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"Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse.  Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.  Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position.Do not be conceited."

This passage is relevant to our current climate because it is a reminder that we must love others, stay humble , and in unity. We could use the reminder that we need to have genuine care and respect for everyone.

-Kelsey

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"Make every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all." Ephesians 4:3-6

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"Make every effort to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit, just as you were called to the one hope of your calling, one Lord, one faith, one baptism, one God and Father of all, who is above all and through all and in all." Ephesians 4:3-6

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In my role as the Secondary Curriculum Consultant, I see Ephesians 4:3-6 as a guiding principle. It reminds me that building unity within our staff is essential for fostering a shared mission of Catholic education.

It's relevant today because we are living in a world that is THRIVING on division for the sake of the progress of a few individuals instead of the collective rise of humanity to be stewards of this earth.

By promoting collaboration among departments and schools and fostering empathy and compassion during professional learning, I can start to see how our collective efforts could reflect a unified vision of Catholic values and remind us that we can choose our future.

-Brittany

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"There is no difference between Jews and Gentiles, between slaves and free people, between men and women; you are all one in union with Christ Jesus." Galatians 3:28

This passage is relevant today because we are in a world struggling with division based on race, gender, class, and nationality. These words remind us about equality and inclusion and the unity of all people.

It also has a social justice aspect in that it challenges discrimination and calls for dignity and fairness for all. Human rights.

Paul emphasizes that faith in Christ will transcend our external differences.

-Kyley

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"Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."** (Philippians 4:6).

This passage is particularly relevant today as many people experience anxiety and uncertainty in various aspects of life, including work, relationships, and global issues. Paul's encouragement to turn to prayer and maintain a spirit of gratitude reminds us to seek peace through faith. We can learn to manage our worries by taking them to God, fostering a sense of calm and hope. This practice can help us focus on the positive aspects of our lives and build resilience in challenging times.

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"Therefore you have no excuse, whoever you are, when you judge others; for in passing judgement on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, are doing the very same things." Rom 2:1

In this fast-paced, news-mania, social-media-driven world, we are inundated with judgement- filled thoughts and commentary on a daily basis. Unfortunately, our school buildings aren’t safe havens from passing judgement on one another either.  We witness this when judgement is passed on students for not achieving to a certain standard, on parents for not being supportive enough or for being too much of an advocate, on teachers for doing too much or too little, on administrators for not handling a situation how we wanted it to be handled, on the school board for…everything that isn’t working how we wished it worked.

I have been reflecting a lot this year on how we got here; specifically how the conversations around our students and their individual abilities have turned so sour and often driven by all the things they cannot do. I wonder when we stopped believing that parents are doing the best they can with the resources they have and when we lost faith in the decisions that are being made- even when we are not privy to the whole story of how they came to be.

This leads me to consider my own practice and the shifts I can make in the day to day interactions. How can I become better at framing conversations so the other person knows they’re rooted in curiosity and not judgement? How can I respectfully shift conversations that are deficit-driven to ability-driven? How can I walk away from a difficult conversation and ask ‘what am I missing?’ or ‘how did we get here?’ rather than pass judgement?

In reflecting on our own practices and making small shifts, we can become the agents of change. It is in the most uncomfortable and challenging work that the growth happens. I hope this gives you pause to reflect on small shifts you might consider making in your day to day interactions to create more positive and collaborative environments for all.

-Stacey

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"Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young.  Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity"  1 Timothy 4:12

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"Don't let anyone think less of you because you are young.  Be an example to all believers in what you say, in the way you live, in your love, your faith, and your purity"  1 Timothy 4:12

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This passage speaks to me about our current climate as we are constantly encouraging our students to be leaders in faith, hope and life.  Children live life with their hearts open, their minds attuned for kindness, they are impressionable to the influences of others, and they have a great impact on those that guide them.  We can all learn to be pure-of-heart by observing the youth as they have not been tainted by the cruelness that can be. - Candace -