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SOUTH TEXAS CATHOLIC * JUNE 18, 2010
DIOCESE
Closing event for Year for Priests at St. Anthony School in Robstown
Story and Photos By Liz Riggle * STC Correspondent
Faculty, staff and students in 6th, 7th and 8th grades sing the "Magnificat" for the priestsatthe luncheon honoring the closing
of "Year of the Priests." "The children at the school were given names of all of the priests in the diocese, and they prayed for
each priest every single day throughout the school year," said Sister Paz Aribon, O.P., principal of St. Anthony School.
With the “Year for Priests” rapidly drawing
to a close, Principal Sister Paz Aribon of St.
Anthony School in Robstown decided that the
school should host a luncheon to honor all of the
priests serving in the Diocese of Corpus Christi.
Held on May 25 in the schools gym, 18 priests
including Bishop Emeritus Edmond Carmody,
were treated to lunch and entertainment by the
students, faculty and parents of St. Anthony
The priests of the Diocese of Corpus
Christi led by Bishop Emeritus Edmond
Carmody renew their priestly vows in
front of the faculty, staff, school children
and parents atthe close of the luncheon.
School on June 19,2009 stated Sister Paz.
Each child was given a name of a priest to
pray for throughout the school year. We invited
all of the priests in the diocese to this luncheon,
added Sister Paz.
“The ‘Year for Priests3 ends in June. We
decided to dedicate this luncheon to our priests.
We are grateful for the priests caring for us,” said
Sister Paz.
Led by Maria Munoz, parent involvement
liaison for St Anthony, over 30 parents decorated
the gym in a western theme, cooked and served
the luncheon and filled gift bags for each priest
attending the luncheon.
LIGHT OF CHRIST
Bishop Wm. Michael Mulvey and Bishop
Emeritus Edmond Carmody on the front
steps of the Corpus Christi Cathedral on
May 16 with Cub Scouts who earned the
Boy Scout Religious Award called "Light
of Christ." Sixteen boys received this
award. This award is designed for six to
seven year old Cub Scouts. The purpose
of this religious award is to helptheCub
Scoutto develop a personal relationship
with Jesus. With the parents' active
assistance and participation in this
program, it is hoped that the Cub Scout
will come to see Jesus as a real person
and his friend.
On May 16 at Corpus Christi Cathedral
Adult awards were given to adult Scouters
who made outstanding contributions to the
spiritual development of Catholic youth in
the program of the Boy Scouts of America.
The awards given were the Bronze Pelican
emblem and the St. George emblem. The
emblems were awarded to adults who helped
Cubs, Scouts and Venturers, as is promised in
their Oaths, to fulfill their duty to God and
as the Scout Law requires, to “Be Reverent33
The Bronze Pelican Award is usually the
2010 Scout Awards
Stc Photos/Liz Riggle
PARVULI DEI
Thirty- five Cub Scouts who earned
the Boy Scout Religious Award called
"Parvuli Dei."This award is designed for
Cub Scouts ages eight to ten years. The
purpose of the "Parvuli Dei" (Children
of God) emblem is to help young boys
explore a wide range of activities in
order to discover the presence of God
in their daily lives as members of their
families and parishes, and also to develop
a good, positive self-image through the
contributions they can make to the
group or community.
AD ALTARE DEI
Twenty-nine Boy Scouts who earned the
Boy Scout Religious Award called "Ad
Altare Dei." This award is designed for
13-14 years old Boy Scouts. The purpose
of the "Ad Altare Dei" (to the altar of
God) program is to help Catholic Boy
Scouts of the Roman Rite develop a
fully Christian way of life in the faith
community. The program is organized in
chapters based on the seven Sacraments.
The seven Sacraments are the primary
means toward spiritual growth.
Adult Scouting Awards
first adult emblem given to an individual
who promoted Catholic Scouting for a few
years and the St. George Emblem, which is
the highest religious award in Scouting that
can be given on a diocesan level.
The pelican was selected because of its use
in medieval times as a symbol for Christ. A
myth explaining this, is that when a serpent
had bitten a pelican's young, the pelican would
tear open its breast to revive them with its own
blood. This myth symbolizes the voluntary
shedding of our Savior’s blood upon the cross
for our redemption. Symbolically, the Bronze
Pelican Emblem recipient has voluntarily
given of herself or himself for the spiritual
good of youth. Recipients of the Bronze
Pelican Emblem were: Mrs. Kathleen Franey
from St. Patrick Church and Mrs. Hilda Vela
from Ss. Cyril & Methodius Church.
St. George is the Patron Saint of Catholic
Scouting. He is portrayed on horseback
slaying a dragon with his spear. The dragon
represents the devil with all his temptations
that come under many different forms. The
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POPE PIUS XII
Sixteen Scouts and Venturing Scouts
received the "Pope Pius XII" religious
emblem. The award is designed for
Venturing Crew members and Boy
Scouts 15 years and older. The purpose
of the"Pope PiusXiremblem deals with
different life choices (single, married,
religious and ordained), occupations and
ministries in the church as calls from God
lead. "Pope Pius XII" award is a Catholic
Scouting's church related ministries and
vocation program.
spear represents our love for God and fellow
man and we can conquer and slay the devil
when we love God above all things, and
our neighbor as ourselves. The St. George
Award is generally conferred on those who
have served Catholic Scouting for many
years. The three recipients of the St. George
Emblem were: Bishop Emeritus Edmond
Carmody, Mr. Gilbert Juarez from Ss. Cyril
& Methodius, and Mr. Phil Smith from St.
Philip the Apostle Parish in Corpus Christi.
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