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although Pauline put herself wholeheartedly into her task, her inexperiencewith the technique of fresco did not produce the beautiful soft painting forwhich she had hoped. The too vivid colors had to be hidden behind a drape.Pope Pius IX, upon visiting the convent, requested that the curtain be removed.Seeing the fresco of Our Lady, its colors inexplicably softened, he exclaimed,“Mater Admirabilis!” (Latin for “Mother Most Admirable”). Miracles soonbegan with the cure of a missionary priest who had completely lost the power ofspeech. Permission was given to offer mass before the miraculous picture and tocelebrate the feast of Mater Admirabilis on October 20.ReligiousThe use of the term Religious in reference to the nuns who serve in the schoolsof the Society of the Sacred Heart. In professing the religious life of the vows,sisters of the Society of the Sacred Heart often sign their names followed byRSCJ, which is derived from the French Religieuse du Sacre Coeur de Jesus.During the 19th century, “Madame” was used as a term of address for theReligious of the Sacred Heart because the Society had come into existenceshortly after the French Revolution when it was not always possible to obtainrecognition under a specifically religious name. Since then, “Madame” and later“Mother” were dropped in favor of Sister followed by the last name.Prize DaySometimes referred to simply as “Prizes,” Prize Day brings a formal end to theschool year in some Sacred Heart schools. Students are recognized for theiraccomplishment throughout the school year. The school community comestogether for a formal assembly to distribute the prizes. In former days, theprizes usually consisted of books; today the prize will often be a certificate oraward recognizing achievements. From the youngest to the oldest, the studentsare taught to accept awards graciously and to applaud the skills and talents ofothers.RibbonsRibbons, worn diagonally from a student’s right shoulder and fastened on theleft at the waist, have long been marks of distinction in Sacred Heart Schools,recognizing students who truly embody the Goals and Criteria. Today, BlueRibbons are awarded to seniors at graduation and considered the highest honora graduate may receive.item for traveling alums, providing a means of introduction in the thirtyninecountries where the Society of the Sacred Heart currently serves. TheInternational Directory is usually given at the end of the year to graduatingseniors.Congé“It’s a Congé!” This announcement is recognized by students at Sacred HeartSchools as a signal that a day is here when they take leave of their regular studiesand channel all energy into having fun. Congés come when they are leastexpected, since the planning for them is done in secret. Originally, the activitiesand games included those such as cache-cache, which is a form of hide-andseek.Activities were planned by the Religious for the students at the boardingschools. The tradition has carried over to many Sacred Heart schools of today.GoûterGoûter (French for ‘to taste’) is a long-standing tradition in Sacred Heartschools. In the days of the boarding schools, when it was common for classesto meet until 5:00 p.m. in the evening, it was necessary to provide the studentswith a mid-afternoon snack, and a little goûter would be provided. Today thetradition continues, as goûter is often a part of special school celebrations.Coeur de JesusCoeur de Jesus, sauvez le monde;Que l’univers Vous soit soumis,En Vous seul notre espoir se fonde.Seigneur, Vous nous l’avez promis.Vous l’avez dit: Votre promesseFait notre espoir, notre bonheur.“Je Benirai dans ma tendresseLes enfants de mon Sacré Coeur.”Coeur de Jesus: Literal TranslationHeart of Jesus, save the world,That the universe might be subjected to you,might be subjected to you.In you alone, our hope is found,Lord, Lord, you have promised it to us.International DirectoryYou have spoken your promise,A small booklet containing the names, addresses and phone numbers of SacredWhich has become our hope, our happiness:Heart schools throughout the world, the International Directory, is a helpful“I will bless, in my tenderness,The children of my Sacred Heart.”8 9