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Catholica Summer ProgramForming young men into confident Catholic gentlemen

PROGRAM OVERVIEW- Spiritual Formation -The Mass is the foundation and most important aspect ofCatholica Summer Program. Celebrated daily in Latin, theyoung man will be immersed in the beautiful traditions of theRoman liturgy. Daily mass will be celebrated in St. Peter'sBasilica!Each day will begin and end with prayers. We'll also partakein many local Roman devotions, such as processions andfestivals in honor of the saints.A weekend trip to the traditional Benedictine monastery atNorcia will afford each young man the opportunity toexperience first-hand the monastic life.- Catholic Education LatinStudying biblical passages and a selection of early Christianwritings Dr. Mark Clark will instruct the student in thepractical application of Christian Latin.The student will to learn to read and comprehend thescripture of the Vulgate. This will involve each student moreintimately into the Truths found therein.Church HistoryA unique approach to Church history, following the lives ofthe saints, will chronologically examine the life and historyof the Catholic Church. Dr. Mark Clark, Joseph Long and agroup of lecturers will combine a study of primary sourceswith a personal immersion in the story of Rome.By relying solely on primary sources the student will formhis own imaginative understanding of Church History. He'llthen apply that to reality by literally exploring the very sitesthat he is studying.There is no better way to learn history than to go directly tothe source, form one's own understanding of the matter andthen broaden and sharpen that understanding by personalexperience.Lecture SeriesA series of lectures delivered by committed Catholic clergywill give the young man a great love for his Catholic heritageand inspire him to respond courageously to the universal callto holiness.- Pilgrimage Siena, Assisi and Norcia are among the great places wewill visit. The great saints Catherine, Francis andBenedict will become a part of each young man's lifeas he steps into their realities and witnesses theirlegacies.Each young man will witness the medieval world as heexplores Italy's most beautiful and best preservedmedieval cities.- Fraternity & Adventure Fraternity is one of the great hallmarks of Catholic andWestern civilization. The boys will do everythingtogether - from daily mass and classes, to exploring thecity of Rome, to whitewater rafting and hiking throughthe Italian countryside.The young men of Catholica Summer Program willforge friendships that will last a lifetime.- Culture and Courtesy Culture and courtesy will be cultivated at the dinnertable every evening. Authentic Roman cuisine in abeautiful piazza is just the right setting for healthyconversation among our boys, faculty and guests everyevening.

CATHOLICA SUMMER PROGRAMFACULTY, GUEST LECTURERS, CHAPLAINS & STAFFJoseph Long - Director and ProfessorMA, Pontifical University of the Holy CrossFounder, ProRome ToursMark Clark - Professor and Academic DeanPhD, Columbia UniversityJD, Duke UniversityProfessor of History, Catholic University of AmericaTim Noone - Guest LecturerPhD, University of TorontoMSL, Pontifical Institute of Medieval StudiesProfessor of Philosophy, Catholic University of AmericaHis EminenceCardinal George Pell - Guest LecturerPhD, OxfordPrefect of the Secretariat for the Economy, Vatican CityHis ExcellencyArchbishop Joseph Augustine DiNoia - Guest LecturerPhD, YaleCongregation of the Doctrine of the Faith, Vatican CityMsgr. Richard Soseman - ChaplainJCL, Pontifical Lateran UniversityCongregation for the Clergy, Vatican CityEpiscopal Delegate, Cause of Venerable Fulton SheenRev. Joshua Neu - ChaplainDiocese of Tyler, TXRev. William Barker - ChaplainEcclesia Dei, Vatican CityRobert Long - Residence DirectorAthletic Director - Great Hearts IrvingBA, University of DallasJoseph Kuplack - Residence CoordinatorCounselor - The American School in SwitzerlandBA, Christendom CollegeFour Adult Chaperones

Catholica Summer Program Rome CampusThe Guest House of Santa Maria alle Fornaci and the Trinitarian FathersCatholica Summer Program is blessed to have a beautiful, welcoming and perfectly located guest house as its campus inRome. The Guest House of Santa Maria alle Fornaci was instituted by the Trinitarian Fathers whose beautiful baroquechurch of Santa Maria alle Fornaci is just next door. Here is a description of the guest house taken from their website:The word home includes a feeling of pleasant serenity, the emotion tied to conviviality, an extraordinary sense of family. Thecareful traveler will find here food for his curiosity and inspiration for his path. In effect, this experience is enhanced by theproximity to the hub of the Catholic world: a three-minute peaceful walk leads to St. Peter’s Colonnade, after other threeminutes there is the Bridge of the Angels: an impressive scenery that fascinates the soul and makes the travel really unique.Since its birth in 1198, the Order of the Holy Trinity has been dedicated to charity and works of mercy. Born during theCrusades with the aim of rescuing prisoners, its first members would have sacrificed their own lives to help others. Thisexcerpt from their Constitution sheds light on their spirituality and culture:The Order of the Most Holy Trinity is a religious family founded by St. John de Matha with its own Rule. For the sake of theup-building of the Church, the members of the Order share their lives with each other, consecrate themselves in a special wayto the Trinity and take Christ the Redeemer as their primary model. The Brothers, through their ministry of charity andredemption, commit themselves to help all who suffer uncommon hardships, especially those who suffer for their faith or whoare poor.Guest House St. Maria alle FornaciPiazza Santa Maria alle Fornaci, 27 - 00165 Rome( 39) 0639367632 ( 39) -pageinfo@santamariafornaci.comBreakfast RoomSanta Maria alle FornaciReception HallClassroom and Lecture HallOur Location - A 3-minute Walk from St. Peter's Square

ITINERARYMonday, June 12 – TravelDepart from different US destinations for Rome, ItalyTuesday, June 13 - TravelArrive at Leonardo da Vinci – Fiumicino International Airport - Meet Catholica staff members at ArrivalsPrivate transfer to Rome campus – Welcome & OrientationWednesday, June 14 – OrientationPapal Audience with Pope Francis,City Orientation – Seven Hills of RomeThursday, June 15 – Regular ScheduleSt. Peter, Roman Primacy and the PapacyScavi Tour, Tomb of St. Peter, St. Peter’s BasilicaFriday, June 16 – Regular ScheduleSt. Paul and the Spread of ChristianityTre Fontane – Martyrdom of St. PaulBasilica of St. Paul Outside the WallsSaturday, June 17 – Day TripAncient Rome – From the Founding of the City to Caesar AugustusPalatine Hill, Roman Forum, Colosseum, Circus MaximusSunday, June 18 – Day TripSolemnity of Corpus Christi – Roman Procession - Heroic Men – St. Lawrence, St. Stephen and St. SebastianSt. Lawrence Outside the Walls, St. Sebastian Outside the Walls, Catacombs of St. SebastianMonday, June 19 – Regular ScheduleThe Holy Apostles in RomeSt. Philip, St. James the Lesser, St. BartholomewLecture: Vocation to the Faith – His Eminence Cardinal PellTuesday, June 20 – Regular ScheduleUnderground Rome and the Early MartyrsSt. Clement, SS. John and Paul, SS. Cosmas and DamianLecture: Dying for the Faith – His Excellency Archbishop DiNoiaWednesday, June 21 – Regular ScheduleUnderground Rome and the Early MartyrsSt. Cecilia, St. ChrysogonusThursday, June 22 – Regular ScheduleConstantine and St. Helen – The Holy RelicsArchbasilica of St. John Lateran, Holy Stairs, Holy Cross in JerusalemFriday, June 23 – Weekend TripWestern Monasticism & the Mystery of the IncorruptSt. Benedict of Norcia, St. Rita of Cascia

Saturday, June 24 – Weekend TripThe Benedictine Lifestyle – A Day with the Monks at Norcia, Ora et LaboraSunday, June 25 – Weekend TripAdventure in the Countryside – Whitewater RaftingMonday, June 26 – Regular SchedulePapacy VS Heresy and the Irish MissionPope St. Celestine I, Pope St. Sixtus III, Basilica of St. Mary Major, Basilica of St. PraxedesTuesday, June 27 – Regular SchedulePapal Dominance, Heresy Destroyed, the Fall of Rome & Pope St. Leo the GreatLecture: Introduction to Apologetics & Effective Rhetoric - Monsignor Richard SosemanWednesday, June 28 – Regular SchedulePapal Dominance, Monasticism, Barbarian Conversion & Pope St. Gregory the Great Lecture:The Church - Foundation of Western CultureThursday, June 29 – Day TripFeast of St. Peter and Paul, Picnic and Swimming at Lake AlbanoLecture: The Church - Life of Western CultureFriday, June 30 – Weekend TripEucharistic Miracles of Orvieto and SienaSaturday, July 1 – Weekend TripGreat Medieval SaintsSt. Catherine of Siena, St. Bernardine of SienaSunday, July 2 – Weekend TripGreat Medieval SaintsSt. Francis of Assisi, St. Claire of AssisiMonday, July 3 – Regular ScheduleCathedrals and UniversitiesLecture: The Mendicants & Medieval Europe - Dr. Tim NooneTuesday, July 4 – Day TripIndependence Day!Mediterranean SeaWednesday, July 5 – Regular ScheduleThe Baroque and the Counter-ReformationSt. Ignatius and the Gesu Thursday, July 6 – Regular ScheduleThe Baroque and the Counter-ReformationSt. Philip Neri and the Chiesa NuovaFriday, July 7 – Regular ScheduleBeauty, Joy and the Catholic FaithVatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St. Peter’s BasilicaSaturday, July 8 – TravelDepart for USA