OUR School Values

For Our Students

Faith, Our Foundation

Service, Our Way

Community, Our Support

Faith, Our Foundation

• Believes in God, or a higher purpose beyond oneself

• Is confident, honest and self-disciplined (Men of Integrity)

• Trusts and respects others.

[ Updated Mapping of Class Names*: Courage, Gratitude, Integrity, (Empathy*) ]

[ Class Names: Joy, Gratitude, Courage, Honesty, Integrity ]

Service, Our Way

• Leads and serves others (Servant leader) and makes the world a better place. (Men for Others)

• Goes the extra mile

[ Updated Mapping of Class Names*: Diligence, Empathy, Fortitude, Kindness ]

[ Class Names: Kindness, Diligence, Fortitude ] 

Community, Our Support

• Looks out for those who need help (the last, the lost & the least). 

• Includes others, embraces differences and values diversity.

• Collaborates with others and is a team player

[ Updated Mapping of Class Names*: Humility, Joy, (Empathy*)]

[ Class Names: Empathy ]

From lasallian.ai:

The following virtues (class names) can be mapped to the Lasallian values of Faith, Service, and Community as follows:

Faith

• Courage:

  • Courage is enabled through faith, giving individuals the strength to stand by their beliefs and act rightly in the face of opposition and personal loss 1 .

• Gratitude:

  • Gratitude is a reflection of faith, recognizing and appreciating the blessings and opportunities provided by God .

• Integrity:

  • Integrity involves living truthfully and honestly, which is central to the Lasallian value of faith, interpreting and evaluating realities in the light of the Gospel 2 .

Service

• Diligence:

  • Diligence reflects the commitment and hard work in serving others, embodying the Lasallian value of zeal and wholehearted giving of oneself 2 .

• Empathy:

  • Empathy is crucial for understanding and addressing the needs of others, reflecting the Lasallian value of compassion and commitment to service .

• Fortitude:

  • Fortitude involves perseverance and strength in serving others, especially in challenging circumstances, aligning with the Lasallian commitment to service .

• Kindness:

  • Kindness is an expression of compassion and generosity, essential to the Lasallian value of service to others .

Community

• Humility:

  • Humility fosters a sense of fraternity and collaboration, essential for building a supportive and inclusive community .

• Joy:

  • Joy contributes to a positive and nurturing community environment, encouraging shared happiness and commitment to the common mission .

In summary, these virtues are deeply integrated into the Lasallian values of Faith, Service, and Community, guiding the mission and practices of Lasallian education.

Reference

1Adams, Tracy. “Mission Critical for a Critical Mission.” AXIS: Journal of Lasallian Higher Education 11, no. 2 (Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota: 2020)

2Gatdula, Gladiolus. “Living Out the Lasallian Values: Religious Educators’ Experiences in Lasallian Formation.” AXIS: Journal of Lasallian Higher Education 

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