Ut Fidem: Creating a new sense of brotherhood

Will Carstens ‘23

One major consequence of the pandemic has been a profound loss of connection between CC brothers. Social distancing, masks, and online schooling have kept the school year moving forward but have also dampened the sense of community that defines CC.

Here to reinvigorate that sense of community is Ut Fidem. Ut Fidem, which translates to “keep the faith” in Latin, is a club dedicated to the preservation of a community of faith. It promotes the values of Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge through group discussion.

“The club really embodies everything CC is,” noted cofounder freshman David Kibbey. “It takes down the barrier that guys can’t really talk about their problems.”

Through open talk of both matters of faith and issues important to the lives of its members, Ut Fidem aims to create an open and supportive environment wherein people are free to discuss their struggles.

A meeting may begin with the study of a prayer or Bible verse, which then prompts discussion of related problems with school or home life. This environment allows members both to grow closer to God and to form bonds with people whom they otherwise would never have spoken to.

The current objective of the club is to grow as quickly as possible. “We want to get as many people as possible for next year,” explained Mr. Fras, the moderator. The group is open to all who are looking to join. Meetings are on Tuesday mornings at 7:10 in room 223.

Ut Fidem seeks to foster a new sense of faith in its participants.