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Traditional Catholics of America, Inc. Vol. II, No. 3
Editor: Fr. Francis E. STL April 15, 1981
William S. Zeitz, high school principal
In the March 1, 1981 issue of The Athanasian the
Traditional Catholics of America were proud to
announce the formation of the the King
School It been, as this writing,
mately three weeks our i
has reached our readers. Based on the favorable
reaction to our traditional Catholics from
all over America, we now initiated concrete
steps Christ the King School.
We are most pleased to introduce as a member of
our teaching staff Mr. W. Dean Gray, a fine tradi-
Catholic from the State of Washington with
many of teaching experience in both the
"government" and traditional Catholic schools. Mr.
and his wonderful family will already be living
in Springs by the time this newsletter
reaches most of our readers. His duty in our "It is with the greatest pleasure that I join the
school will be two-fold, that of elementary principal of Christ The King School. This Catholic educa-
and classroom teacher, positions for which he is tional endeavor is one to which I can commit
eminently qualified. Mr. writes as follows: myself completely, for it offers so very much for so
many children and for their future teachers."
"Christ The King School will prove to be a positive
influence in the restoration the Catholic educa- We have received resumes and applications
tional system. Catholics everywhere should give from others interested in joining our staff. Sub-
this school their whole-hearted support. l look sequent issues of The Athanasian will contain new
forward to serving in this school. blessin9s staff selections. If there are any interested appli-
are surely with all of us in so worthy an endeavor." cants who have not as yet sent in their resumes, we
urge them to do so immediately. We are especially
Also joining our staff is another traditional Catholic interested in a teacher of mathematics and science
teacher, Miss Rita Holland, from Immaculate Con- on a high school level.
ception Traditional Catholic School in Post Falls,
Idaho. Before the changes of Vatican Council II The search has begun for a suitable location and
wrought destruction to the Roman Catholic building for our school. We believe our hopes may
Church, Miss Holland served the Church as a have already been achieved. The picture on this
teaching nun. She brings 34 years of experience to page is of the best prospective building that we
our school and, in addition to being herself a fine have located to date. There are several other sites
teacher, she is also qualified to train teachers for that we are looking into but we are much impressed
the future schools we hope will follow our efforts. with this particular building. Place a crucifix on the
Miss Holland writes: continued on page 2
"Christ The King School" continued from page 1
Post to teach and to
curriculum (1978 – 1980)
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two
St.
St.
America of St.
1976
to:
staff Christ School on
, 1981.
on a
wishing to move to Colorado ngs for
King should begin to make plans
to do so now. We our school, indeed your
school, will be the best in the
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In Union With Christ The King –
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– W Dean Gray, elementary school principal
In his excellent article, "Coming to Colorado to benefit from this school's efforts are urged to
Springs, Colorado – Traditional Roman Catholic contact Mr. Zeitz at once. Information on employ-
School" ( The Athanasian, 3/1 /81 ), Mr. William Zeitz ment, housing, etc. will be sent immediately.
expertly outlined both the need for such a school
and the opportunities for traditional Catholics and The second need is for a training center for tra-
others to make such a school a reality. But there is ditional teachers. To date, no traditional Catholic
much more to tell about this unique Catholic school is answering this need. Christ The King
educational center than space allowed Mr. Zeitz to School will not be empowered to offer state
cover in his article. teaching credentials, of course. But it will serve as
a "re-training center" for certified teachers and
The ink on Mr. Zeitz' paper had scarcely dried teacher-aides who seriously wish to learn tra-
before a core staff of truly traditional Catholic ditional Catholic teaching methods and philoso-
educators, thoroughly experienced in traditional phy, so that they may serve in existing traditional
Catholic education and very competent in their Catholic schools across the and in tra-
own academic fields, presented themselves for the ditional schools that, by the grace of God, will
purpose of developing and coordinating the edu- spring up as a result of the encouragement and
cational objectives of the school. These excellent direction offered by Christ The King School.
educators are ready, once the mandate is given
from traditional Roman Catholics, to begin the The third need is a nation-wide information-
most important work of their Catholic educational gathering and dispensing center for groups
careers: to extend the Kingship of Christ over traditional Catholics wishing to start their own
human hearts and souls through their own dis- small itional Catholic schools. The staff and
tinctive talents and abilities as Cathol educators. helpers at Christ The King will provide all the
They u other competent, traditional Catholic advice and encouragement possible in this en-
anti-Communist teachers to send their resumes deavor.
to Mr. Zeitz as soon as possible so that all teaching
positions may be filled before school opens Natural all three needs cannot be at
September. once. They I be tackled in order in which
they have been listed here. it is certain that once
It is the express recommendation of these edu- the first need is met, the other two will be met in
cators that The in Colorado rapid order. One thing is definite: none these
Springs~ecome a tru Catholic educational cen- desperate needs can be fulfilled unless trad
ter, meeting three defi needs the urch in and others lend their assistance in two
our day. very important ways:
The first need is for an outstandi traditional 1. Prayer. n us in storming Heaven for blessings
Catholic day school, where the proven techniques in this endeavor. Remembrance of this undertaking
of traditional Catholic education are utilized and in the dai rosary is encouraged.
where love of Christ, His Church, the family and
our nation is an integral part of each school 2. Financial. Your immediate response to this is
moment. Here children will be taught not only needed. The school has until June 1, 1981 to
through admonition but also through the example complete its major fund-raising drive – so time is of
of their teachers. No boarding facilities are planned, great importance. All gifts are tax deductible.
since it is believed that "sending a child away to
school" ultimately works against one of the main May the reigns of Jesus and Mary be extended
facets of traditional Catholic education: the through the minds and hearts of the children who,
strengthening of the family unit. Families even pray God, will benefit immeasureably from this
remotely considering moving to Colorado Springs noble undertaking!
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– ~ OUR LADY OF FATIMA CHAPEL ~ –
Richmond, Virginia
Of the traditional Roman Catholic congregations around the country served by the
TCA, the one in Richmond, Virginia is the most recent to acquire a chapel of their
own. Since the founding of the TCA the very faithful and dedicated Father Victor
Mroz, O.F.M. Conv. has been bringing the True Mass and Sacraments to the
traditional Catholics in Richmond as well as to those in the area of Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania and in Rochester, Minnesota. As with most of our TCA Mass locations,
the congregation in Richmond continues to hope and to pray for the day when a truly
traditional priest will arrive to reside permanently there.
THE ATHANASIAN
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— Fr. Francis E. Fenton, Editor
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Protestants and the Bible
Most of the readers of this newsletter are quite God, yet contradicting one another on the most
familiar, I'm sure, with the facility and readiness vital and fundamental spiritual and moral matters.
with which many Protestants quote the Scriptures, How can the God of all truth approve blatant
not only giving this or that sentence or passage but contradictions taught in His Name? The Bible is the
often even citing chapter and verse. While it is not, greatest book in the world because it is the inspired
of course, the traditional Roman Catholic ble that word of God. Yet it remains a book and, as such, it
they quote, yet we certainly must at least acknowl- cannot explain itself. Because of the divine nature
edge the fact that so-called fundamentalist and of its content, it must have an infallible interpreter.
"born again" Christians have a greater liarity
with their version of Scriptures than most tradi- And tht.:Hl there is the powerful ument from
tional Catholics with the true history refutation of the Protestant position
regarding the ble. If the ble occupies the
The illogical Protestantism with regard unique, the indispensable place in God's plan for
to the is a rather si thi to man's salvation that at least most Protestants say it
prove. One can only why more Protestants does, how does one reconcile that position with the
do not see this. In many cases, I suspect, the following facts of history?
reason is simply refuse to consider the
teaching of man Catholic Church on the (1) Not a single book of the New Testament was
subject. If they did, prayerfully and objectively, written until some ten years after Christ's Ascen-
how could they fail to recognize the truth and logic sion, and it was some 65 years after the Ascension
of that teaching and, consequently, how could they before all the books of the New Testament were
fail to recognize the falsity of their own position in completed.
Continued on page 7
this matter? Seeing all this could, in turn, be the
first step, by the grace of God, in their conversion
to the One True Church.
What is known as the Catholic Rule of Faith is this:
Holy Scripture and tradition are the two sources of
divine revelation, both of them subject to the "Abortion is the Issue":
understanding and interpretation of the Church. a reprint from The Athanasian
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The Sacrament of Matrimony
– Fr. Francis E. Fenton
Matrimony is one of the seven Sacraments, which the Sacrament of Baptism is a prerequisite for the
is to say it is one of the seven means or instruments reception of all the Sacraments.
established by Christ to convey to man the graces
necessary for man's sanctification and salvation. It – No power on earth, ecclesiastical or civil, can
is that particular Sacrament whereby a baptized break the bond of a consummated marriage of a
man and a baptized woman bind themselves for life validly baptized couple.
in lawful marriage and receive the grace to dis-
charge the duties which married life imposes. – The two-fold primary purpose of marriage is the
Marriage is the oldest institution in the world, a procreation and education of children. For tradi-
social contract which, in the case of two validly tional Roman Catholics that education means, first
baptized people, Christ elevated to the dignity of and foremost, the rearing of their children in the
a Sacrament. Roman Catholic Faith and, where reasonably pos-
sible, sending them to a truly traditional Roman
The level of the character and moral stability of any Catholic school. The right of parents to educate
free nation or society is in proportion to the quality their children is one which no authority in the world
of the generality of families that compose it. may usurp.
Because the family is the basic unit of society, no
free nation can long endure in there occurs – Understood as a deliberate action to prevent
widespread breakdown of the fami – a of conception, the practice birth control any
which the enemies God and are form is always a grave sin. Contraception is
aware and to wh the present state spiritual to the law of God. Abstinence, com
and moral disintegration of this country bears stark or periodic (rhythm) – these are the on
witness. Because the family is the root and perm ble forms of conception prevention. Since,
foundation of any civilized people, what more however, the procreation of children is one of the
effective way to destroy a nation than to destroy principal purposes of marriage, even the practice
the family and to tear down the Christian ideals of or use of the so-called rhythm method to regulate
family life? In the USA today approximately one conception requires a justifiable reason.
out of every three marriages ends in divorce;
homosexual has become "respectable" and is – Mixed marriages – that marriage between a
presented as but I the vocation of Catholic and non-Catholic – are forbidden
women as housewives and mothers is downgraded Church law and, if the of the Catholic or of the
as ever increasing numbers of married women idren wou be endangered by such a
mothers are em in business and professions then it is forbidden by ne In any particular
outside home; abortions are now occu ng at case where that danger exists is no
the rate of 1 % ion a year (there are more guarantee that it be nated, a marriage
abortions bi in Washington, D.C.); and cannot take For other reasons as I the
so on, wife-swapping. 'Tis no wonder at all that Church frowns upon, and only with reluctance
the USA is spiritual and morally falling apart. allows, any mixed marriage (under which heading
Destroy the family, destroy the nation. would today include marriages between traditional
and Novus Ordo Catholics). Because the Faith is
Since the Christian ideal the family has been the most precious thing in the world, the Roman
sustained and fostered down through the centuries Catholic Church (as distinct from Conciliar
primarily by the Roman Catholic Church, perhaps Church) is ever solicitous for its preservation.
a worthwhile purpose be served here Hence, the stand of the Church on mixed mar-
stating some of the Church's principal teachings riages for such marriages have ever been one the
on the subject of marriage: principal causes of defection from the Roman
Catholic Faith.
– Any and every true marriage is a contract
gravely binding upon the man and woman involved. The foregoing is but a sampling of the mind and
teaching of the Church on marriage and the
– Only a validly baptized man and a validly Sacrament of Matrimony. The grave duty of tradi-
baptized woman receive the Sacrament of Matri- tional Catholic parents to rear their children as
mony on the occasion of their marriage because worthy citizens of God and country has always
Continued on next page
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"Matrimony" continued from page 6
– a truth
undeniable
the
"Protestants" continued from page 5
exam pie over
are so deeply i ng about a
do have – a the Bible
argument from
Again, the on the
aware of irrefutable. If
and country
evident in our
parents who are more aware of
are traditional Catholics.
their Faith and in love of God, they
that whatever God wills He gives the grace
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