Fostering Communities of Care is an initiative at HFCRD that is part of the Division Faith Plan. This initiative is woven into everything we do and influences the teaching in our schools on a day to day basis.
The focus of this initiative is to build Catholic citizenship in students and staff by emphasizing wellness of the whole person – in mind, body and spirit.
The initiative focuses on three main principles. We want students to know that:
- They are loved, they belong and they matter
- They can make choices that affect their life
- They have something to offer others
These three principles are guided by the three goals of Communities of Care.
Goal 1: Building Catholic Citizens - Strive to prepare ourselves and others to be healthy citizens who are contributing members of society and are action oriented within their own communities. Aim to build skills and access supports that develop citizens to become resourceful, critical thinkers, who are empathetic, respectful and value diversity. We endeavor to become resilient, self-reliant, confident, collaborative, and able to take risks. Individuals need to continually learn, be adaptable, be a role model, share experiences and understandings to become responsible, contributing, active Catholic citizens.
Goal 2: Building Healthy Relationships - Seek ongoing opportunities to build and maintain healthy personal and professional relationships. Continue to foster empathy and acceptance, value diversity, and be respectful to oneself and others, as supported through Catholic teachings.
Goal 3: Building Ethical Action - We are encouraged into action and service by building partnerships, providing services in the community, and by being stewards of faith and of the environment. Foster global thinking, communication, and charity at a local, national, and international level using community partnerships, grassroots activities, active involvement, and technology.