Augustinian spirituality
Church as field hospital
Field Hospital Church
- A Big Heart Open to God: An interview with Pope Francis"The thing the church needs most today is the ability to heal wounds and to warm the hearts of the faithful; it needs nearness, proximity. I see the church as a field hospital after battle" (Francis, 2013).
intention and elaborations
Aspirational Intention: To develop young men who are grounded in Augustinian values, who can articulate and live out those values in service of others
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Strategic Focus Elaboration | Service Learning Program: Gospel in Action
Pope Francis' focus on the "field hospital church" recognises the importance of students experiencing faith in action. There will be systematic links between the Catholic Social teachings and opportunities for direct action and encounter. "Let our actions reflect our understanding of the Gospel."
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Strategic Focus Elaboration | Forming young men who make a difference - An Augustinian Graduate
The document, An Augustinian Graduate, will be used to inform and guide our curricular and co-curricular offerings so that we are intentionally forming young men of character.
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Strategic Focus Elaboration | Staff Formation: Promoting a variety of pathways for staff
Provide an increased range of opportunities for each staff member to learn about and live out Catholic values through our Augustinian charism. Connect with the Augustinian values that underpin such initiatives as Relational Pedagogy and the use of Restorative Practices. Through engaging all staff in Relational Pedagogy and Restorative practices, each staff member will be supported and challenged to become excellent educators.