SND Handout
The SND handout conveys the mission of Julie Billiart and Francoise Blin de Bourdon and their determination to help teach others 'the basic leanings and principles of Catholic religious faith' (catechism).
After acknowledging that these two women came from different structures and ways of life, at the end of the reading one would determine how their long lasting friendship develops into a sense of partnership that planted a seed for spirituality engagement for their community.
Francoise was a 'fine aristocrat, eloquent and active, who loved the outdoors' and was raised by her grandparents whom came from a wealthy background and had completed her education by 12 years old. Francoise's grandparents did not think living at home during the summer months were any good for her development; so by the age of 25 she was sent of to an elite boarding school which prioritized the formation of 'good wives and mothers' where she earned practical skills that would be helpful in a household. After visiting the villages of Gezaincourt, Francoise and her grandmother 'checked on the practical well being of the people who worked on the family's land' and watched as her grandmother brought 'remedies for illnesses and ensured that they had enough to eat.' Francoise was struck by their poor nourishment and was described as 'abominable.' According to SND handout reading, in European cultures during the 16th century, women sexuality was closely controlled by men. It was unacceptable for a women to remain inactive in the bedroom, yet moving freely around in the world. Women were supposed to 'hide herself away behind the walls of a cloistered monastery, where men would not have to be tempted by her.' Angelia de Merici (Foundress of the Ursaline order) challenged this way of living and helped students be 'prepared to lead lives of services as vowed nuns or as worldly wives and mothers'.
In contrast to Francoise, Julie Billiart came from a third estate known as, "The Rest." 'Julie's father owned a draper's shop in the village of Cuvilly, selling lace and cloth for clothing.' This gave Julie's family a little bump in opportunity for education since basic education was not needed for their status, except religious education played a different role. Since the poor community did not receive any education, Julie was known as spreading lessons of catechism around nine years old. It came to a point in Julie's life where she needed to help her family's ends meet, she'd taken a job while getting education. Julie's reality with school and work contributed to 'unhealthy levels of stress.' One night her father's work shop was robbed and after Julie's father survived being held at gun point set her over the edge. Julie became bedridden at the age of 22 with multiple sclerosis.
There came a point in time where religion became outdated, unfashionable, and sent it hiding. Once the Civil Constitution of the Clergy passed, Julie stuck with her passions to continue to teach and went into hiding. After Francoise finally escaped prison, her and Julie discovered similarities and created a mutual support for one another that led to the establishment of the Sisters of Notre Dame in February 2, 1804.
After acknowledging that these two women came from different structures and ways of life, at the end of the reading one would determine how their long lasting friendship develops into a sense of partnership that planted a seed for spirituality engagement for their community.
Francoise was a 'fine aristocrat, eloquent and active, who loved the outdoors' and was raised by her grandparents whom came from a wealthy background and had completed her education by 12 years old. Francoise's grandparents did not think living at home during the summer months were any good for her development; so by the age of 25 she was sent of to an elite boarding school which prioritized the formation of 'good wives and mothers' where she earned practical skills that would be helpful in a household. After visiting the villages of Gezaincourt, Francoise and her grandmother 'checked on the practical well being of the people who worked on the family's land' and watched as her grandmother brought 'remedies for illnesses and ensured that they had enough to eat.' Francoise was struck by their poor nourishment and was described as 'abominable.' According to SND handout reading, in European cultures during the 16th century, women sexuality was closely controlled by men. It was unacceptable for a women to remain inactive in the bedroom, yet moving freely around in the world. Women were supposed to 'hide herself away behind the walls of a cloistered monastery, where men would not have to be tempted by her.' Angelia de Merici (Foundress of the Ursaline order) challenged this way of living and helped students be 'prepared to lead lives of services as vowed nuns or as worldly wives and mothers'.
In contrast to Francoise, Julie Billiart came from a third estate known as, "The Rest." 'Julie's father owned a draper's shop in the village of Cuvilly, selling lace and cloth for clothing.' This gave Julie's family a little bump in opportunity for education since basic education was not needed for their status, except religious education played a different role. Since the poor community did not receive any education, Julie was known as spreading lessons of catechism around nine years old. It came to a point in Julie's life where she needed to help her family's ends meet, she'd taken a job while getting education. Julie's reality with school and work contributed to 'unhealthy levels of stress.' One night her father's work shop was robbed and after Julie's father survived being held at gun point set her over the edge. Julie became bedridden at the age of 22 with multiple sclerosis.
There came a point in time where religion became outdated, unfashionable, and sent it hiding. Once the Civil Constitution of the Clergy passed, Julie stuck with her passions to continue to teach and went into hiding. After Francoise finally escaped prison, her and Julie discovered similarities and created a mutual support for one another that led to the establishment of the Sisters of Notre Dame in February 2, 1804.
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