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OUR CATHOLIC ETHOS
Aims of this session
To raise awareness of the Core Vision for
Catholic Education and the importance ofCatholic schools in promoting this vision.
To conduct a self-evaluation exercise in order tohighlight the strengths of OUR SCHOOL as a
Catholic school. To identify two priority areas for further
development of the Catholic ethos of OURSCHOOL
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OUR CATHOLIC ETHOS
What does the term Catholic Education
mean?
What is a Catholic school?
What makes our school a Catholic school?
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WHAT THE PAPERS SAY!
CCMS Document - Life to the Full 1995
Building Peace Shaping The Future: 2001
Proclaiming the Mission-The DistinctivePhilosophy and Values of Catholic Education:
2001
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THE CORE VISION OF
CATHOLIC EDUCATION (1)
Catholic Education:
takes place in communities inspired by the Spirit
of Christ. Christs commandment to love God andneighbour inspires a caring ethos which isexpressed in relationships within and beyondCatholic schools.
is person centred. It promotes the dignity, selfesteem and full development of each person whois made in Gods image and uniquely loved by
God.
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THE CORE VISION OF
CATHOLIC EDUCATION (2)
Catholic Education:
is inclusive. It is respectful of, and engages with
people of all beliefs; it encourages the religiousdevelopment of all in their own faith.
is rooted in the Gospel values of Respect for Life,
Love, Solidarity, Truth and Justice; it aims toharmonise faith and culture, build a better societyand pursue the Common Good.
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How do Catholic Schools Contribute to
Catholic Education?
Together, Catholic Schools provide high
quality, rounded education for all young
people, so that they develop theiruniqueness and potential.
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In Catholic Schools, the person and
message of Christ find expression in (1):
Communities of Faith, Service, Prayer and
Worship;
The development of each persons full potential ina climate of joy, freedom, respect, challenge, co-
operation and celebration;
The promotion of a spirit of charity, social justice,global awareness and concern for others leading to
practical outreach and partnerships;
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In Catholic Schools, the person and
message of Christ find expression in (2):
A culture of tolerance where people ofdiverse identities are recognised, welcomed,
respected and cherished; Listening, mutual understanding, trust,
reconciliation, healing and peace;
The preparation of pupils to lead fulfillingand purposeful lives which will contributeto the common good.
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OUR SCHOOL - a CatholicSchool in action
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What aspects of life in OUR SCHOOL
reflect:?
That we are a Community
of Faith, Service, Prayer
and Worship; The development of each
persons full potential in a
climate of joy, freedom,
respect, challenge, co-
operation and celebration;
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What aspects of our life in OUR SCHOOL
reflect:?
A culture of tolerancewhere people of diverseidentities are recognised,
welcomed, respected andcherished;
Listening, mutualunderstanding, trust,reconciliation, healing and
peace;
The preparation of pupilsto lead fulfilling and
purposeful lives which
will contribute to thecommon good.
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What aspects of our life in
OUR SCHOOL reflect:?
The promotion of a spiritof charity, social justice,global awareness and
concern for others leadingto practical outreach and
partnerships;
The preparation of pupilsto lead fulfilling andpurposeful lives whichwill contribute to theCommon Good.
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A Community of Faith, Service, Prayer and
Worship, e.g.
Assemblies and Retreats
Morning Mass and Morning Prayer
Our counselling and listening service
Liturgical Celebrations eg. AshWednesday
Penitential services Caring for the bereaved through attendance
at Funerals, Wakes
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Development of each persons full potential in a
climate of joy, freedom e.g.
Staff are interested in pupils.
Special Educational Needs and I.E.Ps.
Mutual respect between pupils and staff.
Pupils and staff are constantly challenged to
develop personally, socially, academically in their
daily interaction Opportunities for Staff Development
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A Culture of tolerance.e.g.
Diverse identities exist in our school
Pupils can express their personal opinion
Citizenship and Education for Mutual
Understanding
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Promotion of a Spirit of Charity,
Social Justice e.g.
Lasco, Trocaire, Childline
PRSD
Citizenship projects
Geography Themes
Amnesty International Group Child Protection Policy and Practice
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The Way Forward
Catholic Education transcends the Catholic
School, it is a partnership between home, school
and parish Catholic Education views all children as unique
and equal in dignity and rights,.social inclusion
is high on the agenda
The distinctive nature of Catholic schools is
expressed in the way our faith affects what we do,
how we do it and the way we do it.
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This Year we plan to:
Provide further opportunities for self-
evaluation in the light of the Vision
statement
Identify two priority areas for action and
further development
Celebrate our Catholic ethos wherever
possible
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OUR SCHOOL is a Catholic
School
Catholic Education pervades everything wedo, it is not an add-on
We have been promoting CatholicEducation in OUR SCHOOL for manyyears, we can build on the past and shapethe future
THANK YOU
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Questions for further discussion
What more can we do to promote the
Catholic ethos in our school?
What challenges do we, as a Catholic
school, face in expressing and promoting
the Catholic ethos today?