Looking for a Balance in High School Religious Education
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Author
Ribordy, Chad
Date
1992
Degree
Master of Arts in Pastoral Theology
Abstract
An early Christian mystic once responded to a question his disciples inquired of
him as he was preparing to leave for an extended solitary retreat in the desert.
“Whence shall we say you've gone if they ask for you in the marketplace,” they
questioned him. He responded, “Tell them that | have gone out on an adventure of
love.” As our Campus Ministry class began last school year, | think we all could have
used this mystic’s response if they had asked us where we were going. We were
going on an adventure of love, striking out in new territory, having a plan but not quite
knowing where we would end up, taking incredible risks along the way. | do not wish
to be overdramatic here, but | think that those ten students had a good deal of courage
to take this class. And so before | proceed any further | acknowledge them and
express my deepest gratitude for their willingness to risk and grow. | extend to them a
big Chamorro thank-you: “Dankalo na si Yuus Ma’ase!”
| have divided up this presentation into four sections. Section one presents the
original proposal as submitted at the beginning of the 1991-92 school year; section
two reflects on some of the major theological and pastoral themes which occurred
throughout the year; section three evaluates the specific goals and programs of the
class; and section four is a brief, final comment on the project.