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Mission Statement

The Visitation Religion Department is rooted in the Roman Catholic faith tradition and strengthened by the shared vision of Salesian spirituality inspired by the founders of the Visitation, St. Jane de Chantal and St. Francis de Sales. In collaboration with their families, the mission of the department is to make Jesus Christ known, loved, and served in the lives of the students that they may do the same in their own lives and relationships.

Department Objectives

Religion Department Objectives
Students will...

  • Articulate fundamental religious truths found in the Catholic Tradition, Church doctrines, and Holy Scripture.
  • Explain the relationship between Gospel values and principles of Catholic Social Teaching as they take action for justice in the world and show respect for all faith traditions.
  • Cultivate a relationship with God and others through prayer, meditation, faith sharing, liturgy, retreats, reflection, and learning about the faith journeys of others.
  • Express their faith through celebration of the liturgical seasons and sacraments.
  • Appreciate who they are as created in the image and likeness of God and recognize this dignity in others.
  • Develop a sense of moral integrity when making decisions and accept responsibility for their personal choices.
  •  Identify key facets of Salesian spirituality and integrate Salesian virtues into their daily lives.

 Religion Department 
Tricia Menzhuber  Department Chair
B.A. International and Peace Studies
    University of St Thomas
M.Ed.
    University of Notre Dame
At Visitation since 2003
Introduction to Christian Scriptures
Church History
Spirituality, Prayer and Meditation
Senior Seminar

Kathy Daniewicz
B.A. Music & Secondary Education
    College of St. Catherine
Certificate Program, Pastoral Music Ministry
    College of St. Catherine
M.A. Theology
    College of St. Catherine 
At Visitation since 1992 
Peer Ministry and Christian Service
Senior Seminar

Mary McClure  B.A. French Education minor in Theology
    College of St. Catherine's
M.A. Catechetics and Liturgy
    University of St. Thomas
At Visitation, Religion Department, since 2004
Faith and Morality
Introduction to Hebrew Scriptures

Marjorie Ryan  B.A. Education
    College of St. Scholastica
M.A. Theology
    University of Notre Dame
At Visitation since 1990
World Religions
Social Justice

Jane Hilger
 B.A History and Music
     College of St. Catherine
M.A Adult Christian Community Development
      Regis University
At Visitation since 2008
Peer Ministry and Christian Service
Quest for God
Senior Seminar

 Religion Course Descriptions
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