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The Franciscan Spirit and Life Program was developed in response to the question: “What makes St. Francis High School different from other high schools in the area?” The answer to this question is unique for each child that attends this institution. It is the hope of the school that each students’ answer to this question will provide an avenue to connect him to our Founding Father, St. Francis of Assisi. And that through St. Francis, each student will come to a deeper understanding of the love of Christ Jesus.
The Franciscan Spirit and Life Program provides several ways learn about Francis, Clare, and their followers. These include the Pilgrimage to Assisi, and the exposure to the 16 core Franciscan virtues. These virtues include: 1) Compassion 2) Prayer 3) Peace & Justice 4) Simplicity 5) Integrity 6) Humility 7) Brotherhood 8) Joy 9) Acceptance 10) Service 11) Generosity 12) Peacemaking 13) Faithfulness 14) Hospitality 15) Charity 16) Goodness. Each quarter of attendance at St. Francis High School is highlighted with the integration of one of these virtues into the curriculum of the school.
Third Quarter Virtue:
Joy
"To experience great pleasure or delight: Rejoice."
Second Quarter Virtue:
Humility
"The quality or condition of being humble; modest opinion or estimate of one's own importance, rank, etc."
First Quarter Virtue:
Integrity
"Adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral
character; honesty."
Scripture Prayer to be People of Character and Integrity
I thank You, Father that we are people of godly character and integrity. I ask now that You will strengthen our character even more than it is now, enabling us to conquer every temptation we face. Help us to be true to what we know is right and give us the ability to walk in integrity of heart.
You, Father always provide a way of escape from life's temptations so we are enabled to bear up in the face of testings and trials. Keep our souls, Lord. Let integrity and uprightness preserve us. May we learn to wait on You more. Help us to see that the issues of life spring from our hearts and as we think in our hearts so are we. Give us more of Your grace to keep our hearts with all diligence.
I ask you to help us to be a faithful men and women who are just and filled with the integrity that comes from You, Father. This is my prayer for us, In Jesus' Name, Amen.
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