By Rosie Smith Every Ash Wednesday, since the 2020-2021 school year, McNicholas adopted donating rice bowls during lent as a way to help those in need of food and to bring a new reality to the students at McNick. Each CREW is asked to fill a “rice bowl” during lent with change to fight hunger … More McNick honors rice bowl tradition

By Meghan Runte The 2026 Lenten Season in the Catholic Church started on Feb. 18 with the annual celebration of Ash Wednesday. During Lent, there are many saints that teachers and students can look to for guidance, temperance, and strength.   According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Saint Katharine Drexel, Saint Dominic Savio, Saint Patrick, and Saint … More A Lenten Season with many role models: Saints to guide us to Easter

By Alexandra Minella At McNicholas High School, students participate in Lenten commitments in different ways. While some students said they are giving something up, others are choosing to add new habits into their routine. Students are finding small, practical strategies to help themselves stay committed to their Lenten promises.   According to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, “Lent is a 40-day season of prayer, fasting and almsgiving … More Lenten life hacks: How Rockets stay committed

The season of Lent leading up to Easter Sunday, kicked off the time when millions of Catholics across the globe start abstaining from meat on Fridays.   According to Father Kevin Scalf, McNicholas High School teacher and chaplain, “Catholics and most Protestants abstain from eating meat on Fridays as a form of penance to honor the sacrifice of Jesus, who … More From penance to plate: The origins of Friday fish fries