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Marc Postiglione

Marc Postiglione

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Marc Postiglione grew up in a family of six children, originally from Staten Island, New York. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in History from Long island University and a Master of Arts Degree in Theology with a concentration in moral theology from St. Joseph’s College and Seminary in Yonkers, New York.

After deciding that he would not become a priest, Marc worked as the Director of Religious Education for St. Joseph’s Church in Bellevue, Iowa. He also taught theology for Newman High School in Sterling, Illinois and was the At-Risk-Coordinator at Marquette, High School also in Bellevue.

After returning from the Midwest, Marc has been teaching at Union County College for the past thirteen years, nine of which have been as the Coordinator of the Sport Management Program for the College. He is an Assistant Professor of Business and has also taught classes in World History, American History, Freshman Seminar, Concepts of Health and Wellness and an Introduction to Golf class. Marc has served as the assistant golf coach for the college for thirteen years.

In addition to his full-time teaching work, Marc and his wife Sarah are active in their home parish of St. Anne’s. Marc coordinates the Confirmation Program and serves as leader of the Parish liturgical ministry. Sarah, Marc, their son David and daughter Clare live in New Jersey. Marc has a passion for teaching and working with young adults. He loves every second of his weekend time with Sarah, David and Clare. His hobbies include golf, reading and anything outdoor related.

Below is a list of his articles, the most recent first.

3 Things Confirmation Candidates Need to Know

3 Things Confirmation Candidates Need to Know

by Marc Postiglione | How would you define the word irony? Might I propose a good working definition as: a situation that is strange or funny because things happen in a way that seems to be the opposite of what you expected. The same Peter, who out of fear for his own life three times denied that he ever knew Jesus, is now standing in front of the Christian community in Jerusalem boldly declaring the truth about Jesus Christ for the entire world to hear.

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4 Ways to Prepare for World Youth Day 2016: Pope Francis and the Beatitudes

4 Ways to Prepare for World Youth Day 2016: Pope Francis and the Beatitudes

by Marc Postiglione | The next World Youth Day will be held in Krakow in 2016 and Pope Francis has written a short message to the youth of the world to help prepare for this momentous occasion. Each year, Pope Francis will reflect on a different Beatitude in anticipation of Krakow 2016. The first Beatitude that the Pope reflects on: Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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The Tremendous Gift of Freedom and Destiny

The Tremendous Gift of Freedom and Destiny

Recently in a class to our Confirmation students, I was attempting to explain that much of morality can be traced to Genesis 1:26-27 and the creation of man in the ‘image and likeness of God.’ As I was preparing for the lesson, I thought back to three works that have inspired me and have always been faithful companions in my teaching experiences

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Heroic Truth: Pressing on towards Bethlehem

Heroic Truth: Pressing on towards Bethlehem

As someone who has been teaching high school and college now for more than fourteen years, it has become life’s daunting task to motivate students. In an age of instant communication, a teacher needs to be able to convey subject material in a way that is both ever dramatic and always engaging. It used to be a concern to worry about a bad day; now, one has to worry about an un-engaging minute.

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