5/10/17 Blog post #13

• What were some new things that you learned about Pope Francis from the video clips?
• From the video clips, I learned that Pope Francis joined the priesthood because a girl would not go out with him. Francis gave the girl a choice, either she goes out with him or he joins the priesthood. If she had agreed to go out with him, he would never have become pope. Pope Francis is also the first pope to take the name of Francis. The name fits him well because both Pope Francis and Saint Francis of Assisi were very well liked.

• What did you notice about the topics that Pope Francis has written about so far? What do these say about him as a pope?
• Pope Francis has written about love, joy, the environment, and women. He wants people to know about these issues and hopes to get more help for the issues. He doesn't care what people think about him writing about women or the environment. Pope Francis wants us to be concerned with the environment because if something bad happens to it, then something bad will happen to humans.

• What are different changes that Pope Francis is making to the way popes usually do things?
• Pope Francis is a selfless man. He has washed and kissed the poor's feet and has gone to jail to wash inmates feet. Unlike other popes, he goes people who he think need forgiveness or healing and washes their feet, instead of doing it in a mass where they would wash people who are Catholic. He lives a humble life. He wears simple clothes and has in the past invited poor to eat with him. Pope Francis is also very popular and has had triple the amount of people at masses in Vatican Square than other popes have had.

• What hopes do you have for the present day Catholic Church?
• I hope that the Catholic Church can become a stronger community of people. I hope that it continues to support and be open to others. I hope that they make decisions that will benefit all of its people. The Catholic Church needs to continue to support and encourage people, no matter where they come from or what actions they have made in the past.

Pope Francis Image. Digital image. Huffington Post. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 May 2017. <http://www.huffingtonpost.com/news/pope-francis/>.

5/4/17 Blog post #12

• What did you find interesting about the history of the Sisters of Notre Dame?

• I thought that the fact that two women started the Sister of Notre Dame and created schools for girls was interesting. They felt called to do those things. Their actions have impacted many lives and will continue to impact girls lives as long as their schools are around. St. Julie and Sister Franciose changed history for young women and their education.

• What is something that you heard from the Alumnae Panel that stuck with you and why?

• During the Alumnae panel, I remember one of the alumna saying that you can't let the little things stress you out. Sometimes I stress out over not finishing or understanding one little piece of homework. I try to let it not get the best of me and calm down. I don't need to be putting unnecessary stress on myself.

• What does it mean to you to be a part of the Notre Dame Community?

• Being part of the Notre Dame community means always having a sister and having a life long bond with your sisters. It means being their for your sisters. It also means that you can be yourself and strive to be the best self you can. Being at NDB, you can learn to be successful and be prepared for life.

• When you leave Notre Dame High School, what do you think are some values that will stay with you?
• When you leave the NDB community, you are confident in your work and in yourself. You are accepting of others and their ideas. You have lifelong friends and sister. You are ready for the world and will succeed.

Holding Hands Image. Digital image. N.p., n.d. Web. 4 May 2017. <http://blog.phiredup.com/?p=3499>.