Council in 1962, Gospel Values provided the foundation for Catholic Social Teaching by extending them beyond personal relationships to . Gospel Values (and Related Values) Faith – truth, fidelity, tradition, doctrine, prayer, revelation, reading scripture. the systems, structures and social institutions of modern life. Justice – courage, risk, human dignity, stewardship, prophecy, interdependence, peace-seeking, equal distribution of goods, fortitude, empathy. As a Catholic organisation, the person and teachings of Jesus Christ, as presented in the gospels and proclaimed by the Church, are central to our vision, mission and values. Catholic schools, while providing a quality education, hold up Christian values to children, inviting them to build their own lives on them. Welcome to the Catholic Education website.
While these can be used throughout Catholic Education Week itself, many can be used at other times throughout the school year, leading to a deeper understanding of the theme. Knowing that life’s greatest lessons extend far beyond the classroom, our teachings build upon the unconditional love of Christ. Founded in Christ and sustained by faith, we seek to support schools to fulfil their mission of enabling each student to come into the fullness of their own humanity. At Our Lady of Perpetual Help School we provide a quality, Catholic education in a safe and nurturing environment. We are deeply committed to supporting the proclamation of the Gospel through our primary and secondary Catholic Schools, Catholic higher education, campus ministry, certification for ecclesial ministry, and support of children and parents through advocacy and public policy in our Nation's Capital. Teaching these values, for those who know how to accept and live them consistently, yields highly positive results—as experience confirms—at the personal, family and professional levels. Service – commitment, caring, concern, involvement, empathy, almsgiving. Resources for use in schools Catholic education is based on Gospel values that place an emphasis on the spiritual dimension of students’ lives and their faith development. This love inspires, encourages and builds confidence in our children and our community. For Catholic Education Week 2019, resources are provided to support schools and parishes to address the theme: “Promoting Gospel Values”. These values - such as respect, dignity, equality, compassion, truth, love and mercy - while widely-held in the wider community, become personalised and are articulated in the religious dimension of the Catholic faith. Courage – sacrifice, self-denial, fortitude, restraint, discipline, patience, temperance.