Essential Elements of an Edmund Rice Christian Brother Education
The Essential Elements of an Edmund Rice Christian Brother Education calls educational ministry sites and those working in them to …
I . Evangelize Youth within the Mission of the Church .
• proclaim the Good News of Jesus Christ in word and deed
• permeate the entire curriculum , activities , and all aspects of the educational process with the Gospel message of Jesus Christ
• encourage young people to a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ
• provide opportunities for liturgies , retreats , vocation awareness workshops and daily prayer
II . Proclaim and Witness to Catholic Identity .
• give priority to religious instruction with opportunities for faith development and theological understanding
• participate in the sacramental life of the Church and model a living faith through the use of rituals and symbols
• foster devotion to Mary and the communion of saints
• ensure that Catholic identity permeates all endeavors : all classes and activities , procedures and policies ,
• services and programs
III . Stand in Solidarity with those Marginalized by Poverty and Injustice .
• promote policies and structures that reflect a climate of compassion for the poor and disadvantaged
• include education and advocacy for peace , justice , global awareness and care for the Earth
• prepare students to work toward the creation of a just society
• encourage ministry experiences that work with and serve the poor and marginalized
• support mission areas at home and abroad
• establish tuition and scholarship policies that open educational opportunities to the poor and disadvantaged
IV . Foster and Invigorate a Community of Faith .
• provide a disciplined , safe atmosphere in which students are free to grow and take responsibility for their own learning and for the life of the community
• sustain compassionate , respectful relationships among all stakeholders
• be in union with the Church through commitment to service and formation of community
• encourage faculty and staff to give daily witness to their integral role in communal faith formation
• embrace the human condition and welcome God ’ s healing
V . Celebrates the Value and Dignity of Each Person and Nurture the Development of the Whole Person .
• promote respect for each individual as created in the image and likeness of God
• value the diversity of the human family and seek to reflect diversity among the student , faculty and staff
• promote strong programs for personal , professional , and pastoral care
• offer co-curricular activities and programs that are important to a student ’ s holistic education
• strive to provide just remuneration for faculty and staff
VI . Collaborate and Share Responsibility for the Mission .
• empower all members of the community to share in the mission
• work with parents who are the primary educators
• collaborate with Edmund Rice Christian Brother ministries on local , regional , and international levels
• foster a deeper understanding of the vision of Blessed Edmund
• promote active participation in governance by boards and diocesan officials
VII . Pursue Excellence in all Endeavors .
• promote a strong academic curriculum and cultivate a desire for excellence
• develop an educational culture that fosters the growth of the whole person , higher-order thinking , and life-long learning
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