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Bach’s Lunch

Bach’s Lunch

Every Wednesday, students at Cistercian sign up to showcase their musical talents during Bach’s Lunch—a lunchtime performance series hosted in Founders Hall. This semester, we’ve enjoyed a variety of performances from piano and violin solos to vocal ensembles; it’s a great way to enjoy the middle of the week, music, and lunch together!

Form III Field Study

Form III Field Study

Form III had the privilege of touring the Dallas Holocaust Museum. The boys demonstrated exceptional respect, curiosity, and thoughtfulness, readily answering docent questions and asking meaningful ones of their own.

Oliver!

Oliver!

Oliver Jr. opened to a SOLDOUT audience. Our cast of 26 middle school boys dazzled the crowd in multiple song and dance numbers. This is our biggest production in quite some time.

Retreats

Retreats

Some of life’s best lessons are learned outside of the classroom. Form III and Form VI enjoyed their retreats off campus! Students took a break from their usual schedules to reflect, connect, and just be boys. The day was filled with games, artistic exploration, thoughtful discussions, and Mass—a meaningful time for growth and formation.

Homecoming Game and Dance!

Homecoming Game and Dance!

Homecoming 2024! This year’s Disney themed dance included a Narnia-style wardrobe entrance, a Star Wars dance floor, and a real live Kangaroo. What a great weekend.

Philosophy Seminar

Philosophy Seminar

UD Professor Dr. Kambo presented on themes in the final sections of “Phaedrus,” including the relation between knowledge and the tools and technologies that seem to enhance it.

Saturdays at Cistercian

Saturdays at Cistercian

At our “Saturday at Cistercian” admissions event, prospective students are invited to screen print their own Hawks t-shirt and observe chemical reactions in the science lab, while their parents get a tour led by our High School Admission Ambassadors.

Spooky Story Contest

Spooky Story Contest

The annual “Spooky Story Contest” wrapped up with a celebration in the library. Fictional short stories and poetry submissions were collected from students and faculty. They were then judged by a panel of High School students.

A beautiful morning

A beautiful morning

Form I (5th grade) students enjoyed the beautiful morning as they stepped into the courtyard to continue their study of Ancient Greek philosophers.

Understanding Church teachings and defending the dignity of life

Understanding Church teachings and defending the dignity of life

"Understanding Church teachings and defending the dignity of life" by Fr. John for The Texas Catholic. As another election concludes, Catholics should remember we are responsible for helping to unify our country. One way to do that is to announce together the Church’s...

Continuum Spring 2024

Continuum Spring 2024

Contents Letter from the Headmaster News & Notes adapt/adopt A School for the Lord's Service Class Reunions Spring Sports Afterthoughts Ardere and Lucere at Abbey and School