San Damiano Scholar Profile

“Preach the gospel at all times, use words when necessary.” – Francis of Assisi

San Damiano Scholars come in many shapes, colors, sizes, career paths, and religious backgrounds. What binds the scholars together is their desire to integrate their faith in all they do, a passion for making a difference in the world around them, a commitment to serving others, and the courage to listen for how it is God calls them to serve.

High school Involvement

“You have so many gifts to offer the Church and world; your faith, your desire to serve, your spiritual hunger, your vitality, your optimism and idealism, your talents and skills. We can all learn from you, so we ask you to expand your leadership role in witnessing to the Gospel on campus…We look forward to working more closely with you to make the Church ever more effective in announcing the reign of God.”
- A Letter to College Students from the US Catholic Bishops, 1995, p.5.

Scholars are leaders in the following ways during high school:

Church/Religious Community Involvment

Diocesan Youth Council
Retreat Leaders
Bible Study / Faith Sharing
Groups
Lector
Eucharistic Ministers
Cantor
Musician
Choir
Altar Server
Worship Team
Pastoral Council
Youth Group
Mission/Service Trip

Co-Curricular Activities

Athletics
Student Council
Music and Theater participants
Newspaper / Yearbook staff members
Peer Ministers
Retreat Team

Community Involvement

Boy / Girl Scouts
Eagle Scout
4H
Mayors Youth Council

Scholars have been nominated for and received the following awards:

Lilly Scholar
National Honor Society
Who’s Who Among American High School Students
Academic All State
Academic All Conference
Academic Super Bowl
All State Chorus

Campus Activities

“Do not be afraid to go out on the street and into public places like the first apostles, who preached Christ and the good news of salvation in the squares of cities, towns and villages. This is not ime to be ashamed of the Gospel (cf. Rom 1:16). It is the time to preach it from the rooftops (cf. Mt 10:27).”
– Pope John Paul II, homily at the World Youth Day Vigil, Denver, CO 1993

Athletics

Women’s Cross Country
Women’s Soccer
Women’s Softball
Women’s Tennis
Cheerleading
Men’s Baseball
Men’s Cycling
Men’s Track and Field

Leadership

Marian College Student Association
Residence Hall Assistants
Campus Ministry
Community Ministry
Liturgy Team
Shalom Retreat Team
Eucharistic Adoration Committee
Scripture Study Group
Spring Break Immersion Trip
High School Youth Programs
High School Retreat Ministries

San Damiano Scholar Majors

The Scholar can choose from any major. The most likely field of study for a San Damiano Scholar is:

• Theology, Pastoral Leadership, Catholic Studies, Philosophy
• Elementary Education, Religious Education, Physical Education
• Nursing
• Accounting, Business Administration, Finance, Management, Marketing
• Psychology, Sociology