Hesburgh Lecture

Since 1986, the Hesburgh Lecture Series has brought a taste of Notre Dame’s academic excellence to alumni and friends, perpetuating the example of President Emeritus Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C. as a life long learner. It is an opportunity for the Alumni Association and the Notre Dame clubs to work together to showcase some of the University’s finest faculty, bringing a piece of Notre Dame home to the local communities.

Daniel K. Lapsley, Ph.D.
Professor, Psychology
University of Notre Dame 

Cristo Rey Jesuit Catholic High School cosponsored our most recent Hesburgh Lecture on December 7, 2009. Over 40 educators and others interested in Catholic education, attended a lecture presented by Notre Dame Professor Daniel K. Lapsley, Ph.D on moral and character education in Catholic schools. A reception followed his lecture.

Professor Lapsley focused his presentation on contemporary moral and character education and led a discussion concerning how these might apply in the context of Catholic schools. 

Since 1986, the Hesburgh Lecture Series has brought a taste of Notre Dame’s academic excellence to alumni and friends, perpetuating the example of President Emeritus Rev. Theodore M. Hesburgh, C.S.C. as a life long learner. It is an opportunity for the Alumni Association and the Notre Dame clubs to work together to showcase some of the University’s finest faculty, bringing a piece of Notre Dame home to the local communities.

The club appreciates the cooperation and assistance of Cristo Rey and the members of the committee: Louis Robards ’68, Paul Reuvers ’88, Troy Androli ’05, Kelly Kennedy ’06.

Moral and Character Education in Catholic Schools

The moral formation of children—the teaching of “values”—is an important promise of Catholic education, yet the terms of reference for how this is to be done is surprisingly controversial. Is it simply a matter of liturgy and catechesis? These remarks sort out the issues in contemporary moral and character education and show how these might apply in the context of Catholic schools.

Please contact Paul Reuvers, ‘88, at 952-548-7205 or hesburgh@ndmn.org with any questions or suggestions for future events.