Life Skills

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. 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.