Holy Apostles College & Seminary is pleased to make the ministry called The Fireside Fellowship available to students. Created by actor, author and Catholic Robert Hanley, The Fireside Fellowship is a spiritual supplement to Hanley’s book Do You See What I See? Discovering the Obvious, which has been praised by His Eminence, Timothy Cardinal Dolan, His Eminence, Wilton Cardinal Gregory, and other bishops as well as major media outlets.

The mission of The Fireside Fellowship is to enable people to recognize Judeo-Christian principles in everyday experiences and apply them to their lives. The focus of both Hanley’s book and his ministry is on discovering useful, valuable insights in everyday life that seem to float past the observations of most people. By offering practical and spiritual perspectives, the Fellowship hopes to effect a positive change in the life and faith of each person. Now in its 12th consecutive year, these discussion meetings are reaching individuals across the country online.

Each of The Fireside Fellowship discussion meetings addresses a specific topic that is universally relatable, and that each of us deals with in our daily lives—for example, Providence, Goodness, Tolerance, Peace, Perseverance, Change, Trust, Humor, Patience, and Gratitude. By storytelling, whether he’s filling up his car at a gas station, having his teeth cleaned or auditioning for a film starring Robert De Niro and Al Pacino, the universal truths and values Robert uncovers in these anecdotes and short stories relay the everyday applicability of a simple perspective that can provide enormous benefits to each of us in our respective journeys through life and faith.

Pope Francis, in Message of His Holiness Pope Francis For The 54th World Communications Day, January 24, 2020, said, “I would like to devote this year’s message to the theme of storytelling, because I believe that, so as not to lose our bearings, we need to make our own the truth contained in good stories. Stories that build up, not tear down… They can help us understand and communicate who we are… By immersing ourselves in stories, we can find reasons to heroically face the challenges of life.” This is exactly what Robert does at each of The Fireside Fellowship discussion meetings. By incorporating references from the Bible, the lives of the saints, and other religious sources, he demonstrates the relationship between Judeo-Christian principles and the universal topics of today’s everyday life.

Robert has been featured in numerous major media outlets across the country including NBC Nightly News, Washington (DC) Times, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Daily News, and Chicago Tribune. Both the city and county of Los Angeles have honored him with their respective Humanitarian of the Year awards.

Holy Apostles students are welcome to participate in these once-a-month discussion meetings, which will be conducted via Zoom. For further information or to sign up to participate, contact The Fireside Fellowship at https://Robert-Hanley.com/TheFiresideFellowship.php

1. An acknowledgment that the institution signed and returned the Certification and Agreement form and the assurance that the institution used—or intends to use—no less than the required amount of funds received to provide CRRSA grants to students.

HACS has signed and returned the Certification and Agreement form and has used 100% of the allotted CRRSA funds received for Student grants.

2. The total amount of funds that the institution received from the Department of ED.

The allocated amount of CRRSA funds awarded by the Department of ED to HACS was $78,426 of which $15,365 was the assigned student portion to eligible on campus and online students of exceptional need.

3. The total amount of CRRSA grants distributed to students as of the posting/submission date.

The total amount of CRRSA grants distributed to students as of 06/10/21 is $15,365.

4. The total number of students at the institution that were eligible to receive CRRSA grants.

The total number of students at HACS that were eligible to receive CRRSA grants: 54

5. The total number of students at the institution that have received CRRSA grants.

The total number of students at HACS that have received CRRSA grants: 17

6. The methods used by the institution to determine which students received CRRSA grants and how much they received.

The methods used by HACS to determine which students received CRRSA grants was to execute a query in our system for those eligible students (undergraduates and graduates) who had exceptional need as determined by FAFSAs. We have no other way to determine need as we are a FM school and do not have Institutional aid. Although Title IV eligibility was not a requirement we used all the FAFSAs in our system for the required time period, whether they used federal student aid or not.

Emails were sent to that population explaining HEERF II and those students who “incurred expenses directly related to COVID19 and which are included in their cost of attendance” could elect to self-attest, by signing and returning an attached form on that email confirming this, by a specified date.

At the requested target date of April 6, 2021, 17 of the 54 students had returned the form. The total amount was divided by that many and each was allotted approximately $903 and checks were issued immediately.

7. Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the CRRSA grant.

The cost of attendance in the email to them specified the categories of tuition, food, housing, health care inclusive of mental health care, and child care. They were asked NOT to sign if they did not have expenses in those categories as a result of COVID19.

FUNDS FULLY SPENT

This Disclosure is required by the Department of ED to be updated quarterly. However, as the funds are depleted as of this report date of 06/10/21, this is the final report concerning the Student Portion of the CRRSA (HEERF II) funds.

1. An acknowledgment that the institution signed and returned the Certification and Agreement form and the assurance that the institution used—or intends to use—no less than the required amount of funds received to provide ARP grants to students.

HACS has signed and returned the Certification and Agreement form and will use the allotted ARP funds received for Student grants.

2. The total amount of funds that the institution received from the Department of ED.

The allocated amount of ARP funds awarded by the Department of ED to HACS is $131,345 of which $79,091 is the assigned student portion to eligible students of exceptional need, especially undergraduates. Those eligible are “not only citizens and permanent residents, but also refugees, asylum seekers, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) recipients, other DREAMers, and similar undocumented students. International students may also receive these funds but institutions must ensure priority of funds to domestic students.”

3. The total amount of ARP grants distributed to students as of the posting/submission date.

The total amount of ARP grants distributed to students as of 06/10/21 is $0.

4. The total number of students at the institution that are eligible to receive ARP grants.

The total number of students at HACS that are eligible to receive ARP grants: not determined

5. The total number of students at the institution that have received ARP grants.

The total number of students at HACS that have received ARP grants: 0

6. The methods used by the institution to determine which students received ARP grants and how much they received.

The methods used by HACS to determine which students should receive ARP grants has not been determined.

7. Any instructions, directions, or guidance provided by the institution to students concerning the CRRSA grant.

A methodology has not been determined at this time.

This Disclosure is required by the Department of ED to be updated quarterly. The next date shall be July 10, 2021.

Holy Apostles College and Seminary’s Master of Arts in Pastoral Studies (MAPS) has been selected by Intelligent.com as one of the Best Master’s in Ministry Degree Programs for 2021.

Our award-winning MAPS program continues to make huge impacts throughout the world. Available exclusively online, the MAPS program puts ministry education and development readily at the fingertips of anyone – anywhere. Our exceptionally affordable tuition makes it possible to study and graduate without taking on debt. Graduates and students in the MAPS program are readily living out the missions of Holy Apostles – Evangelization!

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Learn more about our amazing MAPS program offering.

Best 15 Online Philosophy Degree Programs in 2021

The Best Value Schools has ranked Holy Apostles College & Seminary as one of the Best 15 Online Philosophy Degree Programs in 2021. In fact, Holy Apostles College & Seminary is the ONLY Catholic institution listed.

“Based in Cromwell, Connecticut, Holy Apostles College and Seminary can deliver the challenging (and affordable) philosophy degree that you want! Grapple with the subjects of Logic, Epistemology, and Metaphysics. An incredible, high-value program that challenges your mind!”

Learn more about our Philosophy programs here: https://holyapostles.edu/academics/

Top 20 Accredited Colleges Of Religion

College Cliffs has ranked Holy Apostles College & Seminary as one of the Top 20 Accredited Colleges of Religion.

“Holy Apostles College and Seminary (which also offers an on-campus alternative) offers a “faithfully Catholic, 100% online and on-campus liberal arts degree for undergraduate students”, including graduate programs that can be taken via distance learning modalities. They also offer a fast-track program that allows students to complete their degrees in less than three years. It is also known as the most affordable Cardinal Newman Society Recommended College, so if you’re also working towards a vocation, this will put you at an advantage.”

Learn more about our Theology and Pastoral Studies programs here: https://holyapostles.edu/academics/