spirituality and vision and mission

We, the Canossa Schools, are God-centered, nurturing communities - disciples of Christ Crucified and sharers of God's love - for the service of the families, church, nation, mother Earth, and the vulnerable.

CANOSSA VISION

Guided by Mary at the Foot of the Cross and St. Magdalene of Canossa, we commit ourselves to a holistic, relevant, and transformative education; life-giving school and home collaboration; sustained linkages with the wider community and formation of the heart that listens, thinks, discerns, and shares.

CANOSSA MISSION

1. Personal Relationship with Jesus

2. Charity and Humility

3. Uprightness and Self-Discipline

4. Solidarity and Compassion

5. Social Responsibility

6. Commitment to Truth

7. Patriotism and Transformative Citizenship

8. Global Competence and Skills

9. Joy and Resilience

CORE VALUES

Religare

meaning to bind together in latin

Religion

Not selective; Relationship with a god

Christianity Hinduism Buddhism Judaism Islam

5 Related Religions

Spirituality

Engagement with things transcendental, ultimate aims and goals

Spirituality

Connects inner personal beliefs and practices with outward actions, community life, and overall well-being

Transcendal

go beyond our humanity

Spirituality cannot exist without religion

phrase which describes the relationship between Spirituality and Religion since they are intertwined (which is different from simply being connected)

Christianity

engagement with God as revealed through Jesus Christ

-Grounded in religious / catholic tradition

-Informs how we pray,the values we cultivate,and our spiritual goal

-Everyone has a spirituality, whether they know it or not

Spirituality = Practice Religion = Teachings

Spirituality vs Religion

Spirituality outcome

Connects inner personal beliefs and practices with outward actions, community life, and well-being

God’s beloved

Who am i?

Depression

focuses on the past

Anxiety

focuses on the future

For us to be human

First call of God

Genesis

"Created in God's image & likeness"

Being a canossiana / canossiono

Adds name & responsibility to our identity and is provided by the Catholic Institution

The Constant Challenge / Invitation

remain true to our identity and responsibly face our calling/mission demands against a Post-Modern world

Vision

"What we wish to attain"

Mission

"What should be done to achieve vision"

Shared Vision

brings people together

ideas and writings of st. magdelene

what Canossian Philosophy of Education was based off of

Canossian Philosophy of Education

The root of Canossian Vision & Mission

Canossian Education

Formation of the Hearts (Formation of characters; of good & conscientious individuals)

Service of the Human Person

Fullness of Personhood,Achieved through sonship of God. This is "Preparation of life"

Vulnerable

poor, suffering, poverty

God-centered

Important part of the Canossian Vision

Mission origin

Highlights our Devotion ("Appreciation") of Mother Mary by standing at the foot of the Cross and treating Mary as your mother

Mission Characteristics

Holistic, Relevant, and Transformative no matter what time

John 15:4-5

Abide in me as I abide in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself unless it abides in the vine, neither can you unless you abide in me. I am the vine, you are the branches. Those who abide in me and I in them bear much fruit ,because apart from me you can do nothing.

Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

James 4:8

Spirit

genesis showed us that we have innate goodness there forfore we are edowed with an aspect of immortality

Christians

his creature and adopted sons/daughters through our Lord Jesus Christ, therefore they all belong to him.

gift of baptism

an invitation to HOLINESS with a life patterned on HIM.

Doctrine of Authority

The foundational concept that the Catholic Church was divinely instituted by Christ with the power to authoritatively teach, define truth, and safeguard Christian doctrine under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.

The Interpreter Dilemma

The problem where an infallible book (the Bible) requires an infallible interpreter to prevent division, confusion, and millions of conflicting personal interpretations.

Sola Scriptura

The Protestant principle of 'Bible Alone' which falls short because Scripture is not formally sufficient to resolve every doctrinal dispute on its own without an authorized teacher.

Visible Hierarchy

The physical, structured leadership of the Catholic Church instituted by Christ, rather than an abstract or invisible 'universal body' of believers.

Matthew 16

The primary biblical foundation where Jesus renames Simon to Peter, builds His Church on him as the 'rock,' and hands him the keys to the kingdom

The Keys to the Kingdom

A biblical symbol of prime ministerial authority derived from Isaiah 22, representing a chief steward governing the visible kingdom in the King's absence

Acts 15

The New Testament account of the Council of Jerusalem, demonstrating the early Church's active authority to settle critical doctrinal disputes regarding salvation

Ecumenical Councils

Historical gatherings of bishops, such as Nicaea (325 A.D.), to resolve theological controversies, defeat heresies, and formalize core creeds like the Trinity.

Apostolic Succession

The unbroken line of authority and leadership stretching from St. Peter and the Apostles down to the modern Pope and Catholic bishops

Sacred Tradition

"The living transmission of the Gospel message and truths in the Church that co-exists with Sacred Scripture as part of a single deposit of faith."

The Magisterium

The living, teaching office of the Catholic Church authorized to interpret Scripture and Tradition infallibly on matters of faith and morals

Correction of Error

The vital function of Church authority highlighted by G.K. Chesterton, stating that believers need a Church that tells them when they are wrong, not just when they are right.

Christian VS Catholic

The choice between relying on individual interpretation of a book VS aligning with the living, visible, and historical institution authorized by Christ to teach in His name.

separates spirituality from morality

Core problem with 'spiritual but not religious'

Buddhism has no personal God; Christianity has one.

How Buddhism differs from Christianity regarding God

The ego becomes disguised as God.

Risk of rejecting religion for spirituality alone

Jesus was deeply religious as a jew

What Father Maggot says about Jesus' religiosity

seek sincerity in the wrong places

Pastoral stance toward 'spiritual but not religious'

Decline in organized religious participation, intensified by pandemic.

Trend that intensified the rise of spirituality without religion

A binding moral code requiring accountability.

What religion provides that personalized spirituality often lacks

Being rightly bound to God through religion.

Definition of 'true freedom' in relation to religion

Individual experience over traditional religious obligations.

What 'I'm spiritual, not religious' emphasizes