Earlier this month, more than 250 O'Connell students took a field trip to the Saint John Paul II National Shrine in Washington, D.C. In addition to becoming acquainted with the many museum exhibits, students received a special tour of the sacred mosaics in the chapel by religion teacher, Father Michele Benetti. The group also celebrated Mass together before enjoying lunch at Catholic University.
"This trip allows us to take student off campus to some place beautiful, where they can easily encounter Christ," said religion teacher, Ed Fitzpatrick. "In class, we talk about the Eucharist and being the body of Christ on earth. The museum puts the textbook concept into a vivid real life experience."
