The theme of this year’s Edmund Rice Education Beyond Borders Congress, held in Dublin, Ireland was Educating with Hope in our Heart and Hands. However, educating with hope involves forming deeper connections with one another and solving problems together.
The Mt. Sion Community, Elizabeth, NJ hosted a Founder’s Day liturgy, social and dinner on Saturday, May 6, 2023 in Elizabeth, NJ. More than twenty-five Brothers and colleagues gathered to celebrate Blessed Edmund Rice. Mass was celebrated by Father Robert LaFerrera. Below are some photos from the day.
In conjunction with Laudato Si’ Week (May 21-May 28), Edmund Rice Youth Ambassadors and students from various ERCBNA schools participated in the final advocacy campaign of the year, which was focused on environmental advocacy
In early April, students from Brother Rice, Michigan, continued their advocacy work surrounding immigration. Students from Brother Rice’s Human Rights Club co-led the 3rd Annual Youth in Action 4 Immigration & Faith Conference @ Divine Child. Students were able to SEE(through lived experience) JUDGE (through Theological Reflection) & ACT (through advocacy) by writing letters for the Michigan Drive Safe Bill.
The Icon of Pentecost: The Acts of the Apostles presents the scene. Disciples who witnessed the passion as well as the post-resurrection appearances of Jesus, are gathered in prayer. Mary, the mother of Jesus is with them – she whose presence stirred the child in the womb of Elizabeth, she who proclaimed, "My soul magnifies the Lord" is simply described as present.
Edmund gradually attuned to the still small voice in his heart: Give to the poor in handfuls...The will of God be done in this and everything we undertake...But let us do ever so little for God, we will be sure he will never forget it, nor let it pass unrewarded...Every good act is charity.
Brothers serve in a wide variety of ways, according to the needs of their communities and neighbors and their own individual gifts.
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The Candidacy Program is the initial stage of formation in North America for the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers.
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An ERCB education provides Catholic and non-Catholic families a rigorous educational experience grounded in faith and service.
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Working with the poor, it soon becomes apparent that unjust structures ensure that the poor remain poor.
Read MoreThe Essential Elements of an ERCB Education calls educational ministry sites and those working in them to:
At the beginning of the school year the Edmund Rice Christian Brothers Art Foundation invited these Edmund Rice Schools to prepare for the 2022 edition of the Gallery of Student Art.
The project offers an opportunity to highlight the creativity of the students of each school offering national and international acclaim at the Annual Meeting of School Leaders and then throughout the year at the Edmund Rice Schools On-Line Student Art Gallery.
The art and music of the students offer vibrant expressions of dynamism and creativity, breaking open beauty in diversity, hope in adversity, and an ever-fresh perspective on our evolving humanity.
