College students are the main force for rejuvenating and strengthening the country in the future. To shoulder the mission entrusted by the times, they need to have firm ideals and beliefs. As one of the first great spirits to be included in the spiritual pedigree of the Communist Party of China, the Hongyan Spirit is an important resource for the ideals and beliefs education. Therefore, due to the background of the new era, it is necessary to play an important part of it in the ideals and beliefs education. To interpret the connotation of the Hongyan Spirit advancing with the times, tap its value，and realize the scientificity, vividness and long-term effectiveness of the Hongyan Spirit into the education of ideals and beliefs.