Founders Week

In chapter one of 'Founder Weeks,' we as students learn how two sister of Notre Dame, Julie Billiard and Francoise Blin de Bourdon, made a difference. As I read I saw that there were new knowledge as as "primitive spirit" which is that they would express themselves in a characteristic way and would respect for all the individuals regardless of their age, disability, social class, and gender. I think that is important because they had a strong perspective in a very respectful way. It is also a strong preference for providing active engagement with a world in need. These characteristics of the SND were well grounded in the French revolutionary era when they were formed. The characteristics were indeed for the desire for respectful self government within the establishment of the Catholic church. The spiritual fellowship with others were to be opened to the deep bonds of their friendships that can bring joy within themselves.

The French had a social standards that were pre-revolutionary. Francoise Blin de Bourdon explored the major facets of life in her aristocratic station to offer but also found them lacking. She went to an elite boarding school during the summer months starting at the age of six. Her grandparents decided that keeping her at home was their choice as in not a good for Francoise development. Francoise also learned some pratical skills to help her in running a household.

On the other hand, Julie Billiart is a very high mind young lady for aristocratic life. She was raised in a small cottage village of Civilly. Julie continued her lessons for the village children, but then no linger attended school. She began to work in the field to help support her family. Julie had it a little hard because of the physical labor.

This article shows also how discrimination was practiced in that era and time. It is crazy how there was discrimination in the past and now in today's society. There are quotes that focus on how there was dislike towards women from men. I believe that this teaches society about the social norms or social construct that can either help someone or just destroy someone.