Student Activities Council

Groups and Organizations

• Chester­ Belloc Debate Society
  The Debate Society exists to provide students with the opportunity to sharpen their intellectual wit and provide practice in extemporaneous speaking. The Debate Society meets numerous times throughout each semester and all members of the student body are invited to participate.
• Choir
  Men’s and women’s choir which sings for Sunday and feast day Masses on campus. The choir sings sacred polyphony by such noted masters as Palestrina, Victoria, and Josquin des Prez. Occasionally the group gives performances off campus.
• The Christendom Players 
  Begun by the late Christendom College English Professor Dr. Patrick Keats, the Players put on a variety of plays and musicals – one in the fall and one in the spring. All students are invited to audition for the plays and others are encouraged to use their talents in helping with set design, makeup, costumes, and music.
• Holy Rood Guild
  This group of women students cleans the Chapel of Christ the King on the Christendom campus six days a week with a deep clean every Saturday morning. Holy Rood also cares for the vestments and altar linens used in the Chapel, and coordinates displays and decorations for religious celebrations.
• Legion of Mary
  The Legion of Mary is a worldwide organization of the lay apostolate founded nearly a hundred years ago. Students in the Legion seek to take the light of faith which they receive at Christendom to the wider world. They do so by accepting a routine of prayer and apostolic works, thus deepening their faith while bringing it to others. Works are some form of evangelization such as bringing the Pilgrim Virgin Statue to homes and dorms, enthroning dorm rooms to the Sacred Heart, and going door to door in the Front Royal area. Please contact Thomas Humm with any questions.
• National Classics Honorary Society ΗΣΦ
  Read more about the national society here: https://www.etasigmaphi.org/.
  Its purposes are (from the national Constitution):
  1. To develop and promote interest in classical study among the students of colleges and universities.
  2. To promote closer relationships among students who are interested in classical study, including inter-campus relationships.
  3. To engage generally in an effort to stimulate interest in classical study, and in the languages, literature, history, and art of ancient Greece and Rome.
• Schola Gregoriana
  The Schola Gregoriana assists in the College community’s worship in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass by chanting the traditional propers. This all­male group thus beautifies the weekly Sunday Mass, helping to elevate the hearts of the Faithful to interior participation in the Holy Sacrifice. The group also chants the propers for the high feasts celebrated during the school year as well as at the graduation Mass.

CLUBS

• Blue Mantle Yearbook Club
  A dedicated team committed to capturing and celebrating the Christendom community via creative and high-quality design, using Adobe InDesign . The Club gives members the hands-on opportunity to work with the exact tools used in the vast world of graphic design.
• Boot Scootin' Wednesdays
  The mission of the club is that line dancing is more than memorizing steps; it is a way to connect, express, and grow as a community. We celebrate the joy of moving together in rhythm, creating a welcoming space where everyone, from absolute beginners to seasoned dancers, has a place on the dance floor. Through shared learning and inclusive spirit, we aim to make line dancing a fun, uplifting experience for all.
• Cards Club
  The Christendom Cards Club exists to create a culture of healthy leisure on campus by reviving the lost art of playing cards. The Cards Club teaches several card games a semester and hosts numerous tournaments for students to practice their card skills. Please contact Dominic Smith with any questions.
  
• Christendom Investment Club
  This club is for those who are interested in learning about investing and the logistics and rules of how investing as a Catholic works. 
• College Republicans
  This club seeks to advance the Republican Platform and the conservative values which are held dear to our great nation, party, and student body. Please contact Carolina Madden with any questions.
• St. Joseph Chamber Orchestra
  The Crusader Chamber Orchestra allows students to exercise and develop their musical talents through regular rehearsals and concerts. Repertoire ranges from music for full orchestra to winds-only and strings-only compositions. All prospective members are welcome to join. Please contact John Teter with any questions. Find out more here!
• Divina Art Club
  The Divina Art Club is devoted to the inspiration of all students. The club is focused on cultivating fellowship and talent, as well as introducing new mediums and styles to its members. It also seeks to display student work around the campus. Please reach out to Elizabeth Koach with any questions.
• God, Glory, and Gold Monuments (The Triple G) Club
  The Triple G Club is dedicated to giving students the opportunity to travel to different historical sites and learn about our great country's past through a Catholic lens. Please contact Madeleine Bassler with any questions.
• Hiking Club
  The Christendom Hiking Club hikes every other week, learns outdoor survival skills, and plans to start camping trips and spiritual retreats as well. Please contact Lillian Long for more info.
• Metanoia
  Metanoia is a student-run publication that enables students to articulate their thoughts on the self, their surroundings, and society and share those thoughts with the wider community through professionally written and elegantly designed articles. Contact Sophia Baltrinic or Teagan Byrne with any questions or submissions.
• Sacred Grounds Coffee Shop
  Thanks to student initiative, the campus coffee shop functions purely by the dedication of student volunteers. Sacred Grounds is located in the basement of St. John the Evangelist Library. Student volunteers learn how to supervise, work on a team, budget, take inventory, and gain many other skills that would prove beneficial to a resume. Please contact Ben Ostrowski with any questions.
• Sed Contra Dance Club
  The Sed Contra Dance club exists to increase the contra dance culture at Christendom through monthly contra dance events taught by experienced dance instructors.
• Shield of Roses
  Following 7:30 am Mass on Saturday, students travel to pray in front of a Planned Parenthood abortion clinic. They normally return to the College in time for the mid­day meal. Once a semester, the Shield of Roses leaders organize a “Mega Shield” event where they try and encourage the entire student body to take part in the prayerful protest. Please contact Kevin Hughs with any questions.
• St. Michael's Martial Arts Club 
  The mission of St. Michael’s Martial Arts Club is to instruct students in the Korean art of Taekwondo, and in doing so, promote the virtues and tenets of the art, including courtesy, integrity, perseverance, self-control, and indomitable spirit. We believe that these tenets together form not only a great martial artist, but also a great Catholic lay apostle and college student. All, regardless of training or skill, are welcome! 
• St. Thomas More Society
  The STMS is a club on campus for anyone interested in pursuing law post-grad or learning more about the ins and outs of landmark court cases. The Society meets once a month to learn about and discuss various Supreme Court cases as well as provide information for pursuing law school. Additionally, the club will invite guest speakers to campus on occasion to speak to the members about their careers in law and answer any questions the club members may have. Please reach out to Christopher Episcopio with any questions.
• Swim Club
  The mission of the club is to provide a swim program that encourages the development of our God-given talents through a strong work ethic, discipline, and self-motivation while improving our mental and cardiovascular heath in a Christ-centered team environment. The club meets once a week to practice swim in lanes off campus. 
• Swing ‘n' Sundaes Club
  Swing 'n' Sundaes is an opportunity to learn swing dance lessons from upperclassmen and many other experienced dancers on campus. Several times each semester, Swing 'n' Sundaes hosts the dance lessons and offers free ice cream sundaes for all those who participate. Please contact Chris Cruz with any questions.
• Tennis Club 
  The Tennis Club is dedicated to giving athletic students the opportunity to compete and learn with each other the simple and enjoyable sport on our very own tennis courts. Please contact Grace Ames with any questions.
• The Christendom Film Club
  This club aims to fuel student creativity by inviting them to showcase their talents and interests in acting, directing, screen-writing, production, and tech to help bring stories and ideas to life on screen! If interested in joining, please contact John Lee.
• The Creative Writing Club
  Professional writers and editors present workshops on various aspects of writing fiction. Workshop topics include genres, plot structure, crafting dynamic characters, research, editing, etc. Please contact Lucy Spiering with any questions.
• The Kilian’s Ceilidh Folk Club
  This club was created to foster a greater love for folk and country music at Christendom College. The term “ceilidh” refers to a traditional Scottish/Irish social gathering that centers around music and dancing, and it is this idea of a musical social gathering that the Kilian’s Ceilidh has adopted as its own. This club aims to create an opportunity for students at Christendom to play, sing, or simply listen to traditional Irish, Scottish, and American folk music.

But Wait! There's More: New Initiatives 

Each year new clubs & organizations are formed by students with different interests. If you are interested in starting a new club, contact Cecilia Delaney at cecilia.delaney@christendom.edu.