Works of Mercy. Living christ s mission

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1 Works of Mercy Living christ s mission

2 Defining characteristics of catholic schools are: Centered in the person of Jesus Christ Contributing to the Evangelizing Mission of the Church Distinguished by Excellence Committed to Educate the Whole Child National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Schools 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

3 Evangelization Excellence enrollment three E s from the cs0

4 EVANGELIZATION GOAL #3 BTEOT 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.

5 THE PERFECT NUMBER 7 WORKS OF MERCY - CAN YOU NAME THEM? 7 CORPORAL 7 SPIRITUAL

6 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.

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8 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?

9 GET BACK TO THE BASICS AND FOCUS ON CURRICULUM..

10 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

11 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.

12 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?

13 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.

14 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!

15 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.

16 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.

17 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.

18 St. Vincent de Paul Society and the Missions Office Donation and Distribution SVDP Food Network Resale Store Youth Mission Trips The Pontifical Mission Societies and Catholic Relief Services

19 The Office of Catholic Cemeteries: Burying the dead. Ministry of the Archdiocese 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.

20 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 School of Environmental Education Pastoral Care for Inmates Texas Catholic Correctional Ministers (TCCM)

21 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.

22 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.

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24 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.

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