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12 I SCHOOL NEWS OCTOBER 15, 2014 I DENVER CATHOLIC REGISTER BATTLE PLAN 2014 GOSPEL OF LIFE CONFERENCE FOR A SOCIETY IN CRISIS DISSECTING OBAMACARE II JOHN SUTHERS Colorado Attorney General HOW TO WIN THE CULTURE WAR Dr. PETER KREEFT Philosophy Professor, Boston College CHURCH OF THE RISEN CHRIST 3060 S. MONACO PKWY., DENVER SATURDAY, OCT. 25 SATURDAY, OCT. 25 8:30 — 3:30• Conference begins with WHITE MASS REGISTER: ameyer@ccdenver.org $35 online or $40 at the door presented by Catholic Charities, Catholic Medical Association, and the Archdiocese of Denver ACROSS 1 Novena 5 Encroach 10 Fingers-on-lips sound 13 Prime 14 Cop ___ 15 Heating 17 Catholic ation of Performing (formerly British Stage 18 Person whom addressed gospel 20 Important history 22 Liturgical 23 "…and salvation, came from heaven." 24 Glace starter 25 St. ___ Porres 29 Best friend David 33 Alaskan 34 Jewish 35 Three match 36 Remaining 37 Not hollow 38 Cups 39 Prefix 40 Church CROSSWORD BY JULIE FILBY Last week, nearly 1,000 sixth-graders from Archdiocese of Denver Catholic elementary schools and 145 young women, juniors from Bishop Mache- beuf and Holy Family High Schools, had an opportunity to learn about religious vocations at Focus 11 gatherings at Ho- ly Trinity Parish and School in Westminster. "FOCUS 11 is an opportunity for 11-year-olds and 11th-grad- ers to learn of the beauty of vo- cations to holy orders and con- secrated life," explained Father Jim Crisman, director of priestly vocations for the Archdiocese of Denver, by meeting men and women living those vocations. "Through baptism, confir- mation and holy Eucharist, Je- sus calls each of us into a new relationship with himself in the Church," Father Crisman said. "In the particular vocations of holy orders and consecrated life, Jesus strengthens this relation - ship and commissions us to go into the world to proclaim the good news of his passion, death, resurrection and ascension. "Focus 11 is a program that allows us to share the joy of our vocations to those most open to the message," he added. Many priests, religious and consecrated men and women first heard their call when they were 11 years old, or in 11th grade, according to Father Crisman. "The Focus 11 program, re- sponding to this, was established that we might evangelize our young people," he said. "It is a high energy event filled with joy and enthusiasm. What a blessing it is for all involved." Each day's session—Oct. 6, 7 and 8—began with praise and worship music provided by Phil Perez, followed by Mass and a chance to talk with religious men and women representing 13 religious communities includ- ing Benedictines, Carmelites, Christian Brothers, Jesuits, Com- munity of the Beatitudes, Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth and Religious Sisters of Mercy of Al- ma, Mich., among others. Area Serra Club members provided refreshments for the students, while associate super- intendent of Catholic Schools' Sister Elizabeth Youngs, S.C.L, and Knights of Columbus were on hand to help with logistics. 11-year-olds and 11th-graders focus on vocations PHOTO BY TODD WOLLAM/DCR "'L' FOR LORD!" Sixth-graders from Archdiocese of Denver Catholic elementary schools enjoy praise and worship music at the Focus 11 gathering at Holy Trinity School in Westminster Oct. 8 led by, from left, Phil Perez, Father Jim Crisman, Father Luis Grana- dos, Sister Mary Elisha, R.S.M., Sister Luz Angélica Quñonez Rivera, M.C.M. and Father Joseph Mary Elder, O.F.M. Cap. Fatima time capsule PHOTO BY KATIE MCNULTY FATHER Henri Tshibambe tosses dirt onto a time capsule buried outside Our Lady of Fatima School Sept. 21 in Lakewood. Principal Lisa Taylor and students gathered items symbolizing their Catho- lic school and today's culture in honor of its 50th anniversary. Send items archden.org prior to ter's online denvercatholicregister.org/event. Bulletin