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Each year, the junior class visits the Holocaust Memorial Museum as part of their theology program in Sacraments and Catholic Social Teaching. This year, the juniors visited in early December; this week, as we honor International Holocaust Remembrance Day on January 27, students shared what they learned from the experience.

"My junior class visit to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum profoundly shaped my understanding of Holocaust history and social justice," said Kana '26. "Social justice emphasizes the importance of upholding the dignity of every person, and witnessing the atrocities of the Holocaust underscored how easily this can be stripped away when society turns a blind eye to hate and discrimination."

As a Jewish-American student, Maddie '26 said she particularly was touched by the respect and engagement of her peers with this history. "The lesson of the [museum] of 'never again' is one that should be used when thinking of current social justice issues worldwide," Maddie said. "The museum is a clear reminder that we must learn and understand our history to be able to change as a society and move forward towards a future of justice."

Kana added, "This experience reinforced that social justice is not just a belief, but a call to action—one that demands we proactively work for a more just and compassionate world for everyone."

"This experience has reminded of the hope we have for our future with the increasing number of students passionately learning about the past in order to know how to approach injustices in our society as we come of age," noted Maddie.