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In a Catholic school the special character is also known as the Catholic Character. This is not something that is simply added on to what would otherwise be a secular state school. Nor does it merely refer to religious education, ceremonies and observances.
The Catholic Character is the framework within which the whole school curriculum is delivered; it is, in fact, integral to everything that takes place in the school, or on behalf of the school and its community. Properly observed and practised, it also provides a climate of hope, inspiration and service for all members of the school community.
"First and foremost, every Catholic educational institution is a place to encounter the living God who in Jesus Christ reveals his transforming love and truth." (Pope Benedict XVI in 2008)
Evangelisation
Evangelisation
We proclaim the Gospel as a means of bringing people to Christ.
Spiritual guidance
Spiritual guidance
We provide for Children's spiritual growth through prayer, liturgy and sacrament.
Pastoral care
Pastoral care
We plan experiences of service to others within school, in our community and through Caritas programmes.
Social justice
Social justice
We learn about ways to support tika, through Caritas programmes. We apply restorative justice within our behaviour management.
Charism
Charism
Our Mercy charism, and the messages of St Thérèse of Lisieux are celebrated and encouraged.
Church Festivals
Church Festivals
We celebrate Lent, Easter, Advent, Lent, and the Feast Days of Sts Joachim and Anne (Grandparents' Day), St Thérèse, and the Feast of The Assumption.
Effective teaching and learning principles help children to encounter the living God through our local curriculum...
Te Taha Wairua: Being Spiritual
Te Taha Wairua: Being Spiritual
Children learn to recognise their own spiritual growth.
The example below shows how children learn to evaluate their learning through HERO.
Friendship with Jesus
Friendship with Jesus
Children learn to have a meaningful encounter with Jesus - by seeing Jesus in their lives.
The example below shows how children demonstrate understanding in Religious Education – Te Mātauranga Whakapono through HERO.
Becoming Religiously Literate: Te Reo Whakapono
Becoming Religiously Literate: Te Reo Whakapono
Tamariki develop religious literacy that will enable them to articulate their increasing knowledge and understanding about faith.
The foundation and guiding principles for all our work is Catholic social teaching, a body of thought on social issues that has been developed by the Church over the past hundred years. Refer to https://caritas.org.nz/catholic-social-teaching
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