Portrait of the Crusader

A Crusader is...

Communicates effectively through productive discourse and the written word
Demonstrates initiative, responsibility, and resilience with a collaborative spirit
Prioritizes growth, views failure as opportunity, and strives for the best version of oneself
Thinks critically about the synthesis of data and responds creatively with defendable, original work
Solves problems through innovation, imagination, and self-advocacy
Seeks personal relevance in and ownership of learning to become truly college and career ready

Practices honest self-reflection, mindfulness, and the examination of conscience.
Demands fairness, respects others’ beliefs, and values the uniqueness of every human being.
Internalizes spheres of influence including family, school, nation, and world.
Respects and celebrates the traditions of family and our Holy Cross community.
Recognizes and reflects on divine Providence in everyday life. Serves those in need in our world with a selfless and generous spirit.

Engages in the quest for happiness and fulfillment with passion, optimism, and courage.
Pursues personal and collective goals with zeal, fidelity, care, and purpose.
Follows a moral compass rooted in respect, character, integrity, hope, and kindness.
Fosters relationships with loyalty, compassion, and empathy.
Lives with confidence and bravery tempered by gratitude, humility, and grace.
Inspires peers as a role model who serves the common good with selflessness and sacrifice.