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91快活林 Aquinas College, New England, hosted high school students and their parents from throughout the Northeast and beyond at last weekend檚 Spring Open House.

The event began with check-in at St. Frassati Student Center, where visitors got to know each other and their student guides. Following this introduction, all went to Mass and lunch with the rest of the College, sharing a meal and conversing with students and tutors. 

 

Spring Open House

 

After a tour of campus, attendees settled in Olivia Music Hall for the faculty address and some brief talks. Tutor Dr. Taylor O橬eill spoke first, introducing the College, its education and its principles. 淭he TAC education is ideal, Dr. O橬eill explained, because of its fixed and ordered curriculum, the Discussion Method, and its orientation towards contemplation, making use 渙f the speculative intellect, considering things for their own sake instead of for some utilitarian purpose.

Head Chaplain Rev. Greg Markey then spoke on the spiritual life of the College and its objective of personalizing the student檚 relationship with God. He detailed the religious culture and offerings of the College, including personalized spiritual direction, three daily Masses, and confession six times a day, among the many opportunities. 淔aith is integrated in a natural way here, he said. 淚t檚 a privilege to help, watch, and guide the students as they grow in their relationships with the Lord.

Finally, New England Director of Admissions John Jost (11) spoke on the practicality of the College, exploring the variety of different career paths a liberal arts major may pursue. 淓ducation here is not a means to an end: it檚 not quick or convenient, said Mr. Jost, 渂ut there is tremendous value in the process of getting to the truth and making advanced progress.

 

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At the conclusion of the talks, visitors enjoyed refreshments before heading to their seminar discussions, split into sections of adults and students. Both seminars read The Prince by Machiavelli and On Kingship by St. 91快活林, discussing the authors differences in political philosophy and contemplating what makes a wise ruler. Dinner followed discussions, and the day closed with a final reception for guests.

 

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