“We shall always place education side by side with instruction;
​the mind will not be cultivated at the expense of the heart.” 
– Blessed Basil Moreau, C.S.C.
During Holy Cross Heritage Month, we invite people of all ages to learn more about the history and charism of the Congregation of Holy Cross. 
Ways to EDUCATE (and learn):
  • Host a special talk, session, series or lecture on Holy Cross (e.g. Holy Cross heroes, charism, mission, etc.).
  • Share about the Congregation of Holy Cross on your apostolate's social media sites or newsletter.
  • Click here for a deeper meaning of the Holy Cross charism.
  • Find a wide variety of free Catholic resources to help grow your faith life from Ave Maria Press, an apostolate of the Congregation of Holy Cross, U.S. Province. Get details at  avemariapress.com/free-resources 
  • Explore the Holy Cross Mission Center’s educational resources on the Congregation’s international missions at education.holycrossmissions.org.
  • Explore the intersection between Holy Cross History and Catholic Social Teaching by viewing individually or with your group the video “Standing Side by Side with All People: A Call to be Holy Cross in Pursuit of Racial Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion,” a production of the Holy Cross Institute.
  • Learn about Servant of God Brother Columba O'Neill, CSC, The Miracle Man of Notre Dame by watching the short documentary., "In Kind Love".
  • Listen to the Superior General of the Congregation of Holy Cross, Br. Paul Bednarczyk, C.S.C., as he gives a talk to Holy Cross educators on “The Holy Cross School Community as a Means of Evangelization,” as part of the Convocation, held at the Holy Cross Institute.​
  • Make learning about the history of the Holy Cross Congregation fun with coloring pages that highlight Holy Cross Patrons and Holy Cross Heroes. For TinySaints educational coloring sheets click here. For patron coloring pages click here and for heroes coloring pages click here.
  • Learn more about immersions to Holy Cross's ministries outside the U.S. at immersions.holycrossmissions.org.
  • Click here to view, read, and explore Holy Cross History Conference presentations.
  • Purchase and read books from Ave Maria Press about the Congregation or written by Holy Cross members. Use code: CSC40 at checkout for a HCHM discount!​​