GRADES 5 - 8
1. Active Faith-filled Catholics who:
1. Active Faith-filled Catholics who:
- pray
- demonstrate an understanding of the Church’s teachings, scripture, the Saints and Mary
- participate actively in the Mass
- demonstrate compassion to all
- ask for and offer forgiveness
- practice ethical and moral decision-making
- read for learning as well as for pleasure
- plan, meet goals, and set timelines in the quest for knowledge
- apply research skills and use appropriate resources
- experience and appreciate the fine arts and literature
- use technology for learning, communication, and enjoyment
- speak publicly with confidence and poise
- demonstrate strong listening skills
- compose and express opinions and ideas clearly and effectively
- work cooperatively with others
- appreciate and understand similarities and differences among cultures
- resolve conflicts peacefully
- take responsibility for choices
- are knowledgeable of and actively participate in the democratic process
- seek to understand current events and their impact
- take care of ourselves, others and all of God’s creation
- assess our own strengths and areas for improvement
- think analytically and synthesize information to form conclusions
- understand the relationship between cause and effect
- distinguish between fact and opinion to support a position
- persevere in efforts to solve problems