Hosted by Mr. Brown, featuring various professors, Thomistic Dinners include a catered meal where students gather to discuss a reading of St. Thomas Aquinas with the faculty of the college. This is typically held in Old Chapel Hall.

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“Principles” is a publication of Christendom College that features speakers writing on a variety of trending topics. The Principles Lectures Series is an extension of that, and features a speaker giving an in-person talk on a trending topic. These live lectures are typically given in Kilian’s Café.

Watch or listen to past Principles lectures here.

Seniors in the theology, political science and economics, English language and literature, mathematics, natural science, and philosophy departments deliver oral defenses of their senior theses at the end of the fall and spring semesters. These presentations are open to the wider community.

A quodlibet is an open forum, where students are able to ask a panel of faculty any academic questions they wish. Hosted by Mr. Brown, the event occurs several times a year, often in the lower level of the library.

Each department at Christendom hosts a number of lectures each semester, covering a variety of topics within their respective fields. Students are welcome and encouraged to attend these lectures and ask questions.

Watch or listen to past department lectures here.

At the beginning of each academic year, the entire faculty takes an Oath of Fidelity to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.

Parliamentary debates are hosted by the Chester-Belloc Debate Society. A student-run organization, the Chester-Belloc Debate Society is an opportunity for students to engage in parliamentary-style debate with their peers, alumni, and faculty. Debates are held several times a semester in the Chester-Belloc room of Regina Coeli Hall, and all attendees are required to dress up for the debates.

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The Classics department hosts a "Latin Lunch" in the Commons each week, where students and faculty gather to speak and discuss a work in Latin over lunch.

Swing 'N' Sundaes is a student-run club that meets several times each semester in the Commons to offer swing lessons to interested students. Many students attend the event, which also features ice cream.

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The Homecoming Dance is one of the best dances of the year, featuring a live swing orchestra! Alumni, students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend this dance. It is typically held in the Commons.

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The Halloween Dance is hosted by the freshman class president. Students are invited to wear costumes for the event and compete in a costume contest. The dance is typically held in the Commons.

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Christmas Formal is one of the biggest events of the year, hosted by SAC. The event features a catered dinner beforehand. Following dinner, the final Secret Santa gifts are exchanged among students before the seniors, faculty, and staff proceed to a special cocktail hour. The Christmas Formal Dance begins soon after. This past year's dance was held in the St. Louis the Crusader Gymnasium.

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The "Welcome Back" Dance is held the weekend students return from their holiday break and is a fun way to kick off the spring semester. Sometimes the dance has a unique theme. In the past, it has been a “Roaring 20's" dance or a “Black and White” dance.

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An annual tradition in the spring, this dance switches things up by encouraging the ladies to ask the gents. Sadie Hawkins is typically a date dance, though bringing a date is always optional. Traditionally, the dance is given a theme and couples attend in fun costumes.

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Hosted by the senior class, the Dance Under the Stars is one of the final dances of the year. Weather dependent, the event may move inside the Commons, but features stars overhead either way!

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One of the biggest events of the academic year, Spring Formal is when Christendom students get decked out in their fanciest outfits for an evening of dancing and socializing. This event is typically the only dance held off-campus, with the location changing every year.

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Graduates and their families spend this evening in celebration as their final semester comes to a close. The graduation dance features a live swing band and also a viewing of the annual Senior Slideshow.

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Held during Parents and Family Weekend, the Senior Benefit Concert features a huge variety of musical talent on the stage in the Commons. Parents and students pay a minimal entrance fee to view the concert, with all of the proceeds going towards the senior class gift.

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A musical event held in the fall around the feast of St. Cecilia, St. Cecilia’s Night is a talent show that features students performing a variety of musical acts. This event is typically held in the Commons or Old Chapel Hall.

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Once a semester, the Christendom Players, led by alumna Liz Foeckler, perform a theatrical production, typically a play in the fall and a musical in the spring. These productions feature impressive set design, elaborate costumes, and layered performances from the students involved.

Cup O’ Coeli is an annual musical talent night that is held in the spring, featuring a variety of musical performances from students. It used to be held in Regina Coeli hall (hence, the name), but it has been held in the lower level of the library in recent years due to space.

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A great tradition at Christendom, Coffee House is a night of comedic live talent in the Commons. Students break out their best comedy routines for the event, which also features videos — including one from the Spring Romers!

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This singing competition is held during the annual Dorm Wars weekend, with the panel of judges consisting of beloved faculty and staff. Teams compete by performing a song of their choice using only their voices—no instruments.

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Mystery Dinner Theater is an elaborate comedic production performed by the senior class every spring to raise funds for the senior class gift. Written, directed, and performed entirely by the students, the show is an interactive whodunit, where audience members enjoy a fancy dinner and participate in solving a crime. 

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This Dorm Wars competition brings out the best dancers on campus, as they show off their swing and waltz skills and compete for the top prize. This event is typically held in the Commons.

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The Crusader Chamber Orchestra seeks to bring together the most talented classical musicians at Christendom College. Through rehearsals, end-of-semester concerts, and fundraisers, the Orchestra aims to provide students with the opportunity to use and develop their musical talents.

This annual game usually occurs during Homecoming Weekend. Men who sign up to play are divided according to the state in which they were born — thus, East and West. The event usually features games for children and is typically played on Crusader Field.

This annual game is played between the freshmen/junior women of campus and the sophomores/seniors. It is typically held on Crusader Field.

This annual golf tournament is held in honor of former athletic director Thomas S. Vander Woude, who gave his life for his son. Held at Shenandoah Valley Golf Club, the tournament draws many alumni, faculty, staff, and current students, raising funds for student-athletes.

The athletic department hosts several intramural sports during each semester, giving students an opportunity to form teams and compete with their classmates. The games, which include volleyball, dodgeball, wiffle ball, ultimate frisbee, soccer, and basketball, are held in St. Louis the Crusader Gymnasium and on Crusader Fields.

The Shenandoah River is practically Christendom's backyard, allowing students to canoe or kayak throughout the year! A longer canoe trip is hosted at the beginning of each fall semester.

Christendom is surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains, giving students the opportunity to explore and see the sites. Mr. Brown regularly leads hiking trips in the fall and spring. Occasionally, during these hikes, Mass is celebrated at the top of the mountain.

Oktoberfest is another great tradition at Christendom, started by professor emeritus Dr. Robert Rice. The event is a celebration of German culture, inspired by the Oktoberfest celebration that occurs in Germany every year. Typically held in front of the Commons, students enjoy German food, wear lederhosen and dirndls, and enjoy special Oktoberfest-themed games.

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The Feast of Christ the King is an important one on campus — it is the name of our Chapel, after all! On this feast, special vespers are prayed, and the botafumeiro is swung in the chapel.

Italian Night is an annual tradition at the college, beginning with an Italian dinner in the Commons. Later in the evening, a dance is held, featuring Italian music. This past fall, the dance was held in the chapel piazza.

A musical event held in the fall in honor of St. Cecilia, St. Cecilia’s Night is a talent show that features a variety of musical acts. This event is typically held in the Commons or Old Chapel Hall.

Watch past performances here.

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The St. Joseph’s Day Dinner is another annual tradition at the college, with an elaborate Italian feast prepared in the Commons. The celebration begins with a procession from Christ the King Chapel, with a statue of St. Joseph leading the way into the Commons, before the feast begins.

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The library hosts an evening of caroling in the library rotunda before the end of the fall semester, inviting the entire campus to come and sing Christmas carols and enjoy cookies and hot chocolate.

On the first Sunday of May each year, there is a traditional May Crowning of the college's Mary statue before Mass. All senior women are encouraged to carry a rose up to the Blessed Mother, and the youngest freshman lady is chosen to crown Mary.

Christendom College students are one of the largest groups at the Front Royal Walk for Life, which is held every fall on Main Street in Front Royal. The students raise money for the Front Royal Pregnancy Center in the weeks leading up to the walk as well, making the college one of the biggest sponsors of the Walk.

Christendom students volunteer at Front Royal's local food bank and help stock shelves, making sure there is food for the town's impoverished.

The entire college attends the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., traveling there via chartered buses. United under a giant Christendom College banner, the school marches through D.C. joyfully as it celebrates life and protests the evils of abortion. Classes are never held on this day so that all who wish to attend may do so.

Many students raise funds to participate in Spring Break Mission Trips each year! Past trips have included the Dominican Republic, Honduras, and Chicago. Locations vary each year and are announced in the previous fall, allowing students plenty of time to plan.

The Legion of Mary promotes the holiness of its members and their apostolic works.  The College has two Praesidia of the Legion of Mary which meet in St. Augustine Hall’s basement on Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 7:00 P.M.

At the Well is a women’s formational series, often held in Kilian’s or in one of the women’s residence halls. The series often features a woman or several women who speak on a variety of topics.

Into the Deep is a men’s formational series, often held in Kilian’s Cafe. The series often features a man or several men who speak on a variety of topics.

On the first Friday of every month, students, faculty, and staff pray a Holy Hour together in Christ the King Chapel. Following the Holy Hour, there is typically a social in Kilian’s Café featuring a talk from a special guest.

The student life office and the chaplaincy host a men’s and women’s convocation in the fall semester. The men’s convocation features a talk, followed by food and games. The women’s convocation follows a similar format.

The college chaplains often deliver a series of talks during the year, focusing on prayer, how to deal with vices, and more.

During the year, students travel off-campus to monasteries for weekend retreats, typically with a faculty or staff member leading the trip. In addition, the chaplaincy leads retreats on-campus during the year as well, with these retreats typically taking on a silent format.

Every class at Christendom begins with a prayer, directing the whole class towards the center of Christendom's mission—Christ.

The Crazies exist to boost school spirit and attendance at Christendom sporting events. Additionally, the Crazies are responsible for writing and leading cheers.

Metanoia is a student-run magazine that showcases the height of Christendom excellence in the areas of journalism, art, and design. It is meant to inspire thoughtful conversation among the student body and the broader Christendom community.  Metanoia articles address issues concerning society, our immediate surroundings, and ourselves. Metanoia allows promising students the opportunity to develop their talents so that they can use contemporary media to “Restore All Things in Christ.”

Professors hold a variety of bonfire talks throughout the year, taking advantage of the beautiful evenings in the Shenandoah Valley. In addition, the Student Activities Council will host bonfire events as well, featuring students playing music and more.

Students have been painting a giant rock on campus for decades now. Who knows how many layers of spray paint there are? We do not.

On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, class officers will deliver announcements to the Christendom community. They deliver them during lunch, informing everyone of what events are coming up that week.

In the spring, before Spring Formal, the school auctions off special dinners hosted by members of the faculty and staff. Students bid on these dinners during lunch one day, raising hundreds of dollars — all of which go towards the college's pro-life efforts.

Dorm Wars has been a tradition at the college since 2011-12, with residence halls paired up together to compete in a variety of events during the spring. These events include: a swing and waltz competition, an a cappella competition, cooking competitions, art and poetry contests, and others.

Every Christendom event ends the same: with the singing of the "Salve Regina" by the entire Christendom community. This tradition has existed for decades now and is a way of showing gratitude and honoring our Blessed Mother.

During senior year, the seniors are treated to several special events, such as senior pub nights and senior dinners. The pub nights are laid back — a chance for seniors to hang out as a class. The dinners are more formal affairs, with the dinner in the fall featuring a special talk from a faculty member and the one in the spring welcoming seniors' parents the night before commencement.

Every Wednesday during the academic year (except during Lent), the college's Student Ambassadors are treated to homemade cookies in the Admissions Office. These "Happy Hours" give the ambassadors a chance to catch up with the admissions office and other ambassadors.

Every spring semester, Vice President for Enrollment Tom McFadden welcomes senior men into his home to teach them how to make delicious meals for their future families — including the meal featured in this video, grilled London broil with béarnaise sauce, twice baked potatoes, broccoli, and brownies/ice cream for dessert.

A group of men on campus sings songs to the women on their birthdays during the academic year. They traditionally show up beneath her window at night and sing special requests for the birthday girl.