Last year, students in enrolled in the Poverty, Policy, and Justice class conceived and organized a new initiative to raise much-needed funds for our neighbors at Lazarus House Ministries.

This year's class continued their efforts and raised $5,300 for this important cause.

Photo Album: The 2nd Annual Scoops and Hoops Tournament

Friday, January 31 - Memorial Gymnasium

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On Friday, January 31, the CCHS Family came together for the second annual Scoops and Hoops Tournament to benefit Lazarus House Ministries.

"Many thanks from the students who organized the Scoops and Hoops for Lazarus House Ministries Basketball Tournament this year!" states Mrs. Diana Chase, Religious Studies teacher.

"The kids had a great time, and the teachers won again! We are so grateful for your support, whether through your contributions or simply showing up on game day, all of it means so much to the students and helped to make the day successful."

Read about last year's effort in Raider News, Scoops and Hoops Scores a Win for Lazarus House.

Nadaly Soto '24, one of the event organizers from last year, returned for this year's event! Nadaly is currently a freshman at Tufts University

Carmen Vega (in photo below), the Executive Director of Lazarus House, also attended and expressed her appreciation to the students: "We cannot say Lazarus House without saying Central Catholic."

 

 

 

About Scoops and Hoops

Logo designed by Luke Surette '24

Seniors in one section of the Religious Studies course, Poverty, Policy and Justice, developed a charitable event idea: Scoops and Hoops.

Scoops and Hoops is a single-elimination basketball tournament to raise funds for Lazarus House Ministries. There will be a student team from each year level, and one staff team. Games will be short, culminating in a final match up of students versus staff. Buy in is $10 per player, and of course, there will be ice cream (Hoodsies) and additional items for sale for the spectators.

About Poverty, Policy, and Justice

Course 148: Religious Studies Department

This one semester elective course for seniors will consider the injustice of poverty, examine possible underlying causes, and reflect on the effects of poverty on individuals and on communities. Through the use of selected textbook readings, articles, Church documents, film, documentaries, and guest speaker witnesses, students will be challenged to confront their own conscience and beliefs related to poverty. Students will learn about and reflect on Catholic social teaching and consider how we are called to put into action the call to “love one another” as Marists and citizens in an increasingly global world. A field education component is included in this course.

Students in the class that planned and organized Scoops and Hoops:

• Kaya Asmar
• Isabella Bonilla
• Matthew Botto
• Jose Cruz
• Madison Del Vecchio
• Camryn Donlan
• Matthew Getchell
• Abigail Greene
• Connor Grella
• Emma Hanley
• Alyssa Lavayen
• Sophia Leal
• Sophia Manry
• Nayarit Medina
• Stephen Mellor
• Madelyn O'Neill
• Katherine Panas
• Nathan Pappalardo
• Robert Pappalardo
• Destiny Perkins
• Arturo Rosado Taveras
• Jack Steen
• Franchesca Thurston
• Caroline Vient

 

About Lazarus House Ministries

Since opening its doors as an emergency homeless shelter in 1983, Lazarus House has been breaking the cycle of poverty in the Merrimack Valley region.

Their food and clothing programs assist families by stretching their dollars so they can afford rent, heat, and utilities. Housing provides a safe haven for homeless families and individuals.

Lazarus House Ministries was co-founded by a Marist Brother and member of the CCHS Faculty & Administration: Bro. Thomas Petite, FMS.

 

Service at CCHS

We are Marist & Catholic.

We believe in something bigger than ourselves.

Here, students of all faiths and religious identities share a commitment to serve those most in need.

Students experience an inclusive journey of personal growth while making a positive impact on the world.

We believe in our own potential and in the goodness of others.

Guided by the vision of Saint Marcellin Champagnat, we are inspired to make the world a better place by serving and leading.

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The Mission of Central Catholic High School

Central Catholic High School makes Jesus known and loved. We educate the whole person for college and for life, with particular care for the least favored and those in need.