The Crown of Creation Household begins every Lord’s Day joyfully singing “We lay down our crowns / At the feet of Jesus.” This message is strongly represented in the Household’s devotion to St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body in their covenant, recognizing man as made in the image and likeness of God.

2026 coordinator and Senior Grace Goodman explained the Household’s background. “Crown of Creation comes from the idea that man and woman, particularly woman, but humanity in general, was created last out of creation,” she said. “[We focus] on [the] dignity we have inherently as a human person but especially focus on femininity.” This focus prompts the Household to perceive every person in the loving eyes of God. 

Goodman also shared the Household’s four pillars, which include: the image and likeness of God, spiritual motherhood, interpersonal communion and purity of heart. She shared the importance of encountering God through other people and receiving everyone with the adoptive love of Christ. This is especially highlighted in the Household’s recognition for the gift of womanhood. 

Commenting that the fourth was her favorite pillar, she shared: “Theology of the Body talks a lot about sexuality and a lot of the times we just think about external purity in  general… Purity of heart is really a disposition that doesn’t just have to do with chastity… but also how we see the person and how we love them purely.”

As a message to Franciscan students about purity of the body and soul, Grace concluded: “It can be so easy to compare ourselves to others whether that is physically… or even spiritually, especially on this campus… But just [realize] the Lord has a specific purpose for you and He’s made you good… The Lord has a call for your life and that can be hindered by being distracted by what God has called others to do.”

When three-year-long members Bridget Tuttle and Elise Lenard were asked about what drew them to the Crown of Creation Household, both answered Theology of the Body. “I think something that sets us apart is just a very authentic hospitality,” Tuttle said. “We spend so much time talking about the dignity of the person that… we feel so seen, known, and loved because of [our] sisters.” 

Another Crowns member, Elise, also reflected on the Household’s impact for her love of John Paul II’s writings. She said, “The Theology of the Body nights drew me in… the direct study of the text and diving into the mystery of Genesis… was so intellectual but also so personal.” Elise also mentioned her enjoyment for other John Paul II’s works such as The Jeweler’s Shop and Our God’s Brother.

Both members commented on the imitate relationship the sisters are called to have with Christ. The Household takes on a bridal spirituality, where every woman is called to be the bride of their bridegroom, Christ.

New intent and junior, Sofia Cabada, emphasized that “Every single one of us is made uniquely but we are all called to… make up His mystical body… I have never been a part of a community that was just so welcoming… [It] gave me insight into the community God is calling us to be a part of.”

After speaking to different members of the Household, it’s clear that community and dignity are at its heart. These young women lay down their crowns to build spiritual ones for the unity of the mystical body of Christ.