This week’s readings challenge us to recognize that we all inherit traditions, many of which include the wisdom of those who have gone before us. “All of us in this life inhabit traditions, sometimes even unwittingly. At Notre Dame, we invite you to bring all you are...into a bold mission which we in Holy Cross gladly share with you” (Grove, p. 24.)
By growing aware of the stories, beliefs, people, and vision of the Congregation of Holy Cross, we hope you become not merely passive recipients, but active participants in shaping a dynamic and ongoing tradition at Notre Dame. This co-curricular event is designed to help you to better encounter and engage with that living tradition in action.
Guidelines
The University of Notre Dame is a Catholic academic community of higher learning, animated from its origins by the Congregation of Holy Cross. The University is dedicated to the pursuit and sharing of truth for its own sake.
University of Nore Dame Mission Statement (2003)
We asked how we might follow, and we found many footprints on the road...The footprints of those men who called us to walk in their company left deep prints, as of men carrying heavy burden. But that did not trudge; they strode. For they had the hope. Constitutions of the Congregation of Holy Cross (1986)
The Living Tradition event is a guided reflection on the animating tradition of the Congregation of Holy Cross made visible by people and places on campus. Holy Cross priests, all of whom live and work among you, will lead walking tours of some of these sites and their connection to Notre Dame’s distinct vision of education.
From Tuesday, September 3 - Monday, September 9, over 25 Living Tradition events are available. Events are 60 minutes. Register and attend an event that works best with your schedule. Registration is limited to 20 students per event.
After attending a Living Tradition event, record at least five quotes or observations in your commonplace book and reflect upon them.
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Meet at Holy Cross Community Cemetery. Note that the Holy Cross Community Cemetery is about a five-minute walk from the Grotto. Please plan accordingly.