to explain that the particular they troubled him because they seemed Epistle to the Corinthians. He boldly Kentucky, and I have manner of the exchange is left to the so attracted to the many vices of their denounced the Corinthians’ sins and read a fair number of discretion of national conferences of bishops great worldly and wealthy city. And they quarrels. By calling them to conversion, spiritual books since “in accordance with the culture and customs seemed so vulnerable to the feelings of however, he insisted that they had the then. But now I am 80 of the people.” competitiveness and insecurity that vex all power within themselves to be holy. years old and can’t seem to remember what That guideline is worth quoting, not humans if not checked. We are sinners, but we need not be that sentence means. What could possibly only in that it denotes the purpose of the Never willing to be passive or sinners. Sin binds us. We truly can be be lacking in the suffering of Christ? gesture, but because it shows that the sign indifferent, Paul loudly called the free by seizing the power of our wills, (Audubon, N.J.) of peace is an ordinary and expected part Christians in this community to be true to allowing divine grace to empower of the Mass. In the U.S., the gesture most their identity with Christ. us even more, and disdain sin to be The passage to which you refer is commonly used is a handshake (which He taught a basic message. Earthly one with Christ. Ataken from St. Paul’s Letter to the is far less expressive than in the early reward will pass more quickly than many The teachings of the Apostles guide us Colossians, and is translated in the Bible as days of the Church, when the custom in might realize. Earthly wisdom is only and draw us to the Lord. † follows: “Now I rejoice in my sufferings the western Mediterranean world was to for your sake, and in my flesh I am filling “greet one another with a holy kiss”—see up what is lacking in the afflictions of Rom 16:16; 2 Cor 13:12). My Journey to God Christ on behalf of his body, which is the If you are under the weather and Church” (Col 1:24). concerned about spreading germs, it would This does not mean that the sacrifice of certainly be acceptable for you to greet Jesus was incomplete. In fact, the Letter others simply with a word of peace, perhaps to the Hebrews says: “For by one offering, with a whispered explanation, “Sorry, I have he has made perfect forever those who are a cold.” being consecrated” (Heb 10:14). It sounds to me, though, that in your What it means is that God has chosen case, you may feel uncomfortable shaking

CNS photo/Ahmed Jadallah, Reuters CNS photo/Ahmed Jadallah, to involve us, as followers of Jesus, in the hands with a stranger even when you’re work of redemption. Pope Pius XII said not sick. You should not feel compelled to in his 1943 encyclical “Mystici Corporis do so. I would suggest, so that you’re not Christi” (“The Mystical Body of Christ”): misunderstood, that you take care to greet “This is a deep mystery ... that the salvation those surrounding you with a warm smile of many depends on the prayers and and a wave. voluntary penances which the members of the mystical body of Jesus Christ offer for (Questions may be sent to Father Kenneth this intention” (#44). Doyle at [email protected] and Paul was writing to the people of 40 Hopewell St., Albany, N.Y. 12208.) † The Strength of the Mustard Seed Colossae while he was in prison, one of his several forced confinements for the sake of By Cathy Lamperski Dearing the Gospel. Except for the night between Readers may submit prose Holy Thursday and Good Friday, Jesus Act on the faith you have never suffered that same indignity. or poetry for faith column And not on its lack. Cathy Lamperski So in a real sense, Paul was adding The Criterion invites readers to submit Find strength in it. Dearing is a member his particular sacrifice to that of Christ. original prose or poetry relating to faith Don’t see it as deficient. of St. Barnabas Parish By accepting our sufferings and setbacks or experiences of prayer for possible It’s capable, it’s there. in Indianapolis. A willingly, the mystery of Christ’s passion publication in the “My Journey to God” And what’s even more Palestinian woman continues in us, and our own lives become column. That not only in faith lights a candle during redemptive. Seasonal reflections also are appreciated. But in joy, hope, and peace— a prayer service at a Please include name, address, parish and That even if in all these things Catholic church in the Sometimes I feel uncomfortable telephone number with submissions. They are but the size of a mustard seed West Bank village of Qexchanging a handshake when it is Send material for consideration Nothing will be impossible for you. Beit Jala. time for the sign of peace, or I might have to “My Journey to God,” Mountains and mulberry trees will move a cold and I don’t want to chance spreading The Criterion, 1400 N. Meridian St., If you just act on the faith, joy, hope and peace germs. How do I—politely—not shake Indianapolis, IN 46206 or e-mail to That you have in Jesus Christ. someone’s hand? (City of origin withheld) [email protected]. † Page 10A The Criterion Friday, January 24, 2014

FRENCH, Bernard M., 61, St. Pius X, Indianapolis, Dec. 22. Father of Megan Bushman. Son of Eloise French. Brother The mayor and the cardinal of Theresa Kanitra, Michele, Rest in peace Chris, Larry and Peter French. New York City Mayor Bill Grandfather of one. de Blasio laughs with Please submit in writing Bedford, Dec. 16. Daughter of to our office by 10 a.m. Mira Jo Canfield. Sister of Terri GRITT, Barbara Ellen, 82, New York Cardinal Timothy Thursday before the week of Delisle and Mike Canfield. St. Barnabas, Indianapolis, M. Dolan following a Jan. 11. Mother of Mary meeting at the cardinal’s publication; be sure to state CARR, Richard, 79, Rankin, Peggy, Bill Jr. and residence in the Manhattan date of death. Obituaries of St. Barnabas, Indianapolis, Reuters CNS photo/Lucas Jackson, Mike Gritt. Grandmother of 10. borough of New York on archdiocesan priests serving Jan. 13. Father of Diane Great-grandmother of six. our archdiocese are listed Carr-Jones, Joanne Graham, Jan. 13. De Blasio met elsewhere in The Criterion. Suzan Steadham, Joseph, HAMPTON, Nicholas B., 33, with Cardinal Dolan for Order priests and religious Richard and Ron Carr. Brother St. Vincent de Paul, Bedford, the first time since he took sisters and brothers are of Eileen Chicos and Donald Nov. 13. Son of Brian Hampton office, declaring he will join included here, unless they are Carr. Grandfather of 14. and Nancy Goode. Brother of forces with the cardinal to natives of the archdiocese or Great-grandfather of seven. Matthew Hampton. Grandson of convince Pope Francis to visit have other connec­tions to it; Eileen Benham. New York City. those are separate obituaries DAEGER, Rosemary Louise, on this page. 86, St. Mark the Evangelist, HANSON, Benjamin Anthony, Indianapolis, Jan. 11. Mother 38, St. Gabriel, Connersville, ANTZ, Phyllis, 71, of Janice Courtney, Joyce Oct. 13. Husband of Ashley MATTOX, Dorothy, Indianapolis, Dec. 26. Husband Pumper, Mark and Michael St. Augustine, Jeffersonville, Johnson, Joseph and Robert Hanson. Father of Tori, Dustin SS. Francis and Clare, of Rebecca Roach. Brother of Sullivan. Grandfather of nine. Jan. 3. Wife of Keith Antz. Daeger. Sister of Mary Ann and Trevor Hanson. Son of Greenwood, Jan. 8. Mother Mother of Lori Doyle, Keith Jr. Daeger. Grandmother of seven. Hollis Ward Hanson II and Stephen Roach. Stepbrother of TURNBOW, William of Joyce Yakimicki and and Todd Antz. Sister of seven. Great-grandmother of four. Antoinette M. Caruso Hanson. Theresa Dinn, Nancy Hartman, Kenneth, 59, St. Anthony Judy Vicars. Sister of Carol Grandmother of seven. Brother of Bettina Rose and Mary Petree, Sue Zook and Joe of Padua, Clarksville, Jan. 3. DUNN, Michael Jeffrey, Awbrey, Helen Ferree, Mary Jo BARBER, Charles, 88, St. David Hanson. Grandson of Murray. Husband of Rose Turnbow. 63, Holy Spirit, Indianapolis, Woodbury, Frances, George and Rita, Indianapolis, Jan. 6. Mary Caruso Vance. Father of Veronica Atkins Dec. 25. Husband of Janet Thomas Egold. Grandmother ROSENBERGER, Nelson Husband of Richardtine Barber. and Jaclyn Ledbetter. Son of (Kamman) Dunn. Father of HAY, Pearl B., 100, St. Gabriel, of one. B., 82, St. John the Baptist, Father of Ann, Denise, Brian, Jeffrey and Vincent Dunn. Connersville, Oct. 8. Mother of Starlight, Jan. 11. Brother of Hazel Turnbow. Brother of MAUDLIN, Margaret J., Elizabeth, Janice, Jody, Patricia, Brother of Toni Blocher and Regina Brown, Jim and Stephen Irvin and Melvin Rosenberger. Joanna Bunch, Patricia Kirk, 90, St. Mary, Greensburg, Phyllis, Sharon, Anthony, Dyral, Connie McConnell. Grandfather Hay. Sister of Lena Britton and Charles and Joseph Turnbow. Jeffery, Reginald, Richard and Jan. 9. Mother of Diane RUHMKORFF, Elizabeth Grandfather of six. of four. Geneva Redwine. Grandmother Mae, 80, Holy Spirit, Timothy Barber. Grandfather of 18. Great-grandmother of 37. Jacobs. Grandmother of one. DUSING, Dorothy, 80, Indianapolis, Dec. 23. Mother VENTRESCA, Marie of 25. Great-grandfather of 30. Great-great-grandmother of 14. Great-grandmother of three. St. Mary, Rushville, Jan. 8. of Mary Stewart. Sister of Charlotte (Rudd), 94, Great-great-grandfather of 11. MORAN, James L., 94, Mother of Karen Sutton, Larry, IRICK, Ryan Michael, 25, Margaret McCafferty, Rosemary Immaculate Heart of Mary, BAXTER, Joseph Anthony, Our Lady of Lourdes, Tim and Tom Dusing. Immaculate Heart of Mary, and Thomas Eyler. Grandmother Indianapolis, Nov. 20. Wife 63, Our Lady of the Greenwood, Indianapolis, Dec. 21. Father of Grandmother of nine. Indianapolis, Dec. 25. Son of of four. of Dante Ventresca. Mother Greenwood, Jan. 9. Husband Tom Irick. Brother of Stephanie Bernadine Hawkins and Susie of Anne Masciopinto, Laura of Cynthia (Rudicil) Baxter. ESPIQUE, Andrea T., 92, McAllister. Grandfather of three. STAHL, Carol Jean, 71, Montgomery, Charlotte Petry, St. Michael the Archangel, Drewry and Matt Irick. Father of Matthew and Nicholas Great-grandfather of 18. St. Anthony of Padua, Karen Silcox, Mimi, Brian, Indianapolis, Dec. 25. Wife Grandson of Connie Fullam. Baxter. Brother of Patsy and Clarksville, Dec. 28. Mother Dante, James, Joel, Thomas of Jose Espique. Mother of JONES, Anna Elizabeth, 94, OWENS, Frances C., 84, Kenneth Baxter. Grandfather of Lisa Johnson, Alvin Jr. and and Vincent Ventresca. Sister Gilda Agulo, Chona Merjuoio, St. Christopher, Indianapolis, St. Mary, Rushville, Jan. 11. of two. Richard Stahl. Grandmother of Louis Rudd. Grandmother Betsey Patron, Bernadette Jan. 4. Mother of Debra Mother of Lisa Barnes, Mindy of seven. Great-grandmother of four. BROCKMAN, Vera Theresa, Tomeldan, Chuchi, J. Benedict, Guenin, Brenda Hoszowski, Houchins, Steve and Tony of one. 79, St. Gabriel, Connersville, J. Emmanuel, J. Frederick, Judith Livingston and Clinton Owens. Grandmother of 12. WALSER, John, 88, Nov. 10. Sister of Eileen J. Mar and J. Philipp Espique. Jones. Grandmother of nine. Step-grandmother of 10. SULLIVAN, William Michael, St. Lawrence, Lawrenceburg, Wooley. Sister of Leonida and Alejandro Great-grandmother of 24. Great-grandmother of three. 73, St. Pius X, Indianapolis, Jan. 10. Husband of Margaret CANFIELD, Catherine Tacdras. Grandmother of 16. Great-great-grandmother of ROACH, Jeffrey A., 58, Dec. 26. Husband of Mary Walser. Brother of Bob and Joe J., 61, St. Vincent de Paul, Great-grandmother of six. seven. St. Michael the Archangel, Sullivan. Father of Angela Walser. †

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MANILA, Philippines (CNS)— kept him indoors and away from coaches. So I told him just pray. Nicks, a veteran trainer whose In the lobby of a luxury hotel, sports for practically all of his “Every competition it’s ‘Mom list of students include Olympic Michael Christian Martinez childhood until he discovered ice did you bring my Baby Jesus? gold medalists Peggy Fleming, balanced on one leg and swung skating at a shopping mall. He Mom did you bring my Mama Kristi Yamaguchi and dozens of the other forward. The lanky pushed hard for a maintenance Mary? Mom did you bring national and world champions. CNS photo/Robin Ritoss 17-year-old was on the ball of his regiment when his doctor your rosary?’ ” Teresa Martinez said they foot and looked like he was about initially advised against it. But She said each competition takes had set their sights on him to spring upward into the air. the biggest hurdle has been 10 days of travel and lodging being a serious contender in the “I’ve been in therapy for almost scarce funds to pay for a coach at for her son, herself and a coach. 2018 Olympics and were surprised three weeks,” said Martinez. “I’m competition time. Because of the steep costs, which he qualified for this year’s games. having this feeling like I need Martinez said he regularly she said can run at least $10,000 She said to train for the to go. It feels like I’m getting feels intense pressure before a each time he enters, Martinez Olympics, Martinez’s lone crazy like when I’m not in the competition, not because he has sometimes goes before the sponsor, a Philippine retail and ice because I’ve been there and to impress judges, but “because of judges without the trained eyes development corporation that my life [has been] in the ice for lack of training, lack of a coach. of an expert to give him tips and owns the only two rinks in the so long.” The jumps make me really nervous assessments between the short country, gave Martinez more Less than two months before because they’re not consistent.” program and the longer free skate. than $22,000, and the Philippine the Winter Olympics, Martinez “Before there was no one to “Last time I brought him, Skating Union kicked in some was off the ice, being treated for hold on to, only my mom but he was first place in the short $11,000. She was thankful to an inflamed knee. He told Catholic no one else,” said Martinez, a program,” she said. “I couldn’t have money enough to cover News Service it was one of many Catholic. “So I’m holding on to help him much, and he dropped three competitions, but from Philippine figure skater Michael injuries likely caused by skating God. Every competition I ask him to fifth place after the free August to November there were Christian Martinez performs in the on the rough ice in the Philippines. for help and confidence and it skate. … He has missed a lot five pre-Olympic contests. 2013 Nebelhorn Trophy competition in Martinez, ranked fifth in the really works!” of opportunities of being on the As for support from the Oberstdorf, Germany. Martinez, ranked World Junior Figure Skating He and his mother, Maria podium because we couldn’t bring Philippine government, “I fifth in the World Junior Figure Skating Championships, will be the Teresa Martinez, were convinced any coach.” don’t even think anyone at the Championships, will be the first first skater ever to represent the prayer helped him win his Martinez started training president’s office knows there’s a skater to represent the Philippines in Philippines in the Winter Games in first senior-level gold medal at competitively five years ago, Filipino skating in the Olympics,” the Winter Games in Sochi, Russia, Sochi, Russia, in February. the Crystal Skate competition going to California for brief said Teresa Martinez, who said she in February. In eight short years, the shy in Romania in 2012. Martinez stints during the year. In 2010, has written the office several times kid from a Manila suburb made a followed that up with a bronze he caught the eye of Ilia Kulik, asking for help. who said he hopes to place in life for himself on the ice, where at the seniors’ New Years Cup in 1998 Olympic gold medalist from “My house is mortgaged. It’s a the final 24 that compete in he said he feels like he has “super Slovakia in 2013. Russia, who his mother said tore crazy investment,” she said. Sochi so he can get into serious powers,” despite some significant Teresa Martinez told CNS: “I down what her son had previously Teresa Martinez said the training for 2018. challenges. The most obvious just tell him to prepare and pray learned about jumps and other family farm was hit hard by recent “I just need to qualify … if I get challenge—being from a tropical because sometimes really we technical feats. With the help of typhoons, and they have received support, I will continue to do this,” country that has only two skating cannot afford to bring the coach. Kulik, Martinez landed a flawless financial help from family, friends said Martinez, whose fallback plan rinks, without competition-grade … I know some skating skills, triple jump after three months of and even strangers—mostly is to be a coach and study sports ice or competition-level training. some techniques, but I’m not intense training. Filipino-Americans. medicine. If not, “then I’ll just … Martinez has asthma, which as good as, you know, the real Martinez also learns from John But it’s worth it to Martinez, study.” † Pope: Persecuted Christians must hunker down, hold tight to God, hope VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Christians facing difficulties God and for keeping the faith alive, Pope Francis pointed this history.” and discrimination, especially in the Middle East, can to the experience of Christians in Japan in the early Later, in a greeting to pilgrims from Jordan and the learn a valuable lesson from Japanese Christians who 17th century. Holy Land, Pope Francis urged them to learn from the survived by clandestinely baptizing, praying and hiding Every single priest was expelled from the country, Japanese example how to keep “the flame of faith always during 250 years of harsh persecution, Pope Francis said. he said, while thousands of Christians there were killed lit, transmitting it from one generation to the other.” “Difficulties and persecution, when they are lived with and those who were left went underground, praying and Every Christian has the duty to transmit the faith, he trust, confidence and hope, purify the faith and strengthen practicing the faith clandestinely. said in his general audience talk. “Each of us is a link in it,” he said in his general audience talk in St. Peter’s When missionaries were allowed to return after nearly this chain.” Square on Jan. 15. 250 years, they found thousands of Christians ready to “With this grace, the Christian people journey over “Be true witnesses of Christ and his Gospel, authentic help the Church blossom again, said the pope, who as a time like a river that irrigates the Earth and spreads God’s children of the Church, always ready to give reasons for young Jesuit wanted to serve as a missionary in Japan, blessing across the world.” your hope with love and respect,” he told pilgrims from but was turned down because of concerns about his health. Christians are disciples “because we receive the faith, the Middle East. Japanese Christians “survived with the grace of and missionaries because we transmit the faith,” he said. The pope continued a series of talks on the sacrament baptism,” which, because there were no priests, was “All of us in the Church are disciples forever, for our of baptism, underlining that it is through baptism that conferred to every newborn by his baptized mother or whole life,” even bishops and the pope. “we become members of the body of Christ and the father, he said. “But I know what some of you will say, ‘But Father, people of God.” “They maintained, even in secrecy, a strong spirit bishops aren’t disciples, bishops know everything, Just as parents pass the gift of life from generation of community because baptism made them become the pope knows everything,’ ” he said. “Hmm, even to generation, the gift of grace is passed on with each one single body in Christ: they were isolated and bishops and the pope must be disciples because if they person’s rebirth through baptism, he said. hidden, but they were always members of the people of aren’t disciples, they cannot do good, they cannot be To underline how important baptism is for the people of God, of the Church,” he said. “We can learn a lot from missionaries, they cannot transmit the faith.” †

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WASHINGTON (CNS)—A Pew Research Center study issued on Jan. 14 shows another increase in hostility toward religion by most of the world’s 198 nations. The share of countries with a high or very high level of social hostilities involving religion reached a six-year

peak in 2012, the study said. The share of countries with Reuters CNS photo/John Gress, a high or very high level of government restrictions on religion, though, stayed roughly the same in 2012, the year reviewed. This is the fifth time the Pew Research Center has reported on religious restrictions around the globe. The report was issued in advance of the U.S. observance of Religious Freedom Day on Jan. 16. The number of nations showing hostilities toward Christians rose from 106 to 110, according to the study. Christians have been the subject of religious hostility in more nations than any other group. But those countries showing hostilities toward Muslims jumped from 101 to 109 in 2012. In fact, hostilities toward Jews, Hindus, Buddhists and folk religionists were all up from 2011 levels. The only group recording a decrease were “others,” which includes Sikhs, Baha’is, Zoroastrians and other groups. In overall changes taking into account both social hostilities and government restrictions, 61 percent of nations recorded an increase, 29 percent recorded a decrease and 10 percent had no change. On a scale of 0 to 10, 20 nations were given a score of at least 7.2, indicating very high social hostilities on religion, up from 14 in 2011. Pakistan once again Mourners attend a candlelight vigil in 2012 at the Sikh Temple in Brookfield, Wis., in memory of the victims of a mass shooting at the topped the list. New countries joining the list were Syria, Sikh Temple in Oak Creek, Wis. A 2012 Pew study shows a global increase in hostility toward religion. Lebanon, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Thailand and Myanmar. In the case of government restrictions, the number “religion-related terrorist violence.” The report said Afghanistan, Somalia, the Palestinian territories, Syria, of countries given a score of 6.6 or higher on a episodes took place in about 20 percent of all countries in Kenya, Lebanon, Bangladesh, Thailand, Myanmar, zero-to-10 scale indicating very high restrictions 2012, more than double the 9 percent figure of 2007. Mali, Tunisia, Kosovo, Mexico, Greece, Algeria, France, increased from 20 in 2011 to 24 in 2012. Egypt The Middle East-North Africa region also had the Georgia, Italy, Vietnam, Turkey, Libya, Bahrain, Guinea, led both years. New to the list are Azerbaijan, highest regional score of government restrictions toward Ghana, Tuvalu, the Netherlands, China, Angola, Poland, Tajikistan, Morocco, Iraq and Kazakhstan; Yemen religion, at 6.2. The Americas were given the best score Belgium, Zambia, Samoa, South Sudan, Comoros, dropped off the list. here, too, at 1.5. Madagascar, Malawi, Slovenia, Ireland and Mozambique. “Overall, across the six years of this study, religious The United States received its third straight year of Nations that gained at least a full point on Pew’s groups were harassed in a total of 185 countries at one “moderate” for both government restrictions on religion “government restrictions index” were Tajikistan, time or another,” the study said. “Members of the world’s and social hostilities toward religion. Pew does not issue Morocco, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Turkey, Bulgaria, two largest religious groups—Christians and Muslims, scores for individual countries, it said, “because there Rwanda, Djibouti, Austria, Tuvalu, Iceland, Zambia, who together comprise more than half of the global are numerous tie scores and the differences between the Hungary and Montenegro. population—were harassed in the largest number of scores of countries that are close to each other on this To make its determinations, Pew used 18 widely cited, countries, 151 and 135, respectively.” table are not necessarily meaningful.” publicly available sources of information, including On social hostilities involving religion, the “None of the 25 most populous countries had low reports by the State Department, the U.S. Commission Middle East-North Africa region had a score of 6.4, social hostilities involving religion in 2012,” the on International Religious Freedom, the U.N. Special more than twice that of the next-most-hostile region. The report said, while only five—Brazil, South Africa, the Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion or Belief, the Council Americas had the lowest score, at 0.4. Philippines, Japan and the Democratic Republic of the of the European Union, the United Kingdom’s Foreign The Pew study cited the August 2012 shooting at Congo—had low government restrictions on religion. and Commonwealth Office, Human Rights Watch, a Sikh temple in Wisconsin that left six worshippers Countries whose score increased by at least the International Crisis Group, Freedom House and dead and three others wounded as an incidence of one full point on Pew’s “social hostilities index” were Amnesty International. † The cost of sainthood: Cardinal overseeing causes announces plan to contain fees VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Having a publication of the “positio,” a biography St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican. Waldery Hilgeman, a 33-year-old holy son or daughter formally recognized and official position paper documenting the “The costs are relatively low compared layman serving as postulator of the cause as a saint by the universal Church could candidate’s holiness; fees for theological, to what similar services would cost in the of the late Vietnamese Cardinal Francois easily cost a quarter of a million dollars. historical and medical consultants; and the real world,” Father Marc said. Nguyen Van Thuan and others, said he has But experts say the Church isn’t selling beatification and canonization ceremonies For example, obtaining a decree of no set price for his services. halos; it’s compensating professionals themselves. the process’ validity—issued after the “I never refuse a cause, even if it’s a doing serious research, so that a pope can The head of the Congregation for Saints’ congregation has studied all the paperwork poor cause, because for me it is a pastoral solemnly declare his certainty a person is Causes announced on Jan. 13 that his and made sure everything was done work,” he said. “I try to have a dialogue in heaven. office had established a reference list of properly—costs 150 euros, he said, “which about what they can pay me. I cannot The costs involved in moving a cause standard charges for the process. Reporting is nothing, considering the amount of expect people in Africa to pay what a from local fame to universal veneration the next day on Cardinal Angelo Amato’s work involved.” European or North American can.” as a saint depend on a variety of factors, announcement, the Vatican newspaper The cause also must pay 150 euros each One of the biggest expenses of a such as whether the postulator—the official said it was a move “inspired by a sense to as many as nine historians, theologians canonization is the booklet, usually promoter—is volunteering his or her time, of sobriety and equity, so there would no or other professional consultants chosen by multilingual and in color, handed out to and how many potential miracles must longer be a lack of uniformity” in the costs the congregation to study the “positio,” a everyone at the Mass, Hilgeman said. But be investigated before the pope formally borne by different causes. document of at least 600 pages, and usually if a candidate is being canonized with other recognizes those required for canonization. Jesuit Father Marc Lindeijer, vice over 1,000 pages, Father Marc said. saints, the cause needs to pay only for Expenses typically include: collection postulator of sainthood causes for his order, The congregation charges 350-400 copies sufficient to supply its own pilgrims. and translation of eyewitness statements told Catholic News Service on Jan. 15 that euros for the decree opening the cause, the Msgr. Greg Mustaciuolo, chancellor and documents; exhumation and reburial of if a cause “is not too complicated”—for postulator’s “mandate,” the assignment of of the Archdiocese of New York and the candidate’s body, if necessary to verify instance, if the candidate died hundreds a relator (the investigating judge), and the postulator of the cause of Dorothy Day, co- the location of the grave; preparation and of years ago, making it impossible to “nihil obstat” (“no objection”) permitting founder of the Catholic Worker movement, interview eyewitnesses—the normal cost a diocesan bishop to open a local inquiry said the cause has “spent almost as much as of bringing the candidate to beatification into a candidate’s sanctity, one official said. we’ve taken in sending out information and is about 50,000 euros, or just more The cause must pay 700 euros to each of prayer cards.” than $68,000 at current exchange rates, the consulting physicians assigned by the He and the others working on the cause,

CNS photo/Paul Haring CNS photo/Paul including the cost of the ceremony. congregation to study a potential miracle. mainly employees of the archdiocesan U.S. Catholic officials traditionally have Cardinal Amato did not say if the Catholic Charities, are not asking for a used $250,000 as a benchmark for the cost congregation would publish the pricing stipend, which is just as well since the two of a cause from the initial investigation on guidelines, which are currently available largest groups of Catholics supporting the a diocesan level to a canonization Mass in only to bishops and other officials. cause tend not to have money to donate. Postulators for religious orders, such as “Most of those following the cause are the Jesuits, generally do not draw a salary on the older side and share [Day’s] views, A pilgrim holds a banner of St. Kateri or stipend, even if the candidate is not a including that you should use what you Tekakwitha before the start of the canonization member of their order. have to care for the poor,” he told CNS. Mass for her and six other saints in St. Peter’s But some postulators are laypeople “While they are totally supportive of the Square at the Vatican in this Oct. 21, 2012, doing the work as a profession and they cause, they don’t have any money.” file photo. Cardinal Angelo Amato, prefect have to live off what they make, Father “Another large and growing group is of the Congregation for Saints’ Causes, has Marc said. college and university students, but they announced a reference list of charges the “There have been unscrupulous people,” also have no money,” he said. Many other congregation and postulators will be expected who have taken advantage of dioceses and causes are supported by the alumni of to follow. The Vatican newspaper said the religious orders, he said, “so it is good to schools run by the candidates’ religious move was to bring uniformity to costs borne by have guidelines so that people beginning a orders, “but her people were at soup different causes. cause know what it is likely to cost.” kitchens and homeless shelters.” †