The Catholic
School Graduate is expected to be:
- A discerning believer formed in the Catholic Faith community
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- An effective communicator Learn
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- A reflective, creative and holistic thinker Learn
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- A self-directed, responsible, lifelong learner Learn
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- A collaborative contributor Learn
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- A caring family member Learn
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- A responsible citizen Learn
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These expectations were developed by the Institute for Catholic
Education (ICE). ICE is dedicated to working with, bringing
together, and assisting all those who share responsibility
for English Catholic education in Ontario. For more information,
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A discerning believer
formed in the Catholic Faith community who celebrates
the signs and sacred mystery of God's presence through word,
sacrament, prayer, forgiveness, reflection and moral living.
- Illustrates a basic understanding of the saving story
of our Christian Faith.
- Participates in the sacramental life of the church and
demonstrates an understanding of the centrality of the Eucharist
to our Catholic story.
- Actively reflects on God's Word as communicated through
the Hebrew and Christian scriptures.
- Develops attitudes and values founded on Catholic social
teaching and acts to promote social responsibility, human
solidarity and the common good.
- Speaks to 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)
- Seeks intimacy with God and celebrates communion with
God, others and creation through prayer and worship.
- 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.
- Respects the faith traditions, world religions and the
life journeys of all people of good will.
- Integrates faith with life.
- 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
who speaks, writes, and listens honestly and sensitively,
responding critically in light of gospel values.
- Listens actively and critically to understand and learn
in light of gospel values.
- Reads, understands and uses written materials effectively.
- Presents information and ideas clearly and honestly and
with sensitivity to others.
- Writes and speaks fluently in one of both of Canada's
official languages.
- 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, creative and holistic
thinker who solves problems and makes responsible
decisions with an informed moral conscience for the common
good.
- Recognizes there is more grace in our world than sin and
that hope is essential in facing all challenges.
- Creates, adapts, evaluates new ideas in light of the common
good.
- Thinks reflectively and creatively to evaluate situation
and solve problems.
- Makes decisions in light of gospel values with an informed
moral conscience.
- Adopts a holistic approach to life by integrating learning
from various subject areas and experience.
- Examines, evaluates and applies knowledge of interdependent
systems (physical, political, ethical, socioeconomic and
ecological) for the development of a just and compassionate
society.
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A self-directed, responsible,
lifelong learner who develops and demonstrates their
God-given potential.
- Demonstrates a confident and positive sense of self respect
for the dignity and welfare of others.
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.
- Takes initiative and demonstrates Christian leadership.
- Responds to, manages and constructively influences change
in a discerning manner.
- Sets appropriate goals and priorities in school, work
and personal life.
- Applies effective communication, decision making, problem
solving, time and resource management skills.
- Examines and reflects on one's personal values, abilities
and aspirations influencing life's choices and opportunities.
- Participates in leisure and fitness activities for a balanced
and healthy lifestyle.
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A collaborative contributor
who finds meaning, dignity and vocation in work which respects
the rights of all and contributes to the common good.
- Works effectively as an interdependent team member.
- Thinks critically about the meaning and purpose of work
- Develops one's God-given potential and makes a meaningful
contribution to society.
- Finds meaning, dignity, fulfillment and vocation in work
which contributes to the common good.
- Respects the rights, responsibilities and contributions
of self and others.
- Exercises Christian leadership in the achievement of individual
and group goals.
- Achieves excellence, originality, and integrity in one's
own work and supports these qualities in the work of others.
- Applies skills for employability, self-employment and
entrepreneurship relative to Christian vocation.
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A caring family member
who attends to family, school, parish and the wider community.
- Relates to family members in a loving, compassionate and
respectful manner.
- Recognizes human intimacy and sexuality as God given gifts,
to be used as the creator intended.
- Values and honours the important role of family in society.
- Values and nurtures opportunities for family prayer.
- Ministers to the family, school, parish, and wider community
through service.
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A responsible citizen
who gives witness to Catholic social teaching by promoting
peace, justice and the sacredness of human life.
- Acts morally and legally as a person formed in Catholic
traditions.
- Accepts accountability for one's own actions.
- Seeks and grants forgiveness.
- Promotes the sacredness of life.
- Witnesses Catholic social teaching by promoting equality,
democracy, and solidarity for a just, peaceful and compassionate
society.
- Respects and affirms the diversity and interdependence
of the world's peoples and cultures.
- Respects and understands the history, cultural heritage
and pluralism of today's contemporary society.
- Exercises the rights and responsibilities of Canadian
citizenship.
- Respects the environment and uses resources wisely.
- Contributes to the common good.
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