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We Are Called - Social Justice at MPrep

Every Marianapolis school year in nearly a century has fostered a similar swirl of sentiment: anticipation, zeal, and a healthy dose of apprehension. While it’s common to consider one’s place in time to be significant, I am humbled that the year ahead is of superlative historical consequence. Simply, and extraordinarily, no new school year has ever been like this one.

Traditionally, we have begun in September with a theme;  2019-2020 focused on "Planet Earth" and the protection and conservation of all living things. 
When I considered a theme to guide us in the months ahead, I felt it imperative that we meet this moment. Yet, the sum of global considerations can be truly overwhelming. How can I, how can we, do our part? Ultimately, I have found great comfort in our Catholic faith, and the values that unite Marianapolis students’ many faith expressions. Every one of us has a duty to self and community, following the principles that propel us along our path. We are called to be responsible stewards of the planet; we are called to show mercy to those hindered by misfortune; we are called to embrace a commitment to selflessness and service. We are called to unite, to act, to speak up, to lead. Our theme, We Are Called, will remind us that the year ahead is unlike any other; so, too, is our courage to navigate it. 

I invite you to explore the many initiatives under the umbrella of our theme below. These strides are the first of many to elevate the 2020-21 school year towards our most innovative and inclusive curricular approach to date. We are excited to continue exploring these and other vital frontiers. It is a privilege to begin the new year with you all.

-Joseph Hanrahan, Head of School  |  August 2020