Cardinal Virtues
Join Headmaster Dr. Brake as he explores different topics related to the rebirth of classical Catholic education in Bally, PA.
Episodes
13 episodes
Episode 12: From Wonder to Wisdom: Schools Within the Academy
Join Dr. Brake for the latest episode of Cardinal Virtues and learn about the intentional design of the Saint Francis Classical curriculum and what it provides to students at each stage of their development. This is a must-see (or must...
Episode 11, Part One: New Faces in the Grammar School: Mr. Stover
Join Dr. Brake for a delightful conversation with two of our new faculty members, Mr. William Stover and Miss Julianna Turner, and enjoy getting to know a little more about each of them, including where they are from, their educational backgrou...
Episode 10: A Vocational Way of Life: An Interview with the Dominican Sisters
In this tenth episode, Dr. Brake welcomes Sister Mara Grace and Sister Jacinta of the Dominican Sisters of Saint Cecilia all the way from Tennessee. They discuss all things vocation and have a great time finding connections between the Si...
Episode 9: A Republic, If You Can Keep It
Join Dr. Brake for the latest episode of Cardinal Virtues featuring a discussion of the past, present, and future of our republic and how it relates to the mission of Saint Francis Classical.
Episode 8: How to Live Vertically With Christ
This school year is going to be a game-changer!Join us for the next episode of Cardinal Virtues as Dr. Brake discusses how our school community will be getting back to the basics of a personal relationship with Christ, aided by the team...
Episode 7: Ball or Baal?
Should Athletics be an integral part of a classical curriculum? Join us for the next episode of Cardinal Virtues as Dr. Brake discusses the proper role of athletics in a Saint Francis Classical Education and explores what it means to ha...
Episode 6: Eat a Slice of Humble Pie
Can humility and silence transform your spiritual life?Join Dr. Brake as he examines this question through the prism of some of the great works of Christian thought and explains why you might want to make humble pie a staple of ...
Episode 5: What's In A Name? Part Two-Saint Francis and Catholic
In this episode of Cardinal Virtues, Dr. Brake tells the story of how our school came to be named for Saint Francis and explains what it means to be intentionally Catholic in all we do and why this makes all the difference.
Episode 4: What's In A Name? Part One-Why Classical?
What exactly does it mean to be a “classical” school?Join Dr. Brake for a closer look at why our school is called Saint Francis Classical Catholic Academy, and why a return to this type of curriculum is so beneficial for...
Episode 3: Why Do We Have a Dress Code?
In this episode, Dr. Brake discusses how virtue informs the dress code at Saint Francis Classical and how dressing for the occasion is a sign of respect for others as well as for yourself.
Episode 2: Why Do We Have a Cell Phone Policy?
Join Dr. Brake for Episode 2 of Cardinal Virtues as he begins a conversation regarding our students and screens, including some of the latest research and how SFCCA and families can work together to ensure that these technologies are supporting...
Episode 1: Celebrating Independence Day Classically
Please enjoy our first episode, where Dr. Brake discusses SFCCA’s approach to teaching history and how this approach can give you some ideas for celebrating Independence Day that might just become beloved family traditions.