b'FROM THE EDITOR ABOUT THEWhats InsidePUBLISHERSaint Marys Press is a nonprofi t, Lasallian Catholic publisher Welcome to the fi rst issue of Aspire. administered by the Christian Our intent with this new magazine is toBrothers of the Midwest District. provide support and inspiration for the richOur focus is a contemporary expression of the Catholic ministry of educating youth in todays world.6Churchs mission to proclaim the We at Saint Marys Press have a longGood News of Jesus Christ and history of walking alongside our friends inthe Lasallian mission to provide a Catholic education. We hope to further thathuman and Christian education mission with the pages of this magazine. for young people, including those The magazine title Aspire! speaks to the goals in everywho are economically deprived. With our partners in schools, educators heart: to improve the classroom experience,parishes, and families, we share to touch young lives in a profound way, to off er the mostthe Good News of Jesus Christ accurate theological insights, and to simply be the bestwith Catholic Christian children possible teacher for the youth who are in our classes. and young people through This fi rst issue focuses on the aspiration of truly beingpublications and services.present to the diversity of young people in our schools. Inside are articles and refl ections that touch on keyCONTRIBUTORStopics being discussed in the classroom today. Our hope is that this content will spark deep and meaningfulCorrine L. Carvalho, Joanna Dailey, conversations and provide thoughtful ways forward. Dennis Doyle, Steven Ellair, Mallorie Goodale, Ellen B. Koneck, Sigrid We hope that you fi nd this magazine both helpful and hopefulLindholm, Julie Mickler, Joshua Moritzas you continue the great work of bringing faith to life!Live Jesus in our heartsforever!Steven E\x1f air B S C R I B E @SaintMarysPressS U Dont miss Steven Ellaira single issue! Saint Marys Presssmp.org / aspireT Saint Marys PressO YADSUBSCRIBE TODAY FOR ONLY $19.95.3 Issues: Winter, Spring and Fall to inspire you and your teachers throughout the year.Copyright2019 by Saint Marys Press, Christian Brothers Publications, 702 Terrace Heights, Winona, SUBSCRIBE AT SMP.ORG/ASPIRE MN 55987-1320, www.smp.org. All rights reserved. Permission is granted to reproduce the materials intended for distribution to the children. No other part of this magazine may be reproduced by any means OR CALL THE MINISTRY CARE TEAM 800.533.8095 without the written permission of the publisher.'