Yet, these happen in priests and teachers, in gyms and parish halls. 71 and art. It is a community vital to the life of the parish and the New Evangelization. Yet, it is a community that loses its identity and destiny if it declares itself a free agent from the rest of the parish faith community. The larger parochial family cannot meet every need without these smaller ecclesial communities.
Concrete collaboration is needed.
Priests and parish workers must take an active role in the work of the school, and the school must welcome them at their table. We have had enough battles about turf and prerogative. If we are going to fight any battles, it should be together and it should be for the hearts and souls of the next generation for Jesus Christ. His life and work are immersed in the spirit of St. Vincent Pallotti, which calls for the collaboration of all believers in spreading the faith and mission of the Church. Riechers is Chaplain for the Canadian Catholic School Trustees Association.