Our Lady of Hope's students, faculty, and staff with Bishop Henning after the opening Mass of the Holy Spirit. |
A Note from the Headmaster |
Dear friends, Chesterton has grown! Praise God, our student body has nearly doubled since the start of last year. Full-time faculty have more than doubled. Students, teachers and guests have all noted that you can feel it when students sing and pray together, hear it when they chant their house names, and see it when the students greet and say goodbye out front each morning and afternoon. (Last year, students said it feels like a reunion every morning. That has not changed!)
Our building is also growing. To name just a few things, volunteers are diligently sorting donations for Chesterton’s St. John Vianney Library. Students are enjoying their new lockers, and we are working hard on the doors and fixtures to open the second floor of our school building for classes. A donor has given new flooring for the entire school, which will be installed later this year. Our programming is expanding, too. We have joined the Rhode Island Interscholastic League for sports and will offer two Chesterton sports teams for each season.
Commenting on the path to joy, C. S. Lewis writes that, “If you want to get warm you must stand near the fire: if you want to be wet you must get into the water. If you want joy, power, peace, eternal life, you must get close to, or even into, the thing that has them.” As a fire grows, its warmth and light increase. Chesterton's growth helps us embody the kind of community that makes truth, goodness, and beauty visible (cf. Mt. 18:20), and that fulfills our mission: to form men and women who know and love the truth and magnify Jesus Christ, Truth Himself, with their lives.
Anyone who is a part of Chesterton vividly experiences God's faithfulness and generosity - "If God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is alive and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will he not much more clothe you?" (Mt. 6:30). Thank you for your prayers, for spreading the word, and for visiting us, all of which make Chesterton Academy of Our Lady of Hope's beautiful mission a reality. To learn more about Chesterton's curriculum and programs or upcoming events, or to volunteer to help, you can use the links below, call our main number, or email info@chestertonri.org. We hope to see you at daily Mass, for a campus tour, or at any of our upcoming events! Gratefully yours in Christ, Robert Duffy, PhD Headmaster |
Register now for Chesterton's Gala on Oct. 3! |
The Gala is a beautiful event to build up the Chesterton community, learn about the incredible things that are happening here, and support our life-changing mission. This year, we have the special opportunity to hear about where we are headed from our guest Christopher Olley, the Headmaster of the original Chesterton Academy in Hopkins, MN. We hope you will join us! When: Thursday, October 3rd, 6:00 PM
Where: Crowne Plaza, 801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick, RI 02886 |
Register now! Chesterton's First Family Wiffleball Tournament: September 7 |
Join us for a family wiffleball tournament and homerun derby on September 7! The RSVP deadline is tomorrow, so register today! Proceeds support Chesterton sports programs. Please reach out if you are able to volunteer to promote or assist at this event, and use the link below to register your team! |
Open House - October 19 @9AM Join us on Saturday, October 19, at 9AM to learn more about a Chesterton education. Meet current Chesterton parents and students and tour the school as you discern the best path for your child through high school and beyond.
Sports - Seeking Volunteers
Do you have experience coaching or assisting with high school sports? Are you interested in being a part of Chesterton? Contact rduffy@chestertonri.org to discuss opportunities. |
Volunteer for a Chesterton Workday!
Would you like to build up Chesterton or get to know its families and facilities better? Are you and your family available to help us maintain and improve our property as we get ready for the first day of school? If you would like to attend our next workday, or receive email updates about upcoming volunteer opportunities, please email info@chestertonri.org. |
Daily Mass @11, First Friday Holy Hour Sept. 6
Join us at daily Mass each schoolday at 11:00, and at our first Friday holy hours and food around the campfire! Our first one for this year on September 6 beginning at 4:00. For Mass, if you would like to be added to the contact list to receive updates and reminders about the academic schedule, please email info@chestertonri.org and we will make sure you receive those. |
Starting the Year Strong: House Sorting and Mass of the Holy Spirit |
On the first day of school, students were sorted into one of Chesterton's 4 houses: St. Augustine, St. Athanasius, St. John Chrysostom, and St. Ambrose. The house system fosters healthy competition to promote growth in virtue and friendship. |
House Athanasius shows its team spirit, chanting "Ath-a-na-sius!" |
Mass of the Holy Spirit and Reception |
Fr. Andrew Beauregard, OFP, led students and families on a hike of beautiful Mt. Monadnock, on the Saturday before the start of classes. The hikers celebrated the Mass as part of their journey. |
As an introduction to Chesterton's way of life, new students discussed Helen Keller's discovery of language, worshipped in St. Dominic Chapel, toured PC's campus, played soccer, and more on Aug. 26, during a Humanities Information Event sponsored by PC's Humanities Program. |
Summer Bonding and Campus Care |
This summer, returning students went on outings to welcome new students, and students and volunteers alike maintained and improved Chesterton's campus. |
Athletics - Soccer is Underway |
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