Ash Wednesday Mass kicks off Lenten season

February 14, 2013
Filed under News, Photo Galleries

Photographed by Emma Minnis and Shannon Vinton Students participate during the Ash Wednesday Mass on Feb. 13. In religion classes, students wrote down what they were giving up for lent on a piece of paper. During the mass, the notes were then presented at the alter to remind students of their resolutions.... Read more »

Catholic Schools Week holds many opportunities

Brianna Glase, Managing Editor
January 13, 2012
Filed under Opinion

As the only Catholic school in Harford County, JC should look at Catholic Schools Week (CSW) as a highly anticipated week packed full of activities that every member of the school looks forward to. Though Campus Minister Patti Murphy Dohn works hard to plan activities and themed days throughout the... Read more »

Martha’s Musings: School Mass should aim for retreat-like setting

Martha Schick, Managing Editor
December 16, 2011
Filed under Martha's Musings

As a non-Catholic who had not attended Mass before I came to JC, my best experience by far has been the Mass on junior retreat. One of the main factors of Mass being so enjoyable was the environment.  We sat in comfortable chairs in a small room, and the intimate feeling helped keep my attention. While... Read more »

Catholic identity strengthens community ties

Katie Clarke, Features Editor
May 26, 2010
Filed under Opinion

An important part of our school’s mission statement lies within our Catholic identity, and the strategic plan’s goal to make that identity more visible in the school is something to be applauded from a student’s perspective. After reflecting on the last four years of my JC experiences, I’ve... Read more »