Works of Mercy - Choose Catholic Schools · the perfect number 7 works of mercy - can you name...
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Works of Mercy Living christ’s mission
Defining characteristics of catholic schools are:
National Standards and Benchmarks
for Effective Catholic Schools
● Centered in the person of Jesus Christ ● Contributing to the Evangelizing
Mission of the Church ● Distinguished by Excellence ● Committed to Educate the Whole Child
● Steeped in a Catholic Worldview ● Sustained by Gospel Witness ● Shaped by Communion and Community ● Accessible to All Students ● Established by the Expressed Authority
of the Bishop
Evangelization Excellence
enrollment
three E’s from the cs0
EVANGELIZATION GOAL #3 BTEOT 16-17 SY, elementary students across the Archdiocese
will complete 75,000 hours of service in the context
of the Works of Mercy;
5 case studies, 1 per Cluster, will highlight the impact of service.
THE PERFECT NUMBER 7 WORKS OF MERCY -
CAN YOU NAME THEM?
7 CORPORAL
7 SPIRITUAL
What are the works of mercy? 2447 CCC
The Works of Mercy are charitable actions by which
we come to the aid of our neighbor in his spiritual
and bodily necessities.
GETTING ON THE SAME PAGE…..TURN AND TALK….. HOW CAN WE AS CATHOLIC EDUCATORS GET OUR
FACULTIES AND STUDENTS THINKING IN TERMS
OF WORKS OF MERCY THAT ARE A CONTINUATION
OF THE MINISTRY OF JESUS CHRIST, RATHER
THAN IN TERMS OF SERVICE PROJECTS THAT
HELP ORGANIZATIONS FULFILL THEIR
PROJECTS/GIVE KIDS SERVICE HOURS?
GET BACK TO THE BASICS AND FOCUS ON CURRICULUM…..
Dimensions of the Religion Curriculum
“The fundamental task” of the
Religion Curriculum “is to
achieve…the formation of disciples of
Jesus Christ. Jesus instructed His
disciples; He prayed with them; He
showed them how to live; and He gave
them His mission.” (NDC) Ch. 2, #20
Overarching goals of student catechesis in this area Prepares the Christian student
to live in community and to
participate actively in the life
and mission of the Church.
“Catechesis encourages the
disciples of Jesus to make their
daily conduct a shining and
convincing testimony to the
Gospel.” This preparation
encourages service and social
justice as it promotes unity and
ecumenical spirit.
Promotes a missionary spirit
that prepares the student to
be present as Christians in
society. This catechesis
prepares the student to live
as witnesses of their
Christian faith; it provides
the Christian model of the
Beatitudes; and it encourages
the student to understand the
other world religions.
Turn and talk What can we do to change and/or
encourage our teachers to ensure that
they are meeting the fundamental task of
the religion curriculum, which is to
achieve the formation of disciples of
Jesus Christ THAT WILL CARRY ON HIS
MISSION TODAY AND IN THEIR FUTURES -
HIGH SCHOOL, COLLEGE AND CAREER?
What the cso is going to do….. ➢Create a grade level specific presentation for teachers to watch this Spring to educate
themselves on the Works of Mercy, as well as what objectives in their current curriculum guides are met by teaching these to students; they will receive 2 hours of elective credit towards their catechist certification.
➢Ask teachers to ensure that they are using the vocabulary of the Works of Mercy when they are teaching, as they help students that are completing service, and as they discuss and give guidance throughout the day.
What the cso is going to do….. ➢ Highlight the works being done on various
campuses and how they fulfill Christ’s mission.
➢ Track the hours and projects that our schools
are doing so that we can share the Good News
about how our schools are forming disciples of
Jesus Christ every day.
➢ In our efforts that we are already doing,
encourage “out of the box” thinking and
coordination/collaboration!
What the cso is going to do….. ➢ Provide a list of archdiocesan ministries and
their contacts so that our collaborative efforts
can make a greater impact in the Archdiocese of
Galveston-Houston, within local municipalities,
across our nation, and through mission work
around the globe.
➢ Provide more opportunities for teachers to learn
and grow in their faith, as well as, embed
Catholic doctrine and teaching in their subject
areas.
What you can do as a principal... ★ Use the vocabulary of the Works of Mercy in your
own work.
★ Talk with parents about the Works of Mercy as
they are helping to complete activities in this
area.
★ Highlight your school’s efforts to meet the needs
of others in your newsletter, using Works of
Mercy terminology to educate parents on the work
you are doing to fulfill Christ’s mission as you
form disciples of Jesus Christ in your school.
What you can do as a principal... ★ Ensure that the service projects that you allow on campus
meet one of the 14 Works of Mercy.
★ Require teachers to complete the Works of Mercy
assignment for catechist credit.
★ Ask teachers to brainstorm ways to make the Works of
Mercy come alive on your campus daily...instruct the
ignorant, admonish the sinner, counsel the doubtful, bear
wrongs patiently.
★ Review the service you do on your campus and make sure
that it serves a local need and/or is in communion with
other ministries in our archdiocese.
St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Missions Office Donation and Distribution
SVDP Food Network
Youth Mission Trips
The Pontifical Mission Societies and
Catholic Relief Services
Resale Store
Ministry of the Archdiocese The Office of Catholic Cemeteries: Burying the dead. Praying for the living and the dead. Comforting those who mourn. - Catholic burial practices, Catholic approaches to death and dying (including end of life issues), and the "nuts and bolts" issues faced by people having to make funeral arrangements. In these presentations they promote the full use of the Order of Christian Funerals, and the benefits of preparing all funeral arrangements (form liturgy to funeral home to cemetery) before the time of need.
Ministries of the Archdiocese Ministry with Persons with Disabilities St. Dominic's Center/Priests Retirement HoME
Office of Vocations Office of Aging/homebound Angela/Isaiah houses
GRIEF MINISTRY Hispanic Ministry San Jose Clinic
St. Mary’s Seminary Pro Life Office Catholic Chaplain Corps
Respect Life Catholic Charities/REFUGEES Special Youth Services
Our Daily Bread Pastoral Care for Inmates
School of Environmental Education Texas Catholic Correctional Ministers (TCCM)
ARCHDIOCESAN VISION SCHOOLS WORKING WITH ARCHDIOCESAN ENTITIES TO SUPPORT PROJECTS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES, IN
the HOUSTON AREA, IN TEXAS, IN U.S., AND GLOBALLY THROUGH LOCAL MISSIONARIES
SCHOOLS HELPING SCHOOLS – BACKPACK AND SCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVES, FOOD DRIVES, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, COMMUNITY GARDENS,
THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS!
St. John Berchmans Catholic School, in partnership with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension, established a 'Giving Garden' for students and
the community.
BRAINSTORMING FOR WHAT YOU CURRENTLY DO ON YOUR CAMPUS,
Make a list of service opportunities
that answer God’s call to serve others
through the 14 Works of Mercy.
Make a list of projects that are good
for the community, but would NOT be
categorized as Works of Mercy.
In your cluster…. Discuss amongst yourselves a project or two
that you feel would be the BEST example of a
Work of Mercy from your lists. Perhaps one
project demonstrates multiple Works of Mercy.
Decide to nominate that project to be the one
from your cluster that is highlighted for its
impact as a Work of Mercy this year.
Works of Mercy Living christ’s mission