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John Paul the Great College offers a number of scholarships to ensure that finances never get in the way of a person receiving their education. Here a student can apply for a scholarship using a single, quick and easy online form. Scholarships John Paul the Great College awards scholarships based on financial need, perseverance, noble character, and a faithful heart. To be considered for one of the scholarships awarded by this institution, please fill out the following information to the best of your ability. Bring it to the John Paul the Great College office with your application to John Paul the Great College. Apply for a Scholarship 1. Personal Information Full Name Email Phone Number Date of Birth * required Address 2. Family Information Please list all family members and other persons who live in your house. Who pays your houshold bills? How many siblings under 18 live with you? Father's Name Father's Age Is he working? If 'yes', please indicate what type of job(s) and provide his annual salary. Father's Address. If your father lives with you, please write 'same'. Father's Phone Number Mother's Name Mother's Age Is she working? If 'yes', please indicate what type of job(s) and provide her annual salary. Mother's Address. If your mother lives with you, please write 'same'. Mother's Phone Number 3. High School Information High School Name Have you graduated? * Yes Not yet Year of Graduation Cumulative GPA at the end of last year What is your GPA so far this year as indicated by your last progress report? How many demerits have you received? 1st Form 2nd Form 3rd Form 4th Form 4. Faith Information Are you Catholic? * Yes No How often do you attend Sunday Mass? * Every Sunday Most Sundays Every once in a while Once a year or fewer If you are not Catholic, what is your religious affiliation? How often do you attend church services? 4. Essays Describe your relationship with God and how it affects the way you live the Christian faith. Extracurricular Activities. Describe your involvement in extracurricular activities (organized sports, youth groups, community activities) during the past academic year. Be sure to include how often you participate in that activity. (e.g. once a month, twice a week, etc.) Dream Casting. Where do you see yourself in five years? Why you? What sets you apart from other candidates that are applying for a John Paul the Great College Scholarship? Special need? Describe any external situations that may make it difficult for you to attend junior college without the help of a Scholarship? (e.g. family challenges, financial challenges) Financial Planning. The scholarship covers some, but not all of the expenses to attend John Paul the Great College. How will you pay your other education costs of transportation, food, and fees? Final Message. Is there anything else you would like to tell the Scholarship Committee that may influence our evaluation of your application? Your Signature Clear Submit Thanks for submitting! Our scholarship committee will be reviewing your application. Scholarship Application PDF Cross Catholic Outreach Description: Qualifying Cross Scholars may renew the scholarship for their second semester of studies. Students must retain a 2.5 GPA, maintain praiseworthy conduct, and perform a minimum of 1-hour of service per week throughout the semester (or its equivalent) to renew their scholarship. Eligibility: All current first-year JPG students. Friends of Mount Carmel High School Description: The Friends of Mount Carmel High School Scholarship provides one-semester renewable scholarships to graduates of Mount Carmel High School who are deemed Friends of MCHS Scholars. Students must retain a 2.5 GPA, maintain praiseworthy conduct, and perform a minimum of 1-hour of service per week throughout the semester (or its equivalent) to renew their scholarship. Eligibility: Any Mount Carmel High School graduate and current MCHS fourth-formers on track to graduate.

Workshop 8 - men Masculinity Knights of Columbus CLICK TO PLAY VIDEO WEEK 26 1. Brotherhood Objective: Male teachers will recognize the benefits and challenges of other men and assemble a brotherhood of role models. • A brother in Christ is half a man’s soul • Iron sharpens iron, men need other men to challenge them to make greater sacrifices and grow into better people • Brotherhood is perfected through communion found in Christ • Men need healthy friendships to live balanced lives WORKSHEET

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Workshop 11 Christ: His Person and His Works Dr. Ron Bolster, PhD WEEK 24 1. The Essentials of Teaching Christ Objective: Proposes three and a half doctrinal points necessary to teach about Jesus The incarnation Passion - suffering, death, resurrection, and ascension Relationship with Jesus WORKSHEET WEEK 25 2. The Incarnation Objective: Define and discuss the reasons it was necessary for the Word to take flesh Etymology of incarnation Four reasons God became man How to explain the difference between nature and person WORKSHEET WEEK 26 3. The Redemption and Paschal Mystery Objective: Define what the paschal mystery is and how one man's suffering and death brings redemption to many Roots of the words "paschal" and "passion" The four parts of the paschal mystery The redemptive aspect of suffering WORKSHEET WEEK 27 4. The Paschal Mystery and the Mass Objective: Relate the Mass to our personal redemption Old Testament fulfilled in the New Covenant at Mass Participation in Mass and Christ's redemptive love Salvation through the mystery of the Mass WORKSHEET WEEK 28 5. The Second Coming and the Last Judgement Objective: The difference between the first and second coming What are the question on the final exam The Just Judge Living with the end in mind WORKSHEET WEEK 29 6. The Second Coming and the Last Judgement, continued Objective: Discuss how to live in light of the Second Coming Corporal works of mercy Sheep and the goats Preparing ourselves and our communities WORKSHEET WEEK 30 7. Personal Relationship Objective: Discuss the importance of cultivating a personal relationship with Jesus and nurturing prayer in others Prayers versus praying Living versus dead relationships The joy of living in communion with God Himself WORKSHEET WORKSHOP 11 OUTPUT Workshops are to be completed by participants outside of the formation setting. 80% of all worksheets and outputs are necessary for completion of program. OUTPUT ASSIGNMENT Pre-Workshop Reflection From the Apostle's Creed: "I believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead." Do you know Jesus well enough to tell the story of his life? What parts of Jesus life have most impacted you? What are the more vulnerable parts of Jesus' life that he desires share with you? How can you share Jesus, not as a character or doctrine, but as a person who really went through these things? As you facilitate Workshop 11's discussion, ponder the real and human Christ, the mystery of his life, and how he would ask you to tell the story of his life.

Year three 2025-2026 God and His Works This year, we will seek to know and love God as our Creator and ultimate end. God invites all of us to partake in His divine life. In the depths of our hearts, we seek this true communion of love, union with God our Creator. To better understand our own nature and our ultimate end, we must delve deeper into who God is and the depths of His love for us. WORKSHOP 3 2-7 The kerygma: key doctrines catechetical institute 8 Who is God? Bishop robert barron WORKSHOP 2 WORKSHOP 1 1 Let Jesus be your teacher Father Patrick Shultz 9-14 sacred scripture Bible Project WORKSHOP 5 15 How Jesus fulfills the covenants St. Paul Center WORKSHOP 6 16 HISTORICAL REALITY OF JESUS Bishop Robert barron WORKSHOP 4 17-20 The Persons of the trinity Catechetical Institute WORKSHOP 7 13 true god and true man - Thomistic institute - WORKSHOP 8 WORKSHOP 9 21 You Have Been loved into being Bishop robert barron 22 True God and true man thomistic institute WORKSHOP 10 23 the life of christ Thomistic institute WORKSHOP 11 31 The fruits of the Spirit bishop robert barron WORKSHOP 12 24-30 Christ the person and his works catechetical institute WORKSHOP 13 32 Have you found joy? bishop robert barron

Workshop 8 You Have Been Loved Into Being Bishop Robert Barron WEEK 21 1. You Have Been Loved Into Being Objective: Answer the question,"Why did God make us?" Overflowing love Primacy of God's work The story of Zacchaeus the tax collector WORKSHEET WORKSHOP 8 OUTPUT Workshops are to be completed by participants outside of the formation setting. 80% of all worksheets and outputs are necessary for completion of program. OUTPUT ASSIGNMENT Pre-Workshop Reflection "For you love all things that exist, and detest none of the things that you have made, for you would not have made anything if you had hated it." Wisdom 11:24 How does God feel about his creation? What does this mean for how he feels about you? Why is it important that your existence is proof of God's love for you? Who in your life needs to know that their existence is good, desired, and beloved? As you facilitate Workshop 8's discussion, ponder the goodness of God's love in creating us for a selfless delight. Ponder how revolutionary this truth is in the world today.

Worksheets Year two Workshop 1 1. The Life of Don Bosco - Workshop 1 2. The First Pillar: Reason - Workshop 1 Workshop 7 17. The Fonts of Morality - Workshop 7 Workshop 7 Output 3. The Second Pillar: Religion - Workshop 1 4. The Third Pillar: Loving-Kindness - Workshop 1 5. Loving-Kindness Through Active Accompaniment - Workshop 1 6. Discipline - Workshop 1 Workshop 8 18. Why Being Good is Not Good Enough - Workshop 8 Workshop 8 Output Workshop 1 Output Workshop 9 Workshop 2 7. On Morality, Character, and Relationships - Workshop 2 Workshop 2 Output Workshop 3 8. MEN - Leadership - Workshop 3 8. WOMEN - Receptivity and Feminine Identity - Workshop 3 19. The Catholic Family in a Post-Christian World - Workshop 9 Workshop 9 Output Workshop 10 20. MEN - Fatherhood - Workshop 10 20. WOMEN - Living Fearlessly- Workshop 10 Workshop 10 Output - Male Workshop 10 Output - Female Workshop 3 Output - Male Workshop 3 Output - Female Workshop 4 9. Virtue and Happiness - Workshop 4 Workshop 4 Output Workshop 5 10. Why What You Believe Matters - Workshop 5 Workshop 5 Output Workshop 6 11. Grace and Life in Christ - Workshop 6 12. Made for Beatitude - Workshop 6 13. Freedom to Live in Truth - Workshop 6 14. Conscience - Workshop 6 15. The Virtues - Workshop 6 16. Morality and Spirituality - Workshop 6 Workshop 6 Output Workshop 11 21. Enter the Adventure - Workshop 11 Workshop 11 Output Workshop 12 22. The Church Teaches - Workshop 12 23. Called to Holiness - Workshop 12 24. God Created Marriage in the Beginning - Workshop 12 25. A Community of Persons - Workshop 12 26. Marriage: An Indissoluble Union of Persons - Workshop 12 27. Serving Life: Procreation - Workshop 12 28. Serving Life: The Education of Children - Workshop 12 29. The Family and Society - Workshop 12 30. Sharing in the Mission of the Church - Workshop 12 31. Marriage as a Sacrament - Workshop 12 Workshop 12 Output

Workshop 10 Male and female staff separated Knights of Columbus | Sr. Miriam James Heidland, SOLT CATECHETICAL INSTITUTE MEN WEEK 20 1. Why Strong Fathers Are So Needed Objective: Male school staff will persevere in the call to be loving and present fathers to their children. • A spiritual leader for one's family • The effects of internet usage on children • The provider and protecter of wife and children WORKSHEET CATECHETICAL INSTITUTE WOMEN WEEK 20 1. Living Fearlessly Objective: Female staff will start a healing process from trauma and isolation. • Earth is not neutral territory • The crisis of culture bringing with it division and despair • Addiction as a trauma response WORKSHEET WORKSHOP 10 OUTPUT Workshop to be completed by participants outside of the formation setting. 80% of all worksheets and outputs are necessary for completion of program. Male Staff What is the role of fathers in our culture today? Why do so many children grow up without their father in their home? What can we do now to help young men prepare to be good fathers? Think about the effect fathers who are present have on children, especially boys, and ways we can prepare young men to be faithful and loving fathers. Write a paragraph on the issues of fatherhood today and how they can be improved. OUTPUT ASSIGNMENT Female Staff As a woman how have you been hurt? Have you ever tried to heal trauma alcohol, drugs, or porn? Every human being since Adam and Eve has suffered trauma from sin in the world and desires to be healed. Do you want to be well? Reflect on Sr. Miriam's talk and how it made you feel. Write a brief reflection on if/how this workshop has deepened your understanding of femininity and our need to strive toward greatness despite pain. OUTPUT ASSIGNMENT The Library Fatherhood Fearless Healing The Father Irreplaceable Role at Welcoming Life How to: Keep the Family Safe online How to be Trauma Informed and Why it is Absolutely Necessary, by YoungCatholicWoman 4 Essential Catholic Resources for Healing and Wholeness The Masculinity Crisis: Matt Fradd Three Levels of Healing (And Where to Start)

Workshop 5 How Jesus Fulfills the Covenants Dr. John Bergsma WEEK 15 1. How Jesus Fulfills the Covenants Objective: Discuss how Jesus and the Catholic Church is the fulfillment of the Old Testament Covenants Jesus bears the curse of death and the Mosaic Law Jesus fulfills the blessing of all the nations Spiritual authority from Jesus to the Apostolic Church WORKSHEET WORKSHOP 5 OUTPUT Workshops are to be completed by participants outside of the formation setting. 80% of all worksheets and outputs are necessary for completion of program. OUTPUT ASSIGNMENT Pre-Workshop Reflection "He did the same with the cup after supper, saying, "This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood." - Luke 22:20 When did Jesus create the new and everlasting covenant? Who did he give up his body and blood for? How has your life intertwined with the mystery of the new covenant in the Eucharist? How is God inviting to feed his lost sheep from the table of his body and blood? As you facilitate Workshop 5's discussion, ponder the gift of the new covenant that is fulfilled in the holy mass.

Workshop 5 Why What You Believe Matters Bishop Robert Barron - Doctor of Sacred Theology WEEK 10 Why What You Believe Matters Objective: Educators will recognize how deep belief helps students live ethical lives. • The preeminence of belief. • Actions are reliant upon beliefs • Religion is more than an ethical code. CLICK TO PLAY VIDEO WORKSHEET WORKSHOP 5 OUTPUT Workshop to be completed by participants outside of the formation setting. 80% of all worksheets and outputs are necessary for completion of program. Write a brief reflection on what you believe in. Do your beliefs shape your actions? Is your belief more than an ethical code or is it simply a set of rules? How would you explain to a student the reason you believe? OUTPUT ASSIGNMENT

The English concentration at John Paul the Great College aims to form students into better readers, writers, and speakers of the English language. OUR ENGLISH CONCENTRATION Download as PDF In a world of diverse thought exchange and international communication, it is more important than ever to be able to express yourself. Our English program seeks to enhance reading, writing, and speaking skills in our students, setting them on the path to engaging with the true, good, and beautiful. Course Sequence August Program: ENED101 PCE Outdoor Leadership Adventure Pre-College English Intensive Semester 1: HUM101 TRIV101 THEO101 PHIL101 LATIN101 ENG232 Greco-Roma n Roots of Western Civilization Grammar The Word of God Introduction to Philosophy Latin I: Elementary I Creative Writing Semester 2: HUM102 TRIV102 THEO102 MATH101 LATIN102 ENG220 Middle Ages to Enlightenment Logic Theology of Christ and the Sacraments Euclidean Geometry Latin: Elementary II Spanish & Belizean Literature Summer Internship Semester 3: HIST101 ART/MUS201 THEO201 PHIL102 ENG250 ENG210 World History and Geography Art or Music Appreciation The Life of Grace Philosophy of Nature and Man British Literature Survey Advanced College Composition Semester 4: HUM202 THEO202 PHIL201 TRIV201 ENG227 COM230 COM256 Belizean Studies Theology of the Body Ethics Rhetoric Fundamentals of Linguistics Communication for Mass Media or Media Analysis Total Credits: 73