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Letter from Sr. Joan Cronin, g.s.i.c.

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Catholic Themes

Dignity of the Human Person
Community and the Common Good
Preferential Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
Human Rights and Responsibilities
Dignity of Work and Service
Stewardship for Creation
Love and Justice
Peace
Hope
Faith
Mystery, Wonder and Awe

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Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations

CGE1a-j CGE2a-e CGE3a-f CGE4a-h CGE5a-h CGE6a-d CGE7a-j


A Discerning Believer Formed in the Catholic Faith Community

CGE1a

Illustrates a basic understanding of the saving story of our Christian faith.
 
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CGE1b

Participates in the sacramental life of the church and demonstrates an understanding of the centrality of the Eucharist to our Catholic story.
 
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CGE1c Actively reflects on God's Word as communicated through the Hebrew and Christian scriptures.
 
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CGE1d

Develops attitudes and values founded on Catholic social teaching and acts to promote social responsibility, human solidarity and the common good.
 
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CGE1e

Speaks the language of life... "recognizing that life is an unearned gift and that a person entrusted with life does not own it but that one is called to protect and cherish it." (Witnesses to Faith)
 
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CGE1f

Seeks intimacy with God and celebrates communion with God, others and creation through prayer and worship.
 
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CGE1g

Understands that one's purpose or call in life comes from God and strives to discern and live out this call throughout life's journey.
 
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CGE1h

Respects the faith traditions, world religions and the life-journeys of all people of good will.
 
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CGE1i

Integrates faith with life.
 
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CGE1j

Recognizes that "sin, human weakness, conflict and forgiveness are part of the human journey" and that the cross, the ultimate sign of forgiveness is at the heart of redemption. (Witnesses to Faith)
 
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An Effective Communicator

CGE2a

Listens actively and critically to understand and learn in light of gospel values.
 
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CGE2b

Reads, understands and uses written materials effectively.
 
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CGE2c

Presents information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity to others.
 
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CGE2d

Writes and speaks fluently one or both of Canada's official languages.
 
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CGE2e

Uses and integrates the Catholic faith tradition, in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life.
 
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A Reflective and Creative Thinker

CGE3a

Recognizes there is more grace in our world than sin and that hope is essential in facing all challenges.
 
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CGE3b

Creates, adapts, evaluates new ideas in light of the common good.
 
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CGE3c

Thinks reflectively and creatively to evaluate situations and solve problems.
 
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CGE3d

Makes decisions in light of gospel values with an informed moral conscience.
 
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CGE3e

Adopts a holistic approach to life by integrating learning from various subject areas and experience.
 
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CGE3f

Examines, evaluates and applies knowledge of interdependent systems (physical, political, ethical, socio-economic and ecological) for the development of a just and compassionate society.
 
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A Self-Directed, Responsible, Life-Long Learner

CGE4a

Demonstrates a confident and positive sense of self and respect for the dignity and welfare of others.
 
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CGE4b

Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.
 
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CGE4c

Takes initiative and demonstrates Christian leadership.
 
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CGE4d

Responds to, manages and constructively influences change in a discerning manner.
 
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CGE4e

Sets appropriate goals and priorities in school, work and personal life.
 
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CGE4f

Applies effective communication, decision-making, problem-solving, time and resource management skills.
 
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CGE4g

Examines and reflects on one's personal values, abilities and aspirations influencing life's choices and opportunities.
 
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CGE4h

Participates in leisure and fitness activities for a balanced and healthy lifestyle.
 
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A Collaborative Contributor

CGE5a

Works effectively as an interdependent team member.
 
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CGE5b

Thinks critically about the meaning and purpose of work.
 
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CGE5c

Develops one's God-given potential and makes a meaningful contribution to society.
 
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CGE5d

Finds meaning, dignity, fulfillment and vocation in work which contributes to the common good.
 
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CGE5e

Respects the rights, responsibilities and contributions of self and others.
 
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CGE5f

Exercises Christian leadership in the achievement of individual and group goals.
 
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CGE5g

Achieves excellence, originality, and integrity in one's own work and supports these qualities in the work of others.
 
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CGE5h

Applies skills for employability, self-employment and entrepreneurship relative to Christian vocation.
 
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A Caring Family Member

CGE6a

Relates to family members in a loving, compassionate and respectful manner.
 
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CGE6b

Recognizes human intimacy and sexuality as God given gifts, to be used as the creator intended.
 
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CGE6c

Values and honors the important role of the family in society.
 
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CGE6d

Values and nurtures opportunities for family prayer.
 
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CGE6e

Ministers to the family, school, parish, and wider community through service
 
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A Responsible Citizen

CGE7a

Acts morally and legally as a person formed in Catholic traditions.
 
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CGE7b

Accepts accountability for one's own actions.
 
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CGE7c

Seeks and grants forgiveness.
 
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CGE7d

Promotes the sacredness of life.
 
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CGE7e

Witnesses Catholic social teaching by promoting equality, democracy, and solidarity for a just, peaceful and compassionate society.
 
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CGE7f

Respects and affirms the diversity and interdependence of the world's peoples and cultures.
 
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CGE7g

Respects and understands the history, cultural heritage and pluralism of today's contemporary society.
 
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CGE7h

Exercises the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship.
 
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CGE7i

Respects the environment and uses resources wisely.
 
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CGE7j

Contributes to the common good.
 
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