Study Questions

Founders Week: 

It’s the countries largest bible conference. 

What was the reading about: 

  Two sisters of Notre Dame in France that came from different backgrounds. Julie Billiart and Francoise’s early lives and how they met. Bother of these women came from different classes and saw hardships on both ends. They saw something and wanted to create a change regardless of their class.  

Julie or Francoise?: 

I identify with Julie more because she was more humble and giving. Also throughout my life, I witnessed a lot of hardships from my peers and family members. 

Compare educational background: 

Francoise: Had money and privilege. Everything she had was handed to her and she explored many different outlooks of her life. 

Julie: Not so privileged and came from laborers. She also didn’t have a formal education because it wasn’t necessary for her class, but she did have a religious education.

Francoise to her money and privilege: 

Although she did come from a wealthy family and was privileged compared to many others, she still wanted to change her life and help others. She stood for the equality of others regardless of their social classes.

Julie’s attitude and disability: 

She had learned to accept it and even ask help from others although that is always hard to do when you want to be independent 

Women’s opportunities: 

Not many opportunities were given to women and men usually made all the decisions. 

What these two women mean to us today:

It taught us how we can live totally different lives and still end up in similar positions. Regardless of social class, you are able to make a difference in the world and fight for the equality of others.