Article by Phoenix writer Brooke Federico ’24: The Lenten Season commemorates the 40 days Jesus fasted in the desert, not once surrendering to the temptations of the devil. Every year during the Lenten season, students are challenged to be the best version of themselves by performing acts like staying kind, being on top of school…
Article by Phoenix writer Christopher Dunne ’25: Ash Wednesday is an important day in the Catholic Church. It marks the beginning of the Lenten season, and the receiving of ashes on foreheads holds great meaning in the faith. It symbolizes that man has come from ash and will return to ash when they die. In…
Article by Phoenix writer Valentina Papavero ’23: On March 1, 2022, Kellenberg Memorial High School celebrated the holiday of Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras, also called Fat Tuesday, is based on the practice of eating rich, fatty foods for a day prior to the fasting that takes place during Lent until the Easter season. Members of…
Article by Phoenix Editor Mary O’Connor, ’21: On Tuesday, March 9 and Wednesday, March 10, Kellenberg held its annual Lenten prayer service to provide time for spiritual reflection and introspection on the meaning of Lent, and to entertain the student body with a spin on the classic television game-show, Jeopardy! The prayer service opened with…
By Phoenix writer Michelle Paszek, ’24: During the 2021 Lenten Season, the ARK challenged the Kellenberg family to participate in daily tasks meant to deepen one’s relationships with God and others. Certain days include giving up technology, sleeping without a pillow, and abstaining from negativity. These challenges may seem simple at first, but some are…
