Houses of Holy Cross

Dear Parents,

One way our Holy Cross Youth and Families ministry infuses camaraderie and excitement into our programs is by using a house system (think Hogwarts or Oxford) to build unity across all of the many ways youth and their families connect with Holy Cross Church & School.

Whether your child participates in Faith Formation, Sacramental Prep, Holy Cross School, or Youth Discipleship, each student is placed in one of the four Houses of Holy Cross. Each house is based on one of the four traditional images of the Gospels:  angel, lion, ox, and eagle. These images first find their expression in the Old Testament prophecies of Ezekiel and again later in the New Testament book of Revelation. They are described as the same four living creatures surrounding the Throne of God. It was the Early Church Fathers who recognized and first attributed these living creatures to the Gospel writers–Matthew (angel), Mark (lion), Luke (ox) & John (eagle).

At the beginning of the year, students are sorted into one of these houses and receive a t-shirt (House Shirt). Throughout the year, House competitions (Olympics) are held and House Points are awarded. At the end of the year, House Points are tallied and our House Cup winner is announced. Our hope is that no matter what program or activities your child is involved in at Holy Cross, he or she has a place to belong, have fun, and connect with others.

This year’s first Holy Cross School House Olympics will take place Thursday, October 19. Students will receive their House Shirts this week in school. Please have your child wear their shirt on Thursday to school as their gym shirt. And then make sure to wear it again and join us on Sunday, October 22 for the Holy Cross Fall Festival! It’s free! There will be lots of food and fun for everyone. Rain or shine. Tell your friends and bring them too!

If you have any questions about our Youth and Families ministry at Holy Cross visit holycrossdewitt.org/youth or contact Julie Sheridan & Steve Nepil.