Seton Hill University held its 39th annual crib ceremony on Tuesday night. Members of the freshman class, including some of the Class of 2021 officers, took turns reading Bible passages as volunteer students presented figures to place in the crib. After the figure of Jesus was placed, Father Pio blessed the crib to end the ceremony.
Following the crib ceremony, the sophomore class held its annual light up night ceremony to illuminate the Christmas tree located outside Lowe Dining Hall.
Photos by H.Carnahan/Setonian.
Seton Hill student musicians performed “O Come All Ye Faithful,” “O Holy Night” and “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing” at the crib ceremony.
Student volunteers wait for their turn to place their figures in the crib.
Freshman class president Alexandrea Masocco welcomes everyone at the start of the crib ceremony.
Alex Arp and Harrison Klein present a reading from the Gospel of Luke.
Reflections are shown in the fountain in SHU’s courtyard during the crib ceremony.
Freshman class treasurer Matthew Alexander presents another reading from the Gospel of Luke.
Faith Dent reads a passage from the Book of Isaiah before Jesus is placed in the crib.
Father Pio prepares to bless the crib after all the figures have been placed.
The crib with its figurines is located in the SHU courtyard.
Students took turns placing each of the figures during the crib ceremony.
From left to right, Class of 2021 officers Matthew Alexander (treasurer), Caitlin Srager (secretary), Alexandrea Masocco (president) and Colin Torpey (vice president) pose for a picture next to the completed crib.
