Mission, Vision, Values
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Faculty/Staff
Formation
Alice I Hession, Director of Formation
[email protected]
Models of Faculty/Staff Formation
Two approaches
Formational
Thematic
Formational
Concerned with the faith
journey of individual
Thematic
Concerned with the
values a school holds and
the process by which a
faculty member comes to
accept and espouse those
values
Dimensions of Faith Formation
Elements of Faculty/Staff
Formation
Community
Prayer & Liturgy
Service
Message
Moral Formation
Missionary Perspective
Xaverian Spirit
Adapted from Our Hearts Were Burning Within US
U S Catholic Bishops, 1999
Xaverian Spirit
Mission, Vision, Values, Calls, Goals,
and Criteria of Xaverian Brothers
Sponsored Schools
Spirituality of Theodore James Ryken
Fundamental Principles of the
Xaverian Brothers
History of Xaverian Educational
Mission
Xaverian Brothers Today:
Contemplative Stance and Mission to
the Poor and Marginalized
Community
Growth in personal relationships
Celebration of gifts, talents, and
life’s blessings
Recognition and involvement of
family
Prayer and Liturgy
Liturgy in Catholic life
Practices of Catholic piety and
devotion
Shared personal prayer
Opportunities of contemplation
and meditation
Service
Personal service to those in need
Social action
Global call
Message
- Understanding the basic
teachings of the Catholic
faith – Conversion to
Jesus Christ
- Importance of Scripture
- Social Justice and the Dignity
of the Human Person
- Current Church teachings
Moral Formation
Appreciation of Christian values
and moral norms
Christian ethics
Clarification of current
religious and moral
questions in light of faith
Missionary Perspective
Evangelization
Ecumenical dialogue
Global Perspective of Mission
Formation Committee
Membership - 5-10 members including at least one
administrative contact person
Develop a vision of faculty/staff formation for the school
Coordinate Elements of Faculty/Staff Formation
Sample Structures
1,100 students –
90 Faculty/Staff
Formation Committee - 8-10
including Asst. Principal for
Formation
- Retreat
- Social
- Cultural
- Prayer
450 Students –
40 Faculty/Staff
Formation Committee – 5
including Campus Minister
- Prayer
- Social
- Service
- Schools for Justice
- Retreat
- Book Discussion
- Mentoring
Xaverian Network Sponsored
New Teacher Orientation
Faculty/Staff Formation Gathering
Administrator Orientation
Chief Administrators
Experienced Teachers Retreat
Leadership Development Program
Network Mission Gatherings
Network Mission Gatherings
Campus Ministers
Faculty Supervision Directors
Admissions Directors
Coaches
Directors of Programs for at-risk students
Xaverian Brothers
Sponsored Schools
Falling in love
with the service of God.