REGNUM CHRISTI     
Regnum Christi is a worldwide group of Catholic lay missionaries affiliated with the Legionaries of Christ who dedicate themselves to love Christ, serve people and build the Church. Regnum Christi is at the service of the Church, enjoys full ecclesiastical approval, and is praised and recommended by the Holy Father. Regnum Christi members contribute to spreading Christ's message by undertaking personal, organized apostolic activity. Fr. Maciel established Regnum Christi in 1959. For more information, visit www.RegnumChristi.org.

Background
Movements are a relatively recent phenomenon in the Church. They are also a source of great hope for the renewal of the Church and an important factor in carrying out the New Evangelization project launched by Pope John Paul II.  Each lay Movement, in its own unique way, provides a specific path for the laity to actively live out their baptismal promises.  When Pope John Paul II called members of the many new movements and communities to join him in Rome for Pentacost in 1998, fifty-three groups were represented.  Each one of these movements, Pope John Paul II said, "deserves to be appreciated for the particular contribution it makes to the life of the Church."  In addressing the new movements, the Holy Father called them a "sign of the new springtime of evangelization foretold by the Second Vatican Council."  

Regnum Christi is an apostolic lay movement established in 1959, with more than 65,000 members in 34 countries around the world.  It includes lay men and women, as well as deacons and parish priests.  It contributes to spreading Christ's message to humanity by undertaking personal, organized apostolic activity.  Regnum Christi is an association for the promotion of the Christian vocation (Cf. Code of Canon Law, 215) within the Church and at the service of the Church, and has been praised and recommended by several Holy Fathers (including the present one) and a large number of bishops.  In cooperation with the Legion of Christ, the members of Regnum Christi work above all in the following areas of apostolate: missions (like the annual Holy Week MegaMissions), the human and Christian promotion of the socially more needy groups (such as Catholic World Missions and Helping Hand Medical Missions), the spread of Catholic doctrine, the education of young people and educational and teaching institutions (such as Gateway), the advancement of the family (such as programs offered through the Center for Family Development and the Family Leadership Series), the mass media (National Catholic Register, Faith and Family, and Catholic.net), and cooperation with diocesan priests.

Regnum Christi is characterized by a keen sense of mission as well as a sense of freedom, joyful faith and personal conviction in its members.  It encourages their initiative and reminds them of their responsibility, rooted in Baptism, to make their faith the active principle of every aspect of their everyday life - personal, professional, social and family.  Gateway Academy was founded by members of Regnum Christi and sponsored by the Legionaries of Christ.  Some members of the faculty and staff are members of Regnum Christi; many are not. There is not, nor has there ever been, any requirement that faculty or staff be a member of Regnum Christi, because membership is truly a personal decision.  Neither is there any requirement that parents holding leadership positions in the parent organization, GAPA, or be members of Regnum Christi.  The motto of Regnum Christi is "Love Christ. Serve people. Build the Church."  

FEAST OF CHRIST THE KING
Have you ever wondered why we end our prayers at Gateway Academy with “Christ our King; Thy Kingdom Come”?  It serves as a reminder to the whole school community that all things begin and end in Christ.  It’s also a special credo of the Legionaries of Christ that directs Gateway, and the lay Regnum Christi movement, from which it takes its Latin name.

It seems fitting, then, that the Catholic Church’s feast of Christ the King has always had a special significance for the Legion, its schools and other apostolates, such as Familia, ConQuest and Challenge.  Celebrated on the last Sunday in November, it marks the end of the liturgical year and signifies Christ’s central place in salvation history.  Wherever there is a Legionary or Regnum Christi presence, the feast of Christ the King is celebrated in a significant way.


FAMILY HONOR

A presentation and discussion program for parents and students (6,7 & 8) grade programs broken down according to grade level with a special focus on the truth and goodness of human sexuality, emphasizing the virtue of chastity.

www.familyhonor.org
Recognizing parents are the first true leaders in their children's lives, Family Honor instructs parents on how to lead their children through the sometimes-difficult time that is adolescence and guides them towards becoming responsible adults.  Family Honor works in helping to create a strong bridge between students and parents, enabling honest and open communication and building deeper relationships.

A truly unique experience, Family Honor is the only program of its kind dealing with the transition into adulthood that involves both student and parent.  Created to help provide opportunities for parents and children to connect on important life values, Family Honor places a special emphasis on chastity and the goodness of God's gift of sexuality.

Event Dates:
6th grade: Tuesday, October 9 for PARENTS ONLY 6:30pm-9:00pm
       Tuesday, October 16 for parents & children 6:30pm-9:00pm
7th - 8th grade: Tuesday, February 5, 12, 19, 26 6:45pm-9:00pm
High School: Friday, January 18 for PARENTS ONLY 7:00pm-9:15pm
         Saturday, January 19 for parents & children 9:00am-4:00pm

For more information please contact Joan Bick at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or Theresa Leland at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it


FAMILIA
MOTHERS, FATHERS, AND COUPLES!  Gateway Academy is now offering Familia - teams are now forming for this Fall's 2007/2008 programs!  Familia is a study program for mothers, fathers, and couples designed to strengthen families and advance in their understanding of the faith.  Three Familia programs are designed for study teams of 8-15 people:  Motherhood Program, Fatherhood Program, and the Splendor of Love for couples.  All of the programs are thoroughly based on the Gospels, the Catechism, and the teachings of the Holy Father.  The 15 sessions of Motherhood and Fatherhood  and the 7 sessions of Splendor of Love, over a 8 month period, promote the spiritual, moral, psychological and social well being of the family.  If you are interested in being in one of these teams or would like more information please contact Susan Nowak at 636-394-0272 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it  

MEN'S EVENING OF REFLECTION
Regnum Christi is an Ecclesial Movement founded by the Legionaries of Christ.  Our monthly Evening of Reflection is part of our spiritual regimen. It is designed to give men – whether a member of Regnum Christi or not a chance to take time out from busy schedules and focus on their spiritual lives and the Church.  It consists of dinner at 6:30 PM and the then the speaker between 7:00 and 8:00.  Our speakers frequently give a testimony of their own faith or often on subjects that are vital to understanding the church’s teaching or some current issue facing the church.  

After the reflection by our speaker we have an hour of adoration, followed be benediction 8:00 to 9:00.  We also have confessions at this time.  We usually have 50 to 60 men.  


LOVE & LOGIC
Are you wondering how in the world to raise children who are responsible and respectful in this day and age?  Have you ever wished there was an instruction manual for raising children to be ready to handle the real world?  Are you interested in learning how family life can be less strained while at the same time enhance your parent child relationship?  If your answer is "YES" to any one of these questions, come and learn more about Love and Logic!  A fun parenting course that helps you be in the "driver's seat."  For more information about classes forming in your area, please contact Kerry Estes 636-273-9299 or Danielle Baalman 636-265-0534.

WOMEN'S SPEAKER SERIES
A series of speakers for Gateway mothers and their friends and relatives relating to the topics of parents, motherhood and spiritual enrichment. 

The dates are as follows:
9/26/07-TBA
11/14/07-TBA
1/30/08-Women’s Contemporary Health Issues hosted by Diane Daly, RN, CFCE & Dr. Michael Dixon
3/26/08-TBA

The events begin at 8:45 and ends at 11:00 in the Multipurpose Room.  A light breakfast is served and babysitting is available.  For more information or to RSVP for one of the above dates please contact Robin Cornett at 636-332-1555.