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Over 60 members of the Prep community (alumni,
parents, faculty, staff, family and friends) gathered at J.C.
Fogarty's in Bronxville in, January for our second Faith on
Tap session, a new program sponsored by the Office for
Ministry & Ignatian Formation. The theme of the evening
was "Nurturing Faith in the Family" and featured four
speakers: Paul Homer (Religious Studies teacher and
Christian Service Program Director), Maurice Timothy
Reidy ’93 (Executive Editor of America Magazine) and Prep
parents, Rob and Wendy Gittings P ’14, ’15, ’18). The
speakers addressed Church teaching on the family's role
in fostering faith in all its members, modern challenges to
parents trying to raise their children in the faith, and
resources and practices that help parents cope. The
evening concluded with a lively question-and-answer
period when attendees shared their experiences in a way
that imparted wisdom, inspiration and a healthy dose of
humor.
Be sure to check the Prep website for information about
the next Faith on Tap event.
Prep Viewing of Silence
On January 6, a group of over 300 Jesuits, alumni, parents,
students and friends gathered at the AMC Loews Theatre
on 68th and Broadway to view the movie Silence. Directed
by Martin Scorsese, it tells the story of two Christian
missionaries (played by Andrew Garfield and Adam
Driver) who face the ultimate test of faith when they travel
to Japan in search of their missing mentor (played by Liam
Neeson P ’15) at a time when Christianity was outlawed
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and their presence forbidden. The movie is based on the
1966 acclaimed novel by Shusaku Endo. Following the
movie, guests were treated to a Talkback with two of the
film’s stars, Liam Neeson and Adam Driver. Prep President
Fr. Christopher Devron, SJ was the moderator. Guests
were invited to make a donation to support the Fordham
Prep Global Education Program.