Re-igniting the Spirit of Mercy: Re-igniting the Spirit of Mercy:

“Reverence”“Reverence”Core Values Training 2011Core Values Training 2011

InstructionsInstructions

To view this presentation please go to “Slide Show” To view this presentation please go to “Slide Show” then click on “View Show.”then click on “View Show.”

At the end of this presentation you will be asked to At the end of this presentation you will be asked to answer three questions. Please submit your answers answer three questions. Please submit your answers to Mike Gendreau at to Mike Gendreau at gendreaum@mercy.com

What are Core Values?What are Core Values?

““Core Values are those vital few values that all Core Values are those vital few values that all members of the organization are expected to members of the organization are expected to use, live by and demonstrate on a daily basis use, live by and demonstrate on a daily basis while executing their work responsibilities.”while executing their work responsibilities.”

Mercy’s Core ValuesMercy’s Core Values

Reverence for each PersonReverence for each Person

ExcellenceExcellence

CommunityCommunity

JusticeJustice

Commitment to the PoorCommitment to the Poor

StewardshipStewardship

CourageCourage

IntegrityIntegrity

Our values are influenced by the following sources:Our values are influenced by the following sources:

Gospels of Jesus: Gospels of Jesus: Read Luke 13:10-17Read Luke 13:10-17

Catholic Tradition and Social Teaching: Catholic Tradition and Social Teaching: ““The human person is the clearest reflection of God’s presence in the world; all the The human person is the clearest reflection of God’s presence in the world; all the

Church’s work in pursuit of both justice and peace is designed to protect and promote the Church’s work in pursuit of both justice and peace is designed to protect and promote the dignity of every person. For each person not only reflects God, but is the expression of dignity of every person. For each person not only reflects God, but is the expression of God’s creative work…” God’s creative work…” (Challenge of Peace #15)(Challenge of Peace #15)

Catherine McAuley: Catherine McAuley: ““In the care of the sick, great tenderness above all.”In the care of the sick, great tenderness above all.”

Sisters of Mercy: Sisters of Mercy: ““Through direct service and through our influence we seek to relieve misery, to address its Through direct service and through our influence we seek to relieve misery, to address its

causes and to support all persons who struggle for full dignity.”causes and to support all persons who struggle for full dignity.”

Our first Core Value is ReverenceOur first Core Value is Reverence

A Reflection on ReverenceA Reflection on Reverence

Please click on this link:Please click on this link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKjdLqlwz0c

A few definitions:A few definitions:

Webster’s dictionary: “Honor or respect felt or shown; a gesture Webster’s dictionary: “Honor or respect felt or shown; a gesture of respect, such as a bow.”of respect, such as a bow.”

Book of Genesis: “every human person is created in the image Book of Genesis: “every human person is created in the image and likeness of God.”and likeness of God.”

Catherine McAuley: “We strive to witness to mercy when we Catherine McAuley: “We strive to witness to mercy when we reverence the dignity of each person…we allow others to be what reverence the dignity of each person…we allow others to be what they are and who they are.”they are and who they are.”

Catholic Bishops: “When we deal with each other, we should do Catholic Bishops: “When we deal with each other, we should do so with the sense of awe that arises in the presence of something so with the sense of awe that arises in the presence of something holy and sacred. For that is what human beings are.”holy and sacred. For that is what human beings are.”

A Mercy employee: “Treat other people the way you want to be A Mercy employee: “Treat other people the way you want to be treated.”treated.”

We define We define “Reverence”“Reverence” in this way: in this way:

““We believe that every person is a We believe that every person is a manifestation manifestation

of the sacredness of Human Life”of the sacredness of Human Life”

Some Examples of ReverenceSome Examples of Reverence Shows respect and consideration for each personShows respect and consideration for each person

Accepts people’s differencesAccepts people’s differences Honors other’s privacyHonors other’s privacy Says “please” and “thank you” and “excuse me”Says “please” and “thank you” and “excuse me” Uses eye contactUses eye contact Greets people in the hallwaysGreets people in the hallways

Clearly communicates concerns with those directly involved.Clearly communicates concerns with those directly involved. Talks directly to people without gossiping or spreading rumorsTalks directly to people without gossiping or spreading rumors Addresses misunderstandingsAddresses misunderstandings

Acts patiently when asked questionsActs patiently when asked questions

Returns calls and emailsReturns calls and emails

ReverenceReverence

The following slides contain questions for you to answer. Please The following slides contain questions for you to answer. Please forward your responses to Mike Gendreau at: forward your responses to Mike Gendreau at: gendreaum@mercyme.com

1.1. Review the quotes on the next slide, take a few minutes to reflect on Review the quotes on the next slide, take a few minutes to reflect on what reverence means to you. Write your definition of “Reverence.”what reverence means to you. Write your definition of “Reverence.”

2.2. Who has helped you cultivate a sense of reverence for life and the Who has helped you cultivate a sense of reverence for life and the natural world?natural world?

3.3. Where in your daily work have you seen or not seen the core value of Where in your daily work have you seen or not seen the core value of reverence practiced?reverence practiced?

Quotes for Question #1Quotes for Question #1   Nothing is insignificant, and everything worthy of respect and care. Nothing is Nothing is insignificant, and everything worthy of respect and care. Nothing is

second-class. What God has made is of value. second-class. What God has made is of value. — Paula D'Arcy — Paula D'Arcy

I cannot but have reverence for all that is called life. I cannot avoid compassion for I cannot but have reverence for all that is called life. I cannot avoid compassion for everything that is called life. That is the beginning and foundation of morality. everything that is called life. That is the beginning and foundation of morality.

— — Albert SchwietzerAlbert Schwietzer

I know to love is to respect. I know to love is to respect. And reverence is the nature of my love. And reverence is the nature of my love. — Thich Nhat Hanh— Thich Nhat Hanh

Let everything you touch be treated as if it were as precious as the altar vessels. Let everything you touch be treated as if it were as precious as the altar vessels. Whenever you handle any equipment or any person, be reverent. Be full of care Whenever you handle any equipment or any person, be reverent. Be full of care with everything entrusted to you. Everything you touch or see, everyone for whom with everything entrusted to you. Everything you touch or see, everyone for whom you have responsibility, is to be viewed as something cherished by God, and thus to you have responsibility, is to be viewed as something cherished by God, and thus to be cherished by you. be cherished by you. — Norvene Vest — Norvene Vest

Thank you for the many contributions Thank you for the many contributions you make to creating an environment of you make to creating an environment of

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