And forgive us for our trespasses as we forgive…
“And forgive us for our trespasses as we forgive…” by Fr. Thomas for Texas Catholic. This petition is the most scandalous of them all. The verb tenses reveal the heart of the matter. A literal translation of Matthew’s version reads, “Forgive us our debts...
Freshman Mixer
Hundreds of Ursuline and Hockaday students joined our Form V boys for the Freshmen Mixer last Saturday, outnumbering them at least four to one. The evening was hosted entirely by the freshmen, marking their first high school social.
Social events are an intentional part of formation at Cistercian. The boys learn that their role is to make sure their guests enjoy themselves. They work hard, show respect, and practice courtesy.
Welcoming New Faculty
New faculty for the 2025-26 school year include Br. Michael Kattady teaching Form II Religion, Jennifer Lindsey as Business Office Manager, Karime Naime as Co-Director of College Counseling, Br. Jerome Clark teaching Form III Latin, Colton Rosseau as Strength and Conditioning Coach, and Br. Charbel Salhab teaching Form I Latin.
Looking for signs of discernment
“Looking for signs of discernment” by Fr. John for The Texas Catholic. I recently read a book about discernment and the spiritual life that I’d recommend to just about anyone but especially to the young: Stacey Sumereau, “Adventure Awaits: How to Interpret...
United Soccer Coaches Honors Coach Walsh
United Soccer Coaches has selected Cistercian’s own Coach JP Walsh as the 2025 Texas High School Coach of the Year! This recognition celebrates Coach Walsh’s leadership of the Hawks’ championship-winning season and his longstanding impact on the Cistercian soccer program.
Fr. Christopher Kalan
We’re excited for the return of students to campus later this month and to welcome the many new faces across all grades. With a new Form I class comes a new Form Master to guide them on their journey. Fr. Christopher Kalan will lead the Class of 2033 from fifth grade through graduation.
‘Give us this day our daily bread’
“‘Give us this day our daily bread’” by Fr. Thomas for Texas Catholic. My ideal translation of this phrase would be “Give us our ‘supersubstantial’ bread today.” That would sound gloriously awkward at Mass, and ‘supersubstantial’ would be a liturgical...
Serving in Costa Rica
Twelve of our rising seniors spent a week serving in Pejibaye, Costa Rica with the Diocese of Dallas. Accompanied by Fr. Augustine (their Form Master) and Fr. Raphael, our young men poured concrete, laid foundations, painted, and helped construct chapels alongside the...