By Rose Gamier For the North Star After what seemed like another torrential downpour and gusty winds, last Sunday’s annual parish fiesta of San Roque proved to be a success – what with the clouds appearing to provide just enough shade, and the hidden sun giving off just enough heat to maintain the roads clear
Sacrament is defined as “an outward/visible sign instituted by Christ to give grace.” Here, we can readily see that there are three distinct ideas contained in this definition. Let’s examine exactly what each of these three ideas means: Outward/Visible Signs – A sacrament is an outward/visible sign of an invisible reality. For instance, in Baptism
Mount Carmel School opened its doors for the new 2019-2020 school year with about 600 students, a substantial increase. In addition to the school’s high enrollment, the school launched the year with some new additions, including new teachers, new courses, and new renovations from the destructive impact of Super Typhoon Yutu. Regarding the enrollment increase,
Dear Parents, Another year of CCD classes is about to begin. These classes are available to Catholic children who attend secular schools, and are provided by the catechists (CCD Teachers) through the Diocesan Office of Religious Education. However, you, my dear parents, are the primary teachers of faith. You are entrusted with the responsibility to
To aid in developing practical, comprehensive, and engaging Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) curricula, Mount Carmel School faculty recently attended the 2019 STEM Leadership Alliance Summit in Orlando, Florida. Attendees from MCS included Bobby Baldazo, MCS acting vice-principal; Luz Baldazo, science teacher; Filmah Buenaflor, high school computer science and math teacher; Zyron Castillo, former
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The Code of Canon Law is a summary of the laws and precepts that govern the Church throughout the world. The Code goes into great detail on the responsibilities of a bishop toward the pastoral care of the people of his Diocese. These responsibilities include providing for the faith
By Sr. Nina Caccam, SJBP, for the North Star The Office of Religious Education will formally begin the CCD (Confraternity of Christian Doctrine) Registration for Catechetical Year 2019-2020 for all parishes in Saipan, Rota, and Tinian on August 15 and ending on September 30. The Sacramental Preparation is very important in the life of the
The Diocese of Chalan Kanoa is preparing to start up a new group of men to be formed for the permanent diaconate. The following are some basic information on the formation program. What is Permanent Diaconate Permanent diaconate is a lifetime commitment to ministry in the Catholic Church. By virtue of the ordination, permanent deacons
As Mount Carmel School readies for the new school year, the school continues to welcome back most of last year’s teachers and staff, as well as some new and not-so-new faces. Jonathan Sanchez, History and Science Teacher Jonathan Sanchez is a 2012 “AlumKnight” and returns to the school as Mount Carmel’s new teacher for 8th
The Feast day of Blessed Mother Margarita Maria Maturana, which was celebrated on July 24th, was a lovely tribute to a woman whose life was spent bringing the faith to our islands. Bishop Ryan officiated at the 6 p.m. Mass at Mt. Carmel Cathedral that evening, honoring the life of this great missionary. He began
