William C. Michael

The Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Catechism of the Council of Trent are two important documents for Catholics. They provide guidance and instruction on the beliefs and practices of the Catholic faith. But what is the difference between the two catechisms? Let’s take a closer look. The Catechism of the Catholic Church is a comprehensive document that was published in 1992. It provides a clear and easy-to-understand explanation of Catholic beliefs, morals, and practices. The catechism covers a wide range of topics, from the basics of the faith found in the Apostles’ Creed, to more complex topics like … Continue

Text Printable Version O Ineffable Creator, who, from the treasures of Your wisdom, have established three hierarchies of angels, have arrayed them in marvelous order above the fiery heavens, and have marshaled the regions of the universe with such artful skill. You are proclaimed the true font of light and wisdom, and the primal origin raised high beyond all things. Pour forth a ray of Your brightness into the darkened places of my mind; disperse from my soul the twofold darkness into which I was born: sin and ignorance. You make eloquent the tongues of infants. Refine my speech and … Continue

In lesson 82 of the Academy’s Aesop’s Fables course, we read of the famous Greek orator Demades. Most students are not familiar with this man, so let’s answer the question, “Who was Demades?” Demades was a famous ancient Greek speaker and politician who lived over 2,000 years ago. He was born in the city of Athens and grew up during a time of great change in Greece. Demades was known for his powerful speeches and his ability to persuade people. He was a member of the popular assembly, where he would give speeches to the people of Athens. He was … Continue

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In this lesson, we begin the study of Verbs, which will continue through lesson 82. Here, we will learn what a verb is and what different classes of verbs there are. To complete this lesson, complete the following tasks: Lesson I. Verbum est pars orationis, quae modos et tempora habet neque in casus declinatur. Translation: A Verb is a part of speech, which moods and tenses has and not into cases is declined. Here we have the definition of a verb, which is to be memorized. Note the three characteristics of a verb: it has moods, or different ways of … Continue

The lesson below belongs to the Classical Liberal Arts Academy’s Greek Reading I course. In this course, we study the Gospel of St. John in the New Testament. Students wishing to master the lesson below are to complete translation exercises daily from Greek into English and English into Greek, until every Greek word and its English meaning are memorized. Text 26 ἀπεκρίθη αὐτοῖς ὁ Ἰωάννης λέγων: ἐγὼ βαπτίζω ἐν ὕδατι: μέσος ὑμῶν ἕστηκεν ὃν ὑμεῖς οὐκ οἴδατε, 27 ὁ ὀπίσω μου ἐρχόμενος, οὗ οὐκ εἰμὶ ἐγὼ ἄξιος ἵνα λύσω αὐτοῦ τὸν ἱμάντα τοῦ ὑποδήματος. 28 ταῦτα ἐν Βηθανίᾳ ἐγένετο πέραν … Continue

In lesson 30, we studied the declension of the Latin pronouns. In lessons 31-34, we will study a number of different composite pronouns, built from the simple pronouns studied in lesson 30, whose meaning and declension are important to know for Latin reading and translation. To complete the objectives of this lesson, complete the following tasks: Lesson In lesson 31, we studied the first of several classes of composite pronouns, that is, pronouns composed of simple pronouns, which begin with the pronoun quis. In this lesson, we will study a fourth and final class, which are formed from the pronouns … Continue