Week 1
Vision
What is seeing where you want to go before you get there?
Rudy's dream
What is to attend the University of Notre Dame and play football for the Fighting Irish?
“Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men.”
What is Colossians 3:23
Rudy’s best friend who believes in him and works at the steel mill
Who is Pete?
What tragic event motivates Rudy to fully pursue his dream?
What is Pete’s death?
You’re 5 feet nothin’, 100 and nothin’…”
What is "…and you’ve barely got a speck of athletic ability.”
What Rudy started with- not talent or luck
What is a vision?
Problems or challenges Rudy faced while trying to achieve his dream (at least 3)
What is any of the following?
Being too small
Not naturally talented
Academic struggles
Doubt from others
Giving your best, even when it’s hard or when no one is watching
What is effort?
The priest who encourages Rudy to pursue Holy Cross and helps guide him
Who is Father Cavanaugh?
The junior college Rudy attends to improve his grades
What is Holy Cross College?
DAILY DOUBLE
“In this life, you don’t have to prove nothing to nobody except…”
What is “…yourself.”?
"If you fail to plan, you are planning to __________,"- Ben Franklin
What is fail?
Two people who believed in Rudy
What is Pete, Fortune, D Bob, or Father Cavanaugh?
Leaders are refined by _____________
What are obstacles?
The groundskeeper who once dreamed of playing at Notre Dame
Who is Fortune?
DAILY DOUBLE
The job Rudy takes to stay close to Notre Dame
What is groundskeeper / maintenance worker?
“Having dreams is what makes life…”
What is “…tolerable.”?
“And whatever you do, do it _________, as to the Lord and not to men”
Colossians 3:23
What is heartily?
Commitment — staying faithful ______________ results appear.
What is before?
To improve it
To make it stronger
To remove weaknesses
To shape it for a greater purpose
What is to refine something?
The coach who finally allows Rudy to dress for the final game
Who is Coach Dan Devine?
The chant that the fans shout at the final game
What is “Rudy! Rudy! Rudy!”?
DAILY DOUBLE
"I don't care what kind of job I did. If it doesn't produce ____________ it doesn't mean anything." - Rudy
What is Results?
And the Lord answered me: “Write the ___________; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it”
Habakkuk 2:2
What is vision?
Choosing to remain faithful, disciplined, and committed even when the work is hard and no one is watching
What is dedication?
Credibility
What is trust and respect you earn through your actions over time?
Rudy’s girlfriend who doubts his dream of going to Notre Dame
Who is Sherry?
What happens to Rudy on the final play of the game
What is he sacks the quarterback?
"The secret to happiness in this life is to be ____________ for the gifts the good Lord has bestowed upon us."- Priest from Rudy's High School
What is "Grateful"?