(Saints cont. from pg 6) happens to be Nobles’s favorite animal, yet another cool connection between the 13th century mystic and his young admirer.
Mary Brady, alumna of Notre Dame and current 4k teacher, reflected on her time participating in the project as St. Lucy saying: “I liked learning about Saint Lucy, and I liked making the costume and objects that Saint Lucy is often pictured with which is a plate with eyes on it.” Brady also believes that Saint Lucy is a great example of faith and perseverance in the midst of persecution. Junior at the Notre Dame Upper Campus, Mary Grace Wallig in remembering her experiences as part of the fifth grade project says “There’s no better way to start off November then to see the fifth graders of now doing the same project I did when I was their age.”
According to Velasquez, everyone should learn about St. Cecilia because, “everyone should be growing up to love God.” Ultimately, the Saints teach us how to glorify God in our everyday lives. Learning, dressing up, and having fun is Notre Dame’s part in honoring those holy men and women so as to be inspired to be holy throughout the year.