Theology 9 Participates in "Portrait of a CSJ" Project
CORE Ministry teacher Mrs. Kristen Pungitore Busa developed a powerful project, “Portrait of a CSJ” project in which Theology 9 students learn from the tapestry of the incredible women who are members and Associates of the Congregation of St. Joseph.
Working in groups, students interviewed a Sister or an Associate (via Zoom) to learn about her story and the role of the charism in her life. Following the interviews, each member of the class was invited to use Canva to create a portrait of the Sister or Associate to display in Fitzmaurice Hall (including a photo of Sr. Juanita, pictured at right).
Sisters were asked to describe themselves as teenagers, why they choose to become a CSJ, their favorite part of being a Sister, how to live out the charism and what advice they would give to someone in high school today trying to make decisions about their future.
Mrs. Pungitore Busa voiced, “This project has been absolutely phenomenal. The students loved meeting as a class to tell the sweet stories that the Sisters shared with them. Some of the Sisters have teared up while telling the stories of their lives, and I feel like I'm understanding the charism better just by listening. It's been such a treasure, including interviewing alumnae who attended Saint Joseph Academy, the younger Sisters from across the U.S. and the Associates of Saint Joseph Academy. All the interviews are recorded and will eventually be a part of the CSJ archives! It's a cool way to remember this time and to document the lives of these women.”
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Sisters were asked to describe themselves as teenagers, why they choose to become a CSJ, their favorite part of being a Sister, how to live out the charism and what advice they would give to someone in high school today trying to make decisions about their future.
Mrs. Pungitore Busa voiced, “This project has been absolutely phenomenal. The students loved meeting as a class to tell the sweet stories that the Sisters shared with them. Some of the Sisters have teared up while telling the stories of their lives, and I feel like I'm understanding the charism better just by listening. It's been such a treasure, including interviewing alumnae who attended Saint Joseph Academy, the younger Sisters from across the U.S. and the Associates of Saint Joseph Academy. All the interviews are recorded and will eventually be a part of the CSJ archives! It's a cool way to remember this time and to document the lives of these women.”
