Lesson 1: The Foundations of a Legazpi Thomasian

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Essence

The ordinary student (ex. wearing uniform and id, attending classes)

Existence

The Legazpi-Thomasian (ex. Developing a mind that constantly seeks the truth, living with honesty, justice and love)

The Mind

Disciplined by assiduous study and enlightened by truth

The Heart

Transformed by compassion and the will of God

The Spirit

Strengthened by mind and fervent prayer.

The Dominican Root

Inward Contemplation and Outward Action

Inward Contemplation

Encountering Christ through fervent prayer, studym and reflection, Keeping the truth alive within.

Outward Action

Actualizing contemplation as witnesses.

Architecture of our Virtues

threefold mission of Christ: Truth, Love, Gratitude

Vita Veritatis et Amoris ex Gratitudine

"A Life of Truth and of Love Out of Gratitude”

Truth

Domain: The Mind
Mission: The Prophet

Seeking, living, and courageously proclaiming the truth.

Love

Domain: The Heart
Mission: The Priest

Offering lives to God in prayer and loving service.

Gratitude

Domain: Action
Mission: The King

Leading with humility, promoting justice, and caring for the common good.

Office of Religious Affairs (ORA farming)

The evangelizing arm guiding spiritual and moral formation.

CCM, CREED, and CCI are offices under the ORA.

Metanoia

Geniune change of mind and heart

1. Begins internally, drawing the person closer to God

2. Radiates outward, inspiring others

3. Gradual transformation of society into a communion living as God’s witnesses

Agents of Christian Transformation

Goal of the program is to let Jesus Christ live in the mind, heart, and life of every Legazpi-Thomasian.

Making people who bring Christ’s life wherever they are called to serve