The Spanish Club at Jesuit has long embraced the vibrant traditions of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday celebrated on November 1 and 2. This holiday, which remembers loved ones who have passed away, combines indigenous traditions with Catholic beliefs introduced by Spanish, resulting in a unique cultural blend.

A central feature of Día de los Muertos is the creation of an ofrenda, or offering—a multi-level altar designed to honor deceased loved ones. These altars are often elaborately decorated with items that hold personal significance, celebrating and remembering the person’s life. While the tradition is deeply personal and family-oriented, creating an ofrenda also fosters a communal celebration of memory, love, and respect for those who have passed. Co-presidents, seniors Colin Skipper and Christian Lang, assisted in setting up the ofrenda and informing students of its campus presence.

The holiday is marked by storytelling, music, and celebrations, inviting family members and friends to share memories, laughter, and moments of joy in remembrance of their loved ones. The Spanish Club at Jesuit aims to bring this celebration to the school, offering students, faculty, and staff the opportunity to pray for their deceased loved ones in a meaningful way.

This is a particularly Mexican expression of what Catholics celebrate in All Souls and All Saints Day. Each year during the month of November, the Church offers us the opportunity to remember in a special way our deceased relatives and friends. We do this with hope in our future reunion with them forever in heaven.

The priests of Jesuit High School would like you to join us in remembering our deceased relatives and friends. We invite you to submit the names of your beloved deceased using the form below. These names will be placed on the altar at Jesuit throughout the month of November. In this way, your remembrance and ours will be made more tangible and personal.