About two years ago five characteristics of what we expect graduates of a Marist School to take with them into life were articulated and presented to each Marist school as goals for which strategies to achieve them should be developed. These are referred to as Marks of the Marist Student: Faith-filled Disciples of Christ; 2) Empowered witnesses of the Gospel; 3) Agents of justice and service, 4) Servant Leaders; 5) Spirit-filled members of family and community. Yesterday, however, I came into contact with graduates who attended Central before these Marks were identified, but who obviously absorbed them while here and live them.
Michael Savastano, '74 was buried yesterday, but from what I learned about him during the homily and the moving eulogy delivered by his three children, also Central graduates, I could see that he and these children had integrated these Marks into their lives. It was so affirming to see that all along, these values have been part of the formation and education of our students.
Late in the afternoon I received a call from Stephen Needham '06, who is organizing a fund raiser on Sunday, with the promise of a matching gift from Joe Faro, also a Central graduate, to benefit the Lazarus House Hike for Hope. How great is that?
Bro. Rene
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