University of Notre Dame - Dome Yearbook (Notre Dame, IN)

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Aglow The grotto is one of the most special places on campus. As students light a candle and ask for mercy, forgiveness, or guidance from Mary, to whom the grotto is dedicated, the individual candles create a luminous cave constantly emanating feelings of inspiration. Many go to the grotto for the opportunity to pray, as v eW as for feelings of peace. Students can be found at the grotto at almost any time of day. The grotto becomes a little more crov ded during midterms and finals with students asking Mary for Her help with their exams. Many special moments occur at the grotto, most notably alumni engagements in front of the statue of Mary and the surrounding burning candles. PRAYER Recently lit by a student, this burning candle symbolizes a prayer to Notre Dame, Our Mother THE DOME 1

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yv KA I I RIBUTE Written above the East doors of the Basilica are the words God, Country, Notre Dame. The students of Notre Dame are faithful to these words. Students dedicate themselves to God through their different forms of faith worship. Students dedicate themselves to ROTC and serve their county. In addition, Stonehenge, a fountain in the center of campus, is a tribute to those who served in Vietnam, World War II, and the Korean War. Stonehenge also shows tribute to Notre Dame. Stonehenge is the site for many freshmen orientation activities. Students make their way there before the first football game and often throughout the season as the Irish prove victorious. r I i- aUNTAIN Legend Stonehenge, in the center of campus, serves OS a tribute to those who died in past wars. Q lPRIN

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' ell OS I day, dents 3tthe dthe PRAYER The rows of lit candles Ihot ore ever present at the grotto show the value people see in lighting a candle and praying to Mary. BLUEPR INT