Exploring the Treasures of Catholic Culture
Students meditate on five depictions of the Annunciation in art, and listen to a beautiful hymn to the Virgin Mary. They then reflect on their experience, and discuss how the paintings and music affirm, celebrate, or illuminate our Holy Catholic Faith.
Students meditate on five depictions of the Annunciation in art, and listen to a beautiful hymn to the Virgin Mary. They then reflect on their experience, and discuss how the paintings and music affirm, celebrate, or illuminate our Holy Catholic Faith.
Students hear and reflect on a beautiful musical setting of a passage from the Prophet Isaiah, written by the Catholic composer, William Byrd (ca. 1540–1623).
Students hear and reflect on a beautiful musical setting of the Regina Caeli, written by the Spanish composer, Tomás Luis de Victoria (ca. 1548–1611).
Students encounter and reflect on the magnificent Basilica of St. Peter in Rome, and learn about some of the artistic and architectural marvels it contains.
Students hear and reflect on a beautiful musical setting of the Salve Regina, written by the contemporary Catholic composer, Paul Jernberg.
Students encounter and reflect on Michelangelo’s beautiful sculpture depicting Mary cradling the lifeless body of her Son, which is known as the Pietà.
