Catholic Art, Imagination, and Storytelling
Catholic Art, Imagination, and Storytelling is a religion class offered to juniors and seniors, in which students explore and create art that glorifies God. After focusing on novels/fiction, biographies, short stories, and poetry/music – students are tasked with writing their own piece of literature that exemplifies what they learned in class.
Luke Leo’s story, “Colorful Hope,” is a story about Daniel Rogers, a man living in a dystopian American society, who struggles to find meaning in his life. Inspired by current events, Leo hopes that his story can serve as a reminder of the beauty of music and the importance of God in everyday life.
His story can be read here.
Zoe Meister’s story, “Unraveled,” is a story about a young girl, Avery, who is kidnapped by Hollow, a neighbor who wants to forge Avery into the perfect girlfriend for his son, Jaxon. Her dramatic story comments on how perfection is impossible, and ties in themes of love and loss to draw in the reader.
Her story can be read here.
William Flynn’s story, “God’s Given Path,” is a war drama that follows Ken, a soldier, when he is taken behind enemy lines. “God’s Given Path” focuses on the hope and strength that Go provides. Flynn was inspired by his love of history, and was thrilled when he was given to write freely in class, something he has never had the opportunity to do before.
His story can be read here.
Annica O’Brien’s story, “Cordial Paradox,” is about a young girl who is out of this world, literally. In trying to find a community on Earth and keep her true identity hidden, she finds friends and develops a connection with the priests in the area.
Her story can be read here.
