What it means to be a Saint

What it means to be a Saint

Steven Henderson

By definition, a saint is “a special person who lived a holy life, a person who shows us how to follow Jesus.” Now none of us will likely ever become true saints, but when looking at this definition, one can apply it to Holy Cross College. We have various organizations on campus that give us the opportunity to better ourselves mentally, physically, and spiritually, both on and off campus. These organizations include Social Concerns, which deals with service, and Mission Team, which deals with developing a stronger relationship with God. Because Holy Cross is a smaller school, it is easy to start a new club based on your own personal interests, which would be much harder to do at a larger institution. We help one another inside and outside the classroom, because as a Holy Cross family, we all want each other to achieve. This is what a saint would do.

Jessica Green

To be a saint is to be part of the community of Holy Cross. We are a family here! Just by being at the school, no matter how involved or uninvolved you are, you feel its spirit.

Ellen Ludwig

To be a Holy Cross Saint is to be a lucky individual surrounded in a tight community with amazing opportunities waiting at your doorstep.

Dave Bendel

Being a saint can be described in three words: Truth, Unity, and Charity. To be a saint is to be truthful to yourself and others, united with the ones around you, and being charitable to the community in which we live.

Amara Zielinski

Being a Holy Cross Saint is a unique college experience. As the coach of the Holy Cross cheerleading squad, it is my privilege to play an active role in promoting school spirit. Here at Holy Cross we have a lot of it! It will encourage every Holy Cross student to participate in the many activities offered at Holy Cross, because by participating in these activities, you can see firsthand what it means to be a saint.

Andy Buehl

What does it mean to be a Holy Cross Saint? Good question. I bet you some people would put long drawn out answers of what they think it means to be a Holy Cross Saint. Personally I don't think that's necessary. All I know is that I am a classy, witty, intelligent, and socially concerned person who is single and ready to mingle. In my eyes that’s what it means to be a saint!

Diane Querciagrossa

To be a saint means to be effective in society. Many people these days are not aware of “the bigger picture,” the world outside their own community. Being a saint is to be able, aware, and compassionate toward all.

Devon Davis

A saint is someone who takes pride in going to a Catholic college that actually upholds Christian morals and values. A saint is also someone who contributes to this amazing community.

Vincent Volpe

Right now it means going to school fulltime and working two jobs. It means Ramen noodles, staying up until strange hours of the night pecking at a keyboard, and coming home to an empty apartment, dirty clothes, and a sink full of dirty dishes. It means I need to run the vacuum and shave my face more often. It means I am here to focus on my education. It means that I have not given up yet, I haven't quit. It means a lot more, but it’s time for me to go meet Fr. Thomas for help with my math.

Katie Fetters

Being a Holy Cross Saint is being able to know almost everyone in the school, whether you know the person from a club, team, or maybe from sharing a class together. Everywhere you go, you see someone you know and that is what I love about this school. A Holy Cross Saint is someone who has school spirit, supports the team through the good times and the bad, and has a great time doing it! I love being a Holy Cross Saint, being a part of the small community and enjoying all of the Saints sports and activities! Go Saints!

Mary Miller

A saint, to me, is supporting your fellow saints in their activities and academics while also being a part of the Holy Cross Community!

Chantel Albert

Being a saint means you are proud of being who you are. It means waking up every morning not caring how people think of you, or that you are being judged for being different. Being a saint is something I am proud of because Holy Cross gave me a shot at being an individual and showed me what I have to offer to the world.

Nicole Molnar

To be a Holy Cross Saint is a privilege that is achieved with hard work and desire. Sure, many students are accepted in to Holy Cross as freshman and are able to call themselves a part of the Holy Cross community, but it is only those ambitious students that continue to stay at Holy Cross and live out the mission of the Brothers and the college that truly makes them Holy Cross Saints. It takes four years of a Holy Cross education to be a saint and to absolutely appreciate Holy Cross and take pride in being a saint.

Randy Ebright

For me, to be a Holy Cross Saint, or any saint for that matter, means doing the right thing for the right reason. A truly "good" gesture involves helping others without expecting anything in return, as opposed to performing charitable actions for personal gain. Personal gain and even recognition are nowhere in a saint’s thoughts, only the goal of coming to the aid of others. Saints should believe they are no better than any other person, and when they do get recognized for some good action, they should only respond with a shrug and exclaim, “I only did what anyone else would have.” Humility, sacrifice, and work with the people are daily events in saints' lives. A saint truly is not an ivory tower thinker, but should immerse themselves in life and not promote themselves above anyone else. Most importantly, a saint is flawed. When mistakes are made, a saint has the wisdom and courage to recognize them and attempt to correct or compensate for them. Anyone can be a saint and at one time or another everyone has been one. However, one should act as consistently as possible for the benefit of others and the community.