Values and Characteristics of a Raven
All members of the 小草影院 community are Ravens. As Ravens, we embrace our mission to educate within a community of faith and scholarship.听
To fulfill our mission, Ravens embody these characteristics which exemplify the key elements of the 小草影院 Mission and Values:
- Above all, a Raven is Christ-Centered.
- Community: A Raven is collaborative, hospitable, and engaged.
- Faith: A Raven is faithful, steadfast, and joyful.
- Scholarship: A Raven is thoughtful, competent, and committed to greatness.
Jesus Christ
We believe in the love of Jesus Christ and the faith revealed to, and handed down by, the Roman Catholic Church. Grow in a relationship with Jesus by using the gifts of faith and reason to see and do things the way God does.
鈥淭he love of Christ must come before all else.鈥� – Rule of St. Benedict 4:21
A Raven is Christ-Centered
Christ-Centered Ravens understand that everything they have is a gift from God and seek to offer it back with good zeal.
Community
Values and Characteristics
Community
We believe in service to the common good, respect for the individual, virtuous friendship, and the beatitudes. Demonstrate good will, humility, trust, accountability, justice, faithfulness, obedience, peace, and discipleship.
鈥淣o one is to pursue what he judges better for himself, but instead, what he judges better for someone else.鈥� – Rule of St. Benedict 72:7
A Raven is Collaborative
Collaborative Ravens create a spirit of teamwork.
Hospitality
We pledge to uphold the dignity of every human person from the beginning of life to its natural end. Be open to the multitude of persons in the human family, God鈥檚 greatest treasure and our greatest resource.
鈥淎ll guests who present themselves are to be welcomed as Christ.鈥� 聽– Rule of St. Benedict聽53:1
A Raven is Hospitable
Hospitable Ravens welcome others with authenticity and warmth.
Listening
We believe seeking counsel and listening should lead to wise resolution and action. Engage all members of the community on important matters so leaders make good decisions.
Listen 鈥渨ith the ear of your heart.鈥� 聽– Rule of St. Benedict P:1
A Raven is Engaged
Engaged Ravens listen and serve the needs of others.
Faith
Values and Characteristics
Prayer and Work
We believe our Ora et Labora cooperates in God鈥檚 plan to make all things new. Always be in conversation with God through prayer and value the dignity of all work and human activity.
鈥淭hat in all things God may be glorified.鈥� 聽– Rule of St. Benedict聽57:9
A Raven is Faithful
Faithful Ravens discern God鈥檚 will, work hard to accomplish it, and courageously defend their beliefs.
Stability
We believe in a commitment to one鈥檚 vocation in a daily rhythm of life following St. Benedict and St. Scholastica. Develop a balanced way of life and love for the people and place along with fidelity to its traditions.
鈥淣ever swerving from his instructions, we shall through patience share in the sufferings of Christ that we may deserve also to share in his kingdom.鈥� – Rule of St. Benedict聽P:50
A Raven is Steadfast
Steadfast Ravens can be trusted to fulfill their commitments and are marked by resiliency, integrity, and character.
Conversion of Life
We believe聽conversatio, a commitment to personal conversion or growth, positively transforms life. Pursue continual self-improvement, seeking the truth each day, joyfully beginning again and again, hoping in God.
鈥淵our way of acting should be different from the world鈥檚 way.鈥� – Rule of St. Benedict 4:20
A Raven is Joyful
Joyful Ravens provide a positive witness to the Gospel.
Scholarship
Values and Characteristics
Love of Learning
We believe rigorous scholarship in the liberal arts, rooted in the monastic tradition, leads to the discovery of truth. Strive for wisdom lived in responsible awareness of oneself, family, society, nature, and God.
鈥淲e intend to establish a school for the Lord鈥檚 service.鈥� – Rule of St. Benedict P:45
A Raven is Thoughtful
Thoughtful Ravens are lifelong learners who analyze problems, gather appropriate information, and make prudent decisions.
Stewardship
We believe the Lord God made all things and called them good. Care for creation and the goods of this place, our time, talent, and treasure, as gifts from God.
鈥淢ore will be expected of those to whom more has been entrusted.鈥� – Rule of St. Benedict 2:30
A Raven is Competent
Competent Ravens maintain high expectations for themselves, and exhibit diligence with the goods and duties entrusted to them.
Excellence through Virtue
We believe that a daily discipline and practice of virtue leads to learning, freedom, and greatness. Personally strive for excellence in all things, practicing cardinal and theological virtues until they become habit.
Show 鈥渢hem all that is good and holy more by example than by words.鈥� –聽 Rule of St. Benedict 2:12
A Raven is Committed to Greatness
Ravens are committed to greatness and approach all things with class and professionalism, and constantly strive for success, and excellence.