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Charter Themes

  • Posted on 19/02/2016
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Charter Themes

  • Posted on 19/02/2016
  • By: Barbara Coupar
  • in Developing in Faith
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From the Charter for Catholic Schools, the following main THEMES can be identified as summarising the Church’s expectations of a Catholic school.  Click on a THEME to find its related CHARACTERISTIC(S).

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  • a commitment to the search for wisdom in life and to the pursuit of excellence, through the development of each person’s unique God-given talents;
  • a commitment to uphold the moral teaching, faith tradition and sacramental life of the Catholic Church[/xa_slide][/xa_acc]

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  • a commitment to the integrated education and formation of the whole person, in close partnership with parents as the first educators of their children;
  • an inclusive ethos which aims to honour the life, dignity and voice of each person, made in the image of God;
  • a commitment to support the continuing professional and spiritual development of staff

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[xa_acc style=”xa-green” ][xa_slide title=”Promoting Gospel values” openclose=”” icon=”plus”]

  • the provision of religious education programmes which will enable young people to develop their understanding of Gospel values and of how to apply them to life;
  • a commitment to ecumenical action and the unity of Christians;the promotion of respect for different beliefs and cultures and for inter-faith dialogue
  • the promotion of respect for different beliefs and cultures and for inter-faith dialogue

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  • a commitment to the spiritual formation of the school community, through the shared experience of prayer and liturgy, and in partnership with local parishes

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[xa_acc style=”xa-dark blue” ][xa_slide title=”Serving the common good.” openclose=”” icon=”plus”]

  • a commitment to communicate Catholic social teaching and thereby to promote social justice and opportunity for all.

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