Virtues of the Month
September: Faith
God made us to live together as a family community.
From the perspective of the Catholic Graduate Expectations, a person of faith…
Knows the saving story of our Christian faith
Speaks the language of life
Prays and worships God
October: Empathy
God wants us to care about everyone's feelings.
From the perspective of the Catholic Graduate Expectations, an empathetic person...
Is confident in the dignity of selves and others
Believes that the cross is the ultimate sign of forgiveness
Seeks and grants permission
November: Conscience
God helps us to choose to be good people.
From the perspective of the Catholic Graduate Expectations, a person of conscience...
Makes decisions according to gospel values
Accepts accountability for one's own actions
December: Hope
God helps us to work for a more peaceful world even when we feel discouraged.
From the perspective of the Catholic Graduate Expectations, a person of hope...
Sees more good than evil in the world
Acts legally and morally
January: Self-Control/Decision Making
God wants us to do what we know and feel is right.
From the perspective of the Catholic Graduate Expectations, a person with self-control...
Has a positive, confident sense of self and others
Adapts to situations in light of the common good
Thinks reflectively to solve problems
Applies effective communication, decision-making, problem-solving & resource management skills
Reflects on personal values, abilities and aspirations
Participates in leisure and fitness activities for a balanced and healthy lifestyle
February: Respect
God wants us to treat all people with the respect they deserve.
From the perspective of the Catholic Graduate Expectations, a respectful person...
Has a confident, positive sense of self and respect for the dignity and welfare of others
Honours the rights, responsibilities and contributions of self and others
Values and honours the important role of family in society
Values the environment and uses resources wisely
Honours the faith traditions, world religions and life journeys of all people of goodwill
March: Kindness
God wants us to give generously to others around us.
From the perspective of the Catholic Graduate Expectations, a kind person...
Relates to family members in a loving, compassionate manner
Values and honours the important role of the family in society
Examines, evaluates and applies knowledge of interdependent systems for the development of a just and compassionate society
Promotes the sacredness of life
April: Love
God wants us to serve and to see the goodness in everyone we meet.
From the perspective of the Catholic Graduate Expectations, a loving person...
Relates to family intimacy and sexuality as God-given gifts, to be used as the creator intended
Relates to family members in a loving, compassionate and respectful manner especially when the other seems 'unlovable'
Respects the rights, responsibilities and contributions of self and others
May: Acceptance
God wants us to make friends with everyone no matter how different they may look or act.
From the perspective of the Catholic Graduate Expectations, an accepting person...
Finds meaning, dignity fulfillment and vocation in work which contributes to the common good
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
June: Fairness
God wants us to treat each person as we would like to be treated.
From the perspective of the Catholic Graduate Expectations, a fair person...
Presents information and ideas clearly, honestly and with sensitivity to others
Finds meaning, dignity, fulfillment and vocation in work which contributes to the good
Accepts accountability for one’s own action
Exercises the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship
Contributes to the common good