Academy of Notre Dame - Memories Yearbook (Belleville, IL)

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Of primary importance at every educational institution are the academie subjects which are offered. These must include a wide and thorough sélection of courses which will préparé a girl to take her place in the modem world as a woman. Whether she gears herself toward a professional career, or if she pictures herself in the business world, Notre Dame’s courses adequately fulfill every qualifica¬ tion necessary. The Academy also offers to every stu- dent who, in the future, may be the mother of other N.D. girls, a wonderful préparation in the arts and skills needed to care for a home and a family. Truly each girl greatly appréciâtes the academie courses which are made available for her at the Academy of Notre Dame.

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Our Principal and Faculty Guide Us to Wisdom My dear Students, As world tensions grow and conflicts continue to flare in many sections of the globe, courage ranks high in the list of today’s virtues. Our beloved Hoiy Father, Pope John XXIII, is its great exemplar! In spite of his advanced years, when his contemporaries enjoy retirement, in spirt of the pressure of work concomitant with the responsibilities of his position as Head of the Universal Church, Pope John dares tremendously in his many activities, principal among them, his convening of an ecumenical council. Not just the regular routine of daily life at the Vatican crowds his busy day, but plans and labors for the future welfare of the world of the Church; indeed for the world of humanity. Catholics thrill to belong to the Apostolic band, and look to the Holy Father not merely with Faith that revers him as the Head of Christ ' s Kingdom on earth, but with admiration for the fearlessness of his pronouncements, the energy of his work, the tremendous courage in undertaking the Second Vatican Council. Though your influence in the little world about you is proportionately less dynamic than Pope John ' s in the world of Christendom, you should not be less courageous in your firm stand against today ' s secularism. Now is the time to put into practice your motto: Dare to be different-- now, when moral values in Christian principles are in the balance. That the spirit of our présent Holy Father may spark your détermination to live the principles inculcated at Notr e Dame is my sincere prayer for each of you. Lovingly in Our Lady, d Jb Our devoted principal, Sister Mary Carmel, competent in organizing the activities and the curriculum of the Academy, undertakes the business transactions of the day.

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Religion and Social Studies . CHRISTIANS whose high idealism, Personal charm, womanliness, re- finement and true culture reflect Christ and His Mother Mary is the aim of religious instruction and learning at the academy. Well quali- fied faculty members instill in their students the attitudes, under- standings, and habits necessary for Christlike living. Assuming the responsibilities of adulthood, the application of Christian principles to a life of service in the career she has chosen is the goal of ail the students at Notre Dame. The early moming distribution Holy Communion enables the girls to offer their work of the day to God. Responsibility, the need of every Catholic layman today, is vividly expressed by Father Wesselmann, Senior Religion instructor. After class discussions between Father Callahan, Vivian Vermeersch, Mara- beth Ebel, and Pat Buss are an impor¬ tant part of Religion. This gives the students a better opportunity to com- prehend more fully ail the principles of our Catholic faith.