Saints & Scholars 2021

One week that changed the way students see the world

The Saints & Scholars Summer Theology Institute’s one-week program provided high school students the opportunity to live on a college campus, participate in lively seminar discussions, serve local community organizations, and share experiences with students from around the country. This year, we were excited to return to an on-campus, overnight event that welcomed over 60 high school students. Participants came from the Indiana/Midwest region, Virginia, Texas, California, Georgia, Arkansas, and New York.

Students choose one of six tracks, each learning how theology and our faith intersects with culture. The program offered the following tracks: Theology & Media, Theology & Ecology, Theology & Public Health, Theology & Human Rights, Theology & Education, and Theology & Leadership.

Each day began with prayer, breakfast, and a seminar taught by faculty members. Following lunch, tracks had “immersion experiences” on and off-campus learning how the chosen track is lived out in concrete ways in the local community. The days ended with Mass and dinner. Evening activities included a track tournament, free time, study time, a banquet dinner, and outdoor activities. Besides daily Mass, students were offered times for Confession and Adoration throughout the week.

Learn more about future Saints & Scholars opportunities by visiting hcc-nd.edu/saints-and-scholars.

“My hope is that the students who attended Saints & Scholars will return home with a greater love of Christ and his Church, and renewed commitment to live a sacramental life, and to implement what they learned in their local communities – being Christ’s hands and feet to the world.”

Andrew Ouellette, Director of the Office of Campus Ministry, Director of Saints & Scholars Institute, and Adjunct Faculty in Department of Theology.