Congregation of Holy Cross

Notre Dame is an adventure that will develop more than just your intellect. Blessed Basil Moreau, founder of the Congregation of Holy Cross, believed that to provide a true education “the mind will not be cultivated at the expense of the heart.” What excites you about attending Notre Dame? (required response, 150-200 words) I am excited about attending Notre Dame and discovering that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. The world class education offered by its dedicated professors, the diversity of its students, and its traditions are treasures not offered at most schools. I am looking forward to Notre Dame advancing me in my journey for knowledge and moral development. It is important to me that this adventure is guided through the Catholic faith. A Roman Catholic upbringing has been a…

great-grandparents moved to a three-decker house on Vernon Hill. They sought a better life for their children by stressing the importance of education as the key to social and economic mobility. Three generations later, I am a rising sophomore at the College of the Holy Cross, located within a few miles of this neighborhood. Although I am living the American dream, I am keenly aware that many are not blessed with the opportunities that I have been given. In…

public work or work done on behalf of the people” (2014). In regards to the Catholicism, this definition can be interpreted as contributing to the church as a follower of the Catholic faith. The Liturgy of the Eucharist, which was evident in the St Mary of the Cross MacKillop Mass, originated from the Last Supper. This sacred event is significant to the Catholic Church, as on the night of Holy Thursday Jesus Christ gave his disciples the bread and wine saying, “...Do this in remembrance of Me”,…

Within the Catholic faith, there are many myths and beliefs. Many of these myths are located in the Bible and consist of a greater being, also known as God, and his son, Jesus Christ. One myth that is well known among people within the Catholic Community is the creation of the 10 Commandments. Moses, a prophet of God, made the climb up Mount Sinai and God bestowed upon him two stone slabs with 10 Commandments that entailed how God’s people should live out each day. One of these commandments…

Introduction Partaking in Holy Communion is an important part of being a Christian as is it is a practice that Jesus himself sets up in the New Testament and the apostle Paul gives specific teaching around. Many denominations have different traditions and practices when partaking in Holy Communion or Eucharist. Holy communion is most commonly experienced in three settings; individually, in a small group and corporately. This discipline celebrates the past, future and present and connects us with…

First, the function of the Trinity. How is the relationship of the Trinity being presented in the service? How does this relate to God 's work of salvation? Second, and more specifically, how does who Jesus is and what he has done function in worship? Third, where is the cross and the resurrection in the service? What is the functionality of this in worship in understanding salvation? Forth, connecting what Jesus has done with God bringing about salvation to all who believe. Is there consistency…

purpose of the mandate is to carry the gospel of the kingdom of God to the community. Matthew 28:16-20 the commands given to go into the world, to leave the place of comfort in the care of the good news of the kingdom of God to the people that are not a part of the kingdom at this present time. He gave the specific order; that orders were to teach and to baptize in the name of the Father the Son and the Holy Spirit. This command came with the promise that God will be with them even with all time…

finally the sermon. Dr. Coite Sherrill conducted the worship service and my pastor, Dr. Allen Roberts, delivered the sermon. Magic was not involved in any aspect of the service. In addition, I attended Sunday school that morning before the morning service. The church also conducts an evening service on Sundays at 6:30 pm, as well as a mid-week service on Wednesdays at 7:00 pm. I. Holy Beulah Baptist Church is a monotheistic church for the following reason: Pastor Dr. Allen Roberts opened the…

extremely proud of their Greek heritage and fully embrace it. Alyssa explained that these festivals are methods to raise money for the congregation. The worship itself begins with the Lighting of the candles when one enters the church. Typically, members pay a dollar for a candle, as an offering, and…

Paul’s to be intentional in conveying what it finds to be theologically significant. Ruth Duck writes that church architecture is a place of encounter between humans and God. Space can set the tone for worship long before an key on the organ is played. The design of the interior St. Paul’s sanctuary puts the altar as the focus of the worship liturgy. Similar to a Gothic Cathedral, St. Paul’s interior seems to express what Duck calls “a sense of transcendence and light.” High ceilings added to…