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Catholic students awarded for their journalism efforts

SALT LAKE CITY - Journalism talent is flourishing in Utah's Catholic high schools.
Judge Memorial Catholic High School's newspaper, the Bulldog Press, was lauded by the Utah Press Association (UPA), a professional trade organization comprised of many of the state's media outlets. >>>

Our Lady of Lourdes Summer Camp offers challenges, fun

SALT LAKE CITY -Students are keeping up on their math, reading and writing skills this summer by attending Our Lady of Lourdes Summer Camp. The camp is designed to offer a safe, Catholic, nurturing environment and also offers activities such as swimming and field trips. >>>

Children share their faith at Vacation Bible School

MONTICELLO - "Vacation Bible School is a beautiful way to share your faith and to watch for God in your everyday life," said Kathie Lund.  Kathie and her husband, Allen Lund, began Vacation Bible School (VBS) at Saint Joseph Parish in Monticello four years ago as a family service project with their six children and 22 grandchildren. "We wanted to give back and to share our faith and this was a way to teach our grandchildren to do the same thing," said Kathie. "It is just as powerful for us."
The Lunds, who live in Pasadena, Calif., were born and raised in Utah. >>>

Little rock church restored at Saint Therese Parish

MIDVALE - The restoration of St. Therese of the Child Jesus Parish's original church has revealed a mystery for the pastor, Father Martin Diaz. Faint brownish paint on the arch above the center aisle outlines a shield with several cryptic images and the abbreviation PMT with a cross above the M. Underneath the shield are the words ‘Love is repaid by love only.'

 

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Families invited to join Summer Camp 2010

SALT LAKE CITY - Families now are welcome to join the youth who participate in Catholic Summer Camp 2010.
"The new addition this year is the family camp," said Matthew Boerke, director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry of the Diocese of Salt Lake City. >>>

Dedication of church's altar is full of symbolism

The new altar in the little rock church was constructed in the mission style both to reflect history and the style of the building, said Father Martin Diaz, St. Therese's pastor. However, the symbolism of the altar traces back to the early days of the Church. >>>

Children learn the importance of God's wisdom at Vacation Bible School

AMERICAN FORK - Children used a compass for guidance, learned that wisdom comes from God and it is wise to follow God's instructions on their first day of Vacation Bible School (VBS) at Saint Peter Parish in American Fork the week of June 12-16.
Solomon (portrayed by Warren Goudreau) was their guide; he taught them wisdom using Proverbs. Solomon introduced the children to a story in the Bible that was acted out by the river guide Strong Strata, who planned a white water rafting trip with some unlikely characters. The moral of the story was to pay attention to instructions and to use a compass and God to find your way. >>>

The Good News

In the last article, we discussed the Roman Collect, which concludes the Introductory Rites of the Eucharistic celebration. Our next stop on this journey brings us to the Liturgy of the Word. The Liturgy of the Word includes the proclamation of the Scriptural texts, the homily, the Profession of Faith (Creed), and the General Intercessions. In the new Missal, the only changes you will notice will occur in the Profession of Faith. >>>

Faith, fun and family featured at Catholic Day at Lagoon

FARMINGTON - A century-old tradition had another successful outing Sunday, as hundreds of people from throughout the diocese gathered for the annual Catholic Day at Lagoon. >>>