Since 1851
Questions about Notre Dame’s liturgical and prayer life may be directed to Jennifer Hanson, Liturgy Coordinator.
Welcome Assembly and Morning Prayer
The Notre Dame community gathers in prayer to welcome all to campus.
Mass of Commissioning
This Eucharistic Liturgy commissions the students, faculty, and staff for the various forms of service and ministry they will complete during the year. The entire community processes to the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph in downtown San José for the mass.
Sophomore Bridging
This Liturgy of the Word honors the sophomore class, who serve as a 'bridge' between generations of Notre Dame students.
Thanksgiving Prayer Service
This prayer service allows for a moment of gratitude and remembrance before the community takes leave to celebrate Thanksgiving with loved ones.
Advent Liturgy
Celebrated during the season of Advent, this Eucharistic Liturgy marks our preparation for and anticipation of the feast of Christmas. In collaboration with Community Service Learning, the liturgy also invites the community to the annual "Put A Dollar in your Pocket" campaign to support the wishes of local residents in need.
Junior Class Mass
A casual Eucharistic Liturgy planned by the Junior Class.
Foundresses’ Day
This day celebrates the foundresses of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur, St. Julie Billiart and Francoise Blin de Bourdon, and may include a prayer service or assembly.
Ash Wednesday
All gather in St. Julie Billiart Hall for Morning Prayer and the distribution of ashes that mark the Lenten journey.
Holy Thursday Liturgy of the Word
This Liturgy of the Word focuses on the servant model of leadership through Jesus' washing of the disciples' feet. From this context of service and leadership, the Tijuana Travelers are sent forth to build a home for a family in Mexico.
St. Julie Feast Day Liturgy
The student body gathers to celebrate the spirit of St. Julie in our community in this Eucharistic Liturgy at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph.
Frosh Class Mass
A casual celebration of Eucharist empowers the freshman class to liturgical leadership!
Family Mass
Parents and siblings are invited to give thanks for the academic year in prayer and celebration through this Eucharistic Liturgy followed by a community picnic.
Baccalaureate Mass
The experience of liturgy and communal prayer culminates for seniors and their families at the Baccalaureate Mass celebrated at Cathedral Basilica of St. Joseph.