Some would have had a circle with Jesus surrounding by the doctors, teachers or theologians. But not Millard Sheets. It was presented in front of a reflecting pool just South of the Library. You could see it if you were walking on the Southeast portion of the campus. The tricky part of the stadium view was that you could just see Jesus, but not the saints of learning.
It was particulary visible the higher you were in the south portion of stadium, and perfectly positioned for the cameras atop the West side press box in Notre Dame Stadium. The nickname caught on right away and, along with the camera and aerial shots of the Golden Dome and Sacred Heart, appears on every telecast.
Touchdown Jesus is know to millions who have never been near Notre Dame stadium. Light a candle and say a prayer at the Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes. Just beyond St. The Log Chapel is a replica of the one built by Rev. Badin in that served as a missionary headquarters for northern Indiana.
This dining hall has been serving up breakfast, lunch and dinner to students since opening in The architecture resembles a medieval guildhall. The Basilica has a Gothic-inspired design and is a magnificent, welcoming place for reflection and prayer. When visitors were on campus, they would be able to witness and learn about the history of Christianity. The images of saints, writers and teachers make up most of the mural, with the largest and main figure being Jesus Christ with His arms raised.
If you have been patiently waiting to hear about how Notre Dame football plays into this story, now is the time to start paying attention. It was the college football season and Notre Dame players and fans noticed noticed the mural could be easily seen from inside the stadium if they looked north. When Notre Dame crossed into that end zone, Jesus appeared to signal a score.
Thus, Touchdown Jesus was born. Of course, there are places in Notre Dame Stadium that have better views of Touchdown Jesus than others. The south portion of the stadium has the picture perfect view. The higher the seat is, the better the opportunity to witness the beauty of a touchdown with a clear view of Touchdown Jesus. The Notre Dame Fighting Irish football have unsold face-value tickets available for most games, which can be purchased directly through Ticketmaster.
Prices may be above or below prices on the secondary ticket market. Many Concerts also have unsold tickets. All guests, regardless of age, require a ticket for home football games for comfort, safety, and security reasons. Notre Dame Stadium offers other convenient services including wheelchair assistance, lost and found and wheelchair check in.
For guests who wish to transfer to a seat from their wheelchair, Notre Dame Stadium will store the wheelchair at Guest Services on the 10 and level. Reserved seating areas for patrons utilizing a wheelchair or scooter or for those with mobility limitations are located throughout the stadium.
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