在CCHS庆祝黑人历史月

“在2月, the United States celebrates Black History Month to recognize the contributions to American life that Black and African Americans have made,”国家 夫人. Aliali Silverio Belkus, 1997年他是中央天主教多元化与平等学院的院长 & 包容.

本着同样的精神, Central Catholic focuses on sharing these wonderful and courageous stories with our school community."

黑人历史月倡议

Everyone is encouraged to participate in the various 学习 opportunities to explore important figures and events in Black History.

本月的活动和措施包括:

• 范围会议:2月8日(星期四)下午2:30 - 3:30
• Catalano Memorial Library: Biographies of Famous Figures in Black History
• 庆祝黑圣徒
• 突出无名活动家 and a Daily Celebration of Black Contributors to American History
• 多样性、股票、 & 中天主教会的共融

Everyone is encouraged to participate in the various 学习 opportunities to explore important figures and events in Black History.

 

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学生能让人大开眼界(SCOPE)

SCOPE is meeting Thursday, February 8, 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM, Room 229, Memorial Gymnasium

S.C.O.P.E. (学生 Can Open People’s Eyes) supports multicultural students in their CCHS experience. The goal of SCOPE is for members to build relationships with peers, 通过跨文化互动发展文化敏捷性, and create a network of support while maintaining and sharing their identity and cultural values. SCOPE members participate in special retreat days and additional social, 积极的, 全年都有丰富多彩的活动.

 

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Catalano Memorial Library: Biographies of Famous Figures in Black History

The 卡塔拉诺纪念图书馆 is celebrating Black History Month with a book display highlighting our collection of Biographies of famous figures in Black history.

学生 can also learn more about the impact of dozens of famous figures through our Guess Who style information cards.

Read the clues then flip the cards to figure out if you’ve guessed the right person based on their accomplishments and life story.

卡塔拉诺纪念图书馆

 

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庆祝黑圣徒

帖子ers celebrating the contributions of Black Catholics to the Catholic faith are on display in the 2nd Floor Exhibit Halls of the Hampshire Street Building.

圣约瑟芬·巴基塔

圣约瑟芬·巴基塔, 出生在苏丹, is an heroic saint who endured the horrors of slavery with bravery before she escaped into freedom through the group of religious sisters she joined. 
10月1日, 2000, Pope John Paul II canonized 约瑟芬 Bakhita; she has since become the patron saint of Sudan and of the victims of human trafficking. St. 约瑟芬 Bakhita’s love and hope transformed the wounds of slavery into forgiveness and freedom.

Click here for more information and the full life story of Saint 约瑟芬.

西娅·鲍曼修女

西娅·鲍曼修女是一位教育家, 传教士弟子, 提倡文化意识和种族和谐.  1937年出生于密西西比州, Sister Thea navigated through the horrid experiences of blatant racism, 种族隔离, 不平等, 以及争取民权的斗争.

Sister Thea was attracted to the Catholic Church by the example of how Catholics seemed to love and care for one another, 尤其是穷人和有需要的人. She converted to Catholicism through the inspiration of the religious sisters in her Catholic school.

Click here for more information and the full life story of 西娅·鲍曼修女.

埃塞俄比亚的圣摩西

Born in the fourth century, Moses was the leader of a gang of bandits spreading terror and violence. Attempting to hide from local authorities, he took shelter with some monks. The dedication of their lives, as well as their peace and contentment, influenced Moses deeply. He soon gave up his old way of life and joined the monastic community.

埃塞俄比亚的圣摩西 was a monk and a leader in his religious communities. 他以爱好和平而闻名, having spent much of his ministry calling people to reconciliation and forgiveness by word and example.

Click here for more information and the full life story of 埃塞俄比亚的圣摩西.

圣徒佩德罗和费利西蒂

圣徒佩德罗和费利西蒂, a young noblewoman and her slave, were martyred for their faith in A.D. 203年在非洲迫害基督徒期间. At the time of their arrest, Perpetua had an infant son, and Felicity was pregnant. 费利西蒂在死前生了孩子.

As a penalty for professing the name of Christ, Perpetua and Felicity were sentenced to death. Prior to their arrest, the women had been studying the Scriptures and were preparing for baptism. They were baptized in prison and approached their journey to the amphitheater with peace in their hearts, 知道他们将在天堂与基督会合.

Click here for more information and the full story of 圣徒佩德罗和费利西蒂.

 

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突出无名活动家 and a Daily Celebration of Black Contributors to American History

这个月, 纪念黑人历史月, 我们将每天分享一个与黑人历史有关的事实.

在过去, 这项倡议每天都包含一个主题, 包括周一的无名活动人士, 流行文化周二, 复古周四, 和生活史星期五. These facts were provided in the morning announcements and sent via email every morning.

 

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多样性、股票、 & 中天主教会的共融

我们的多样性是独一无二的.

学生们来自60多个城镇.

We come from diverse backgrounds and experiences to form a caring community of faith, 学习, 和服务.

我们作为同学、同辈和队友走到一起.

We learn together and from one another as we develop a deeper understanding of who we are as people and how we fit together as a community.

我们在中环.

中央天主教的多样性，平等宣言， & 包容

中央天主教高中 seeks to uphold anti-racist practices and promote empathetic attitudes to reflect a just and inclusive community that celebrates the identities, 礼物, 以及成员的尊严. 我们谴责伤害人性的思想、言语和行为. 我们彼此呼召，要效法耶稣爱的榜样.

This statement is read daily as part of our morning reflection and hangs in every classroom as a reminder of our commitment to diversity, 中央天主教高中的公平和包容.

Click here to read Central Catholic's 多样性、平等和包容宣言.