Saint Tarcisius was a young Roman boy who lived in the days of the early church. Because Christians were being killed for their beliefs, they had to meet in secrecy in the catacombs.

One day when Tarcisius attended Mass in the catacombs, a volunteer was needed to take holy communion to the Christians in prison. Tarcisius begged to go saying no one would suspect that a young boy was carrying the Sacred Hosts. The Hosts were wrapped in white cloth and placed under his cloak.

On his way to the prison, a group of schoolmates urged Tarcisius to join their games. He refused and said he was on an errand. The boys tried to insist he stay. Tarcisius prayed to our Lord to make him strong. Hearing this, the boys realized Tarcisius was a Christian. The gang of boys beat him down but Tarcisius would not let go of the Sacred Hosts.

A Roman solider, also a Christian, approached the group and demanded to know why the boy was beaten to death. The boys told the soldier it was because Tarcisius was a Christian and they were after the "Christian Secret" he was hiding. They admitted to finding nothing and ran off. The Roman soldier searched Tarcisius' body but there was no trace of the Hosts in his hands or clothing. Tarcisius died defending the Blessed Sacrament.

We are proud to be known as "The Tars" and hope by our "spirit" and sportsmanship, we show that we too, are followers of Jesus Christ.

--Author Unknown