Congratulations to the 2016 Archdiocese of Santa Fe Catholic Schools Distinguished Disciple Honorees

Annually, the Archdiocese of Santa Fe annually hosts the Distinguished Disciple Dinner at the Hotel Albuquerque. This year’s awards took place on May 6, 2016. Students, teachers, and volunteers alike were nominated by their school communities as examples of Christ-like character. The Archdiocese recognized 31 individuals from 16 schools who emanate genuinely distinguished disciple-hood. Awardees regularly reach out to those who are less fortunate, volunteer for projects to help the school and larger community, are compassionate and caring to all, and live out Catholic faith on a daily basis.

According to this definition, Distinguished Disciples:

1) Make a conscious choice to be followers of Christ

2) Live that choice through actions regardless of the cost to themselves

3) Treat all they have - both talents and possessions - as blessings to be shared with others

4) Build the kingdom of God though their example of joyful generosity and sacrifice

Thank you, Distinguished Disciples, for bringing the kingdom of God nearer through your role model in our communities. Congratulations on your awards!