Confirmation Retreat

April 9, 2024 | Media

A team of Cistercian students went with Fr. John to serve the Confirmation Retreat at the Notre Dame School of Dallas. Together we made catechetical skits about the Prodigal Son and the Parable of the Talents, and we talked about the GIFTS of the Holy Spirit (wisdom, understanding, right judgment, courage, knowledge, reverence, piety). The mission of the Notre Dame School springs from “recognizing that each person is created in the image of God” and involves educating “students with developmental disabilities” and facilitating “their integration into society.” We are happy to have been able to support their mission by serving their Confirmation retreat!

Hawk Happenings

Christmas Concert

Form I & II students filled the Abbey with festive music during their Christmas concert. Congratulations to the boys on a beautiful performance!

Faculty Party

Faculty and staff gathered for good food, laughter, and great company. It was a wonderful way to celebrate Christmas together.

Coffee House

Coffee House brought the Christmas spirit to life as high school students took the stage to perform for their classmates and guests. With cozy Christmas pajamas, steaming hot chocolate (a few burnt tongues included), and plenty of talent, the evening was a wonderful celebration of music, laughter, and holiday cheer. Thank you to all the performers for making it a night to remember!

Publications

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...

Silence and the Word

When Moses asks God to provide a name that he might share with the enslaved Israelites in Egypt, “God replied to Moses: ‘I am who I am.’ Then He added: ‘This is what you will tell the Israelites: I am has sent me to you.’ God spoke further to Moses: ‘This is what you will say to the Israelites: The Lord, the God of your ancestors, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, has sent me to you’” (Exodus 3:14-15).

What is a man? Discovering masculinity through faith, humility

What is a man? That’s a wonderful question that seems difficult to raise without provoking strong reactions.