Integrity Faithfulness Pursuit of Excellence Justice Compassion
Stewardship Accountability Fidelity
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The Gospel Values are centered in the teachings of Jesus Christ
and they are demonstrated by the following: INTEGRITY People who
behave in a manner that is consistent with Gospel values. Behave
appropriately. FAITHFULNESSPeople who are nourished by the Word,
respect tradition and abide by the Spirit.
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PURSUIT OF EXCELLENCE People who respond to Gods call to
fulfill their highest, human potential. JUSTICE People who are
committed to the fair treatment of individuals and the celebration
of diversity.
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COMPASSIONPeople who practice forgiveness, generosity, kindness
and service in their interactions with others. STEWARDSHIPPeople
who care and act respectfully and responsibly for all Gods
creation.
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ACCOUNTABILITY People who take ownership for the impact and
consequences of actions and decisions. Be wise and responsible.
FIDELITYPeople who consistently celebrate and trust in friendship;
whose relationships are centered in Gospel values.
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As an Catholic educator, this is what I want you to have:
Prudence- having wisdom and common sense Justice- being fair
Fortitude- having courage and strength Temperance- having
self-control Faith- believing in God and others Hope- having
perseverance and striving for best (positivity) Love- being kind
and compassionate
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What are the 7 vices?
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This is what I dont want you to be! Having too much pride -
Being confident is good but excessive love of self is a sin. We are
all equal!! Greed always desiring more wealth, power, and status.
Be happy with what you have!! Appreciate and see the good in your
life. Be grateful Lust - excessive thoughts or desires Anger -
hatred and vengeance- wish to harm Gluttony- over indulgence and
over consumption. Moderation and balance is the key. Envy -
desiring something you do not possess. Dont resent others for
having something you dont have You dont need it to be your best.
Sloth- dont be lazy!
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A discerning believer who: exemplifies faith, hope and love
embraces Christ as the ultimate role model celebrates and
integrates the Catholic faith acknowledges that one's life vocation
is a gift from God applies an informed moral decision-making
process protects and cherishes life (cherish everyday!!)
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An effective communicator who: listens actively and critically
to understand and learn in light of gospel values (learn from the
messages in the bible) presents information and ideas clearly and
honestly and with sensitivity to others
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A reflective and creative thinker who: recognizes there is more
grace in our world than sin and that hope is essential in facing
all challenges creates, adapts, evaluates new ideas in light of the
common good thinks reflectively and creatively to evaluate
situations and solve problems (make wise decisions) makes decisions
in light of gospel values with an informed moral conscience
examines, evaluates and applies knowledge of interdependent systems
(physical, political, ethical, socio-economic and ecological) for
the development of a just and compassionate society.
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A self-directed, responsible lifelong learner who: efficiently
acquires, analyses, synthesizes and evaluates information and
knowledge from a variety of sources ethically applies knowledge to
solve problems or create products through authentic experience
critically evaluates all information, actions and products embraces
with hope new challenges and problems as opportunities for personal
growth and development uses knowledge of the past, present and
future trends to plan for a hope filled life identifies learning
strengths and needs in order to establish goals for future
learning
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A collaborative contributor who: works effectively as an
interdependent team member develops ones God-given potential and
makes a meaningful contribution to society finds meaning, dignity,
fulfillment and vocation in work which contributes to the common
good respects the rights, responsibilities and contributions of
self and others achieves excellence, originality, and integrity in
ones own work and supports these qualities in the work of others
applies skills for employability, self-employment and
entrepreneurship relative to Christian vocation. HOW CAN YOU
CONTRIBUTE TO SOCIETY??
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A caring family member who: relates to family members in a
loving, compassionate and respectful manner recognizes human
intimacy and sexuality as God given gifts, to be used as the
creator intended values and honours the important role of the
family in society ministers to the family, school, parish, and
wider community through service. HOW CAN YOU BE A CARING FAMILY
MEMBER??
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A responsible citizen who: acts morally and legally as a person
formed in Catholic traditions accepts accountability for ones own
actions witnesses Catholic social teaching by promoting equality,
democracy, and solidarity for a just, peaceful and compassionate
society; respects and affirms the diversity and interdependence of
the worlds peoples and cultures (we are ALL equal) respects and
understands the history, cultural heritage and pluralism of todays
contemporary society exercises the rights and responsibilities of
Canadian citizenship respects the environment and uses resources
wisely (How can we be stewards?) contributes to the common good How
can you be a responsible citizen?
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Is it FAITH or BELIEF? (synonyms in this class) A trust that is
deeply personal Faith in what? Ex. I have faith in the braking and
steering mechanisms in my car, but thats not religious faith Ex. I
believe that when my memory works, its ordinarily reliable, but
thats not religious faith Is it a belief in GOD? But not every
religion believes in a GOD
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Some say Religion is the worship of higher powers from the
sense of need Religion is the unified system of beliefs and
practices relative to sacred things things set apart and forbidden
beliefs and practices which unite into a single moral community
called the Church, all those that adhere to them The belief in a
superhuman controlling power, esp. in a personal God or gods
entitled to obedience and worship What moves you most deeply, what
awes you most intensely, what fulfills you most completely thats
your religious and spiritual center
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Since humans have a universal urge to believe in something
beyond ourselves, an apt definition of religion may be: Religion is
any specific system of beliefs that mostly centre around the
existence of a deity, often involving rituals, a code of ethics, a
philosophy of life, and a worldview. A worldview is a set of basic,
foundational beliefs concerning deity, humanity and the rest of the
universe.
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Atheists believe there is no God
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Agnostics believe that we dont or cant know what is ultimate,
#1 Ultimately, reality is a mystery we cannot know A belief that it
is wrong to commit to religious beliefs for which there is
insufficient evidence
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For example, sometimes a Christian will say, I have a
relationship with God its not a religion Sometimes a non-Christian
will say, Im not religious, but Im a spiritual person How are
spirituality and religion different? How are they related?
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Exchanging vows and rings before witnesses vs. loving ones
spouse above all others Going to Church on Sunday vs. trusting God
for ones deepest needs
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SPIRITUALRELIGIOUS Individual/internal attempt to raise our
consciousness Personal Striving for truth Unique/always different
Social Observable Acceptance Framework for life Belief systems
Rituals
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Polytheism - many gods E.g, ancient Egyptians, Greeks, Romans,
Aboriginal Spirituality Atheism - no god E.g., Richard Dawkins
strong advocate of atheism Pantheism - everything is god, not a
person (more like gravity) E.g., Hinduism, Buddhism Monotheism -
one GOD, a PERSON, unlimited in goodness & power E.g., Judaism,
Christianity, Islam
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The United Nations has declared Canada the most multicultural
society on earth. The interaction of todays major religions, with
the positive attitude of Canadians, is called religious pluralism,
and is an ongoing feature of Canadian society. Religious Pluralism
(definition): a positive attitude toward the existence of many
faiths in one society.
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Religious diversity occurs and is made possible in Canada not
only because of our countrys multiculturalism, but also due to the
fact that in Canada, religion is personal not political, thus
separate Canadian citizens and those non-citizens living in Canada
are free to follow and celebrate any religious tradition they
choose Freedom of Religion specifically stated in the Charter Of
Rights And Freedoms
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Religion has probably been around even longer than humans!
Neanderthals showed an understanding of a supernatural force. The
common thread among countless human religions is the instinct or
impulse to worship something. Religious Impulse is therefore the
universal urge to believe in something beyond ourselves. It seems
to be thriving, even in our modern age of scientific advancements
and technological wonders.
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A belief in the supernatural and in a spiritual world beyond
our physical material world A belief in the existence of a soul A
collection of sacred writings or scriptures Organized institutions
A strong sense of family and festivals that represent and celebrate
shared beliefs and practices A set of answers about the most
pressing human questions, for example, the meaning of
suffering
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Rules of conduct designed to help followers lead an honourable
life and to provide order and purpose to individuals and community
life A system of ethics that offers a guide to moral behaviour
Significant founders or inspired leaders who introduced or spurred
the development of the faith A search for perfection or salvation A
life of faith and worship Techniques for focusing or concentrating
ones awareness An enriching impact on the lives of its followers
and worshippers
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Since the beginning of human existence, people have turned to
Religion in one form or another One aspect of religious impulse is
a recoiling from something, such as fear.while another is a search
or quest for something better, yet somewhat unattainable There are
a number of factors that lead us to religion, such as:
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1. FEAR o Fears and insecurities about death, loneliness and
being or doing wrong o Personal challenges and problems can seen
overwhelming o Physical or emotional pain from sickness, loss or
disease o At times life can seem unbearably sad or hopeless, thus
turning to religion for hope
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2. WONDER o The miracle of creation; starts, sky, storms,
nature o How and why does this all come about? o Is there an
overall design to the universe?
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3. QUESTIONING o Refusing to accept that we are simply framed
by birth, life and death o Is there more to these three phases o
Religion offers an opportunity to celebrate the beauty of lives
allows people to enjoy a sense of belonging in their faith
community o Life plan
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4. IDENTITY o Are humans simply a unique physical presence with
a name and a set of experiences? Or are we more? o Can we be summed
up by our physical description as tall, short, slim, fat, strong,
and weak? o Should ones reality be described by his/her soul?
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5. INTUITION o Seek refuge from the so-called reality of the
world and tune into a deeper mystical truth o Many people feel
unfulfilled by the commercialism and materialism of modern
life
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Both religion and ethics are concerned about doing the right
thing. One does not, however, have to be religious to be ethical.
Humanists adhere to a system of thought whereby humankind is the
source of all value and meaning and believe that leading a good and
useful life is the central goal of our existence. Being good is a
significant concern for most people, religious or not. Ethics
(definition) - the search for good judgment about how to behave or
act. Are a persons religious beliefs relevant to moral arguments to
justifying moral judgments to others?
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Commonly confused Religion is concerned with beliefs, rituals
and practices Ethnicity refers to a persons origins or race o For
example - There are South Asians who are Christians and there are
North Americans that come from many different cultural backgrounds
who are Buddhists
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Appear to be competitors in the race to understand and explain
the true nature of the world, and its origins, purpose, and future
direction However there is a growing acceptance of the value of the
other and an understanding that both disciplines play a role in
understanding the universe
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Technology has made the world into a global village New
inventions and discoveries challenge the limits of the human
lifespan, lengthening human time on earth Still does not answer
eternal questions that have challenged and continue to puzzle
humankind, such as: o Who am I? Why am I here? How should I live my
life? What is my relationship to others? Is there life or existence
after death? How and why was the universe created?
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In North American society, there are many books, television
programs and series, movies and music that have religious content
Stereotypical images, often negative in tone These messages are
communicated either implicitly (indirectly) or explicitly
(directly) Consider the effect pop culture has upon our
understanding of world religions and people from different
religious backgrounds. For example, acts of terrorism associated
with Islam, the commercialism and secularism associated with the
Christian holiday of Christmas
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Pertains to GodPertains to human beings Eternal (Heaven,
Spiritual)Temporal (Earth, Physical) Does not changeChanges Used
within ChurchUsed outside the Church
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As we proceed forward in this course, we need to be willing to
shed our preconceptions regarding world religions, and explore
these faiths and spiritual systems on their, and our own,
terms.