In time, it became a defined system of virtues that urged medieval society to strive to embody all that was good, noble, valiant, and honorable in human relations. As a system, it suggested that men of means and strength should serve and protect the weak, conduct themselves as gentlemen when not on the field of valor, and that they should be instruments of Christ’s justice in the world in confronting tyranny and cruel landholders. At first, it was a set of loose conventions flowing from a Christian conception of nobility and civic duty. Our aim is to guide students to find noble ways of treating and serving one another, at school, at home, and on the court.Ĭhivalry developed through the long centuries of Christendom as a code of conduct that restrained the powerful. For the past several weeks, we have dedicated a lot of time and energy to conversations about how we can firmly plant the banner of chivalry at Holy Rosary Academy. The experience courtside was a consummation point for several families whose members serve on the faculty and staff of the school. How could one not feel a bit chuffed, knowing that the people who know you best and care for you the most have likened your efforts to the valor and resolution of medieval knights? Sometimes, the mere knowledge that others think well of you can assist you in making a better effort-or even lead you to be a better person. Being hailed as knights by parents, friends, and siblings was a great boost to the spirit and energy of our team. Patton, our redoubtable parent volunteer Coach, the Knights claimed victory in contests where they were never the odds-on favorites to take gold and silver standings.Īt moments like this, we are able to appreciate the power that we have to help others find the strength and stamina to be and do their best. Under the outstanding guidance and fortitude of Mrs. Rallying, they took the season Championship at the Middle School level, and Second Place for Upper Elementary play. These lyrics, penned by HRA’s own Mario Bird and sung to the tune of the Notre Dame Fight Song, lifted the spirits of our students that day. The small but faithful HRA cheering section piped up with: In the middle of the contest, when it seemed that their energy and focus were flagging, one of our parents suddenly passed around to all of us small slips of paper with the lyrics of the Holy Rosary Academy Fight Song printed on them. As the matches wore on, however, our players grew weary. It was clear that they were getting better with each passing play. Sitting in the stands, I was so proud to cheer with gusto, “GO KNIGHTS!” My admiration for our students grew as I watched them play as a tight team, heard them communicate effectively with one another on the court, and saw them return strong volleys. Recently, Holy Rosary Academy’s two volleyball teams surged to impressive victories over larger or better funded institutions. Alfred Lord Tennyson, The Idylls of the King, Book II Live pure, speak true, right wrong, follow the King. Follow the deer? Follow the Christ, the King,
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