Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

How many times have you heard that you should not mix religion and politics? Poppycock. Listen to what Cardinal Newman writes about our responsibility to bring the truth of Our Lord to politics.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

Are you free to vote for whatever candidate you prefer? Yes and no. You are free to vote for whomever you like but that choice has personal and public consequences. The Church teaches that you and I have moral responsibilities that must be considered before casting your ballot. Since your vote does have moral implications and social repercussions you are not free to vote for just any candidate. You are to follow your conscience but your conscience must be well formed according to the teachings of the Church and in line with your call as a disciple of Our Lord Jesus.

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,

“We all do no end of feeling and we mistake it for thinking. And out of it we get an aggregation which we consider a boon. Its name is public opinion. It settles everything. Some think it is the voice of God.” - Mark Twain

Dear Family in Christ,

As one of the largest Catholic grade schools in the Diocese of Phoenix, we have our share of blessings and challenges. We beg God to strengthen our Catholic identity and to fortify the faith of all the families attending our school. Our mission at Saint John XXIII Roman Catholic School includes a partnership of parents, students, staff and our parish family to nurture the growth of the whole child in a Catholic faith-based education through a challenging academic environment. It is in this Christ-centered atmosphere, that the unique qualities of each student are nurtured. Children are encouraged to be life-long learners and are taught to be active Christian leaders throughout their lives.