Resource Center: Writings and Reflections

From the writings of our founder to a range of reflections on mission and education, the resources below offer Holy Cross Educators a wealth of information. Whether you’re seeking inspiration or details about the Holy Cross heritage, we hope you enjoy reading these works.

Christian Education, Father Basil Moreau
First published in 1856, Christian Education by Father Basil Moreau was originally written for the Holy Cross Brothers who were sent out to establish primary schools in nineteenth-century rural France, and other parts of the world. Combining intellectual and moral instruction, Father Moreau’s teaching methods formed the foundation of a Holy Cross education and live on at the many Holy Cross schools, colleges and universities that span the globe. To this edition are appended a reader’s guide and materials for further reflection.

A Simple Tool
A Simple Tool is an anthology of writings about Father Basil Moreau, his life and his teachings. Developed as a tool for Holy Cross ministers, the anthology represents a variety of perspectives that speak to the complexity and breadth of Father Moreau’s vision.

Reflections on Mission of Holy Cross Educators

A Heritage for Mission: Father Basil Moreau’s Perspective on Education
A Reflection on Basil Moreau’s Sense of Mission
  Br. Joel Giallanza, CSC
Basil Moreau Lecture: Part 1: A Spirituality of Mission
  Father Tom Smith  
Basil Moreau Lecture: Part 2: Zeal for Mission and Guidance 
  Father Tom Smith
Basil Moreau: Man of God
  Br. Thomas Barosse, CSC
Called by God: Faculty and Staff Formation in the Holy Cross Educational Legacy
  Br. Joel Giallanza, CSC and Br. Stephen Walsh, CSC
Called to Hope: Some Characteristics of a Holy Cross Educator
  Br. Stephen Walsh, CSC
Father Moreau’s “Christian Pedagogy”
  Rev. David H. Verhalen, CSC, MA
Father Moreau and the Question of a Holy Cross Education
  Rev. Thomas O. Barosse, CSC, STL, SSL
Holy Cross Educators: A Spiritual Legacy
  Bernard LaFreniére, CSC

Superior General on Holy Cross Education

Liturgy and Prayers