Life Skills

 

 

As stated in our school’s mission and philosophy, St. Francis de Sales is committed to developing a framework for moral reasoning and ethical decision-making. In alignment with Catholic Social Teachings, St. Francis de Sales believes all members of our school community are responsible for advancing an understanding of and respect for the Catholic doctrines on matters of human dignity and common good in society.  Therefore, we hold all members of our school accountable to behavior worthy of our Catholic environment.  The following life skills provide another opportunity to continue the work of building a school community of faith where Gospel values are nurtured and sustained with ….

 

 

TOLERANCE: To recognize and respect the opinions, practices, or behavior of others.

 

 

INTEGRITY: To be honest, sincere and of sound moral principle.

 

 

RESPECT: To willingly show consideration or appreciation for others.

 

 

COURAGE: To do what is right, rather than what is easy.

 

 

COOPERATION: To work together toward a common goal.

 

 

RESPONSIBILITY: To be accountable for your actions.

 

 

EFFORT: To try your hardest.

 

 

CARING: To be concerned for other’s feelings and well-being.

 

 

CURIOSITY: To have a desire to learn or know about a wide range of things.

 

PATIENCE: To wait calmly for someone or something.

 

 

COMMON SENSE: To use good judgment.

 

 

SENSE OF HUMOR: To laugh and be playful without hurting others.

 

 

PERSEVERANCE: To continue in spite of difficulties.

 

 

PROBLEM SOLVING: To seek solutions in difficult situations.

 

 

INITIATIVE: To do something because it needs to be done.

 

 

FRIENDSHIP: To make and keep friends through mutual trust and caring.

 

 

PRAYER: To talk and listen to God.