SECOND SEMESTER

A.Y 2022-2023

PROJECT IN FRANCISCAN CORE VALUES &

CULTURE

Submitted to: Dr. Teresita P. Ortilla

BSED-English 3

Bianca Janel A. Pereña

Date of Submission: June 8, 2023

 INTRODUCTION

From the earliest moments of the movement, Franciscans have seen education as a vital way

of embodying and sharing the good news of God's action in our world. The following

characteristics identify ways in which Franciscan education seeks to form persons and build

a better world. While some institutions may emphasize one or other characteristics, all seek

to incorporate these values. There is a lot to be learned. There is a lot to be experienced.

There is a lot to be gained, and there is a lot to be realized. But most of all there is a lot to be

thankful and grateful for. We all have a whole lot to be grateful for. So, at the end of the day

before you close your eyes, smile and be happy with where you've been and grateful for what

you have experienced and overcome. I discovered that the Franciscan Tradition has a

distinctive approach to reality. As an educational institution, this approach defines and shapes

such aspects as policies, procedures, practices, curriculum, programs, speakers,

celebrations, prayer opportunities, service projects, course offerings, professional

preparation, resolution of conflicts, and orientations.

 Rationale

This project aims to:

➢ Accomplish Foundation of Subject Curriculum and

aims of the Franciscan Educator

➢ Understand the History of Franciscan Education

➢ Enumerate the goals of Franciscan Educators

➢ Enumerate the values of Franciscan Education

➢ Identify the Characteristics of Franciscan Education

 Foundation Curriculum Subjects & Aims of the Franciscan Educators

Foundation subjects are just as important as the core subjects, so why not get inspired on how you can
make lessons engaging for KS1 and KS2 classes. The National Curriculum states that foundation
subjects are: Art and Design, Citizenship, Computing and IT, Design and Technology, Languages,
Geography, History, Music and P.E. They differ to the core subjects of: English, Maths, Science and R.E
which are explored in further detail. Even though foundation subjects are not explored as thoroughly,
they are still important because they introduce students to a wide variety of skills and
knowledge. Foundation subjects also give a taster to students on what they enjoy and excel at doing to
give them a clear idea on what to progress further in their education. This foundation subject is a great
way to encourage creativity in the classroom. Students will experiment and learn how to draw, paint,
sculpt and explore other art and craft techniques. An essential skill that students need to learn is I.T.
(Information Technology), in order to participate in a rapidly changing world. This foundation subject will
teach students concepts such as: algorithm, simple programming, reasoning, sequence and selection in
a way that engages young students. Students are given the opportunity to engage in practical problems
and develop their skills, knowledge and confidence in designing and creating functional products.
Schools are free to choose which second language they teach their students and it can range from:
French, German or Spanish. Children are introduced to a different language through songs and games
and then begin to develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Students will master their
balance, agility and coordination by participating in team games and sports, such as: football, cricket and
basketball. It is also essential that swimming and water safety are taught in KS1 and KS2 so children
can confidently swim a distance of at least 25 metres. The aims of Franciscan Educators are we strive
for excellence without arrogance and generosity in sharing our intellectual gifts, rejecting the power and
prestige of knowledge as we seek to serve our brothers and sisters. As a community of learners, we
encourage a free and open exchange of ideas as we seek truth together.
 The History of Franciscan Sisters

Bernardine Sisters of the Third Order of St. Francis (OSF) [1810]. A congregation founded in Cracow, Poland,
in 1457, when St. john capistran established the reformed branch of the Friars Minor in that city. A group of
tertiaries, ladies of the Cracovian nobility, desiring to lead a life in common like that of the daughters of Bl.
angelina of marsciano in Italy, formed an active community of the Third Order of St. Francis. Because these
Franciscan sisters attended liturgy in a church dedicated to the then recently canonized St. Bernardine of
Siena, they became known as the Bernardines. St. Agnes, the first convent of the Bernardine Sisters, was
erected in Cracow in 1457; from it a new foundation, that of St. Joseph, was established in the same city in
1646; St. Joseph Convent gave rise to the Sacred Heart Convent, which was founded at Zakliczyn-onthe-
Danube in 1883. From there, the Bernardine sisters came to the United States in 1894. During the first
decades of its existence, the community was engaged in caring for the aged, nursing the sick, and instructing
the poor. In time, however, the Bernardines became strictly contemplative; although they remain such in
Poland, they engage in active work in the United States. The first American house of the congregation was
opened at Mt. Carmel, Pennsylvania, in 1894. Thaddeus Jachimowicz, pastor of St. Joseph's parish,
petitioned the Zakliczyn convent for sisters to educate the children of the parish. Mother Jadwiga Jurkiewicz
obtained a dispensation from the cloister for the sisters who were appointed to this apostolate and sent three
sisters, under the direction of Mother Veronica Grzedowska, to Mt. Carmel. In the course of a year
circumstances forced the sisters to move to Reading, Pennsylvania, where they received a gift of ten acres
of land from Msgr. George Bornemann that became the site for their permanent home. In 1901 the novitiate
was established; in 1912 the first general chapter was held in which Mother Hedwig Leszczynska was elected
the first general superior. Until 1918 the community remained under the jurisdiction of the Reformed Friars
Minor in Poland. Because of disrupted communications with Europe caused by World War I, the congregation
became diocesan in 1918. That year it received provisional approbation of its constitutions, and on May 6,
1941, the Holy See gave final approval to the constitutions, and the community returned to its former status
of a pontifical congregation.

Originally engaged in elementary grade teaching and care of orphans, the community gradually extended its
activities. Teaching, the major interest of the sisters, was expanded to include kindergarten through college,
and to this was added social work, hospital care, nursery care, and retreats for women. The sisters
progressively spread their apostolate to foreign lands. In 1937 Mother Angela Wojtkowiak established a
convent at Dom Feliciano, Brazil, by amalgamating into the American community a group of ten European
Bernardines who had migrated from Cracow to Brazil in 1926, but found conditions for expansion and growth
too difficult without outside help. In 1957 the community extended its apostolate to Africa, when the superior
general, Mother Mary Chrysostom Yadusky, opened a house in Cape Palmas, Liberia. Geographically the
community is divided into four provinces: Sacred Heart, Reading, Pa.; Holy Name of Mary, Stamford, Conn.;
Holy Rosary, Farmington, Mich.; and Immaculate Conception, Porto Alegre, Brazil. The general motherhouse
and central novitiate are located at Villanova, Pa.

Franciscan Participatory Heritage

Contemplation, a reflection on God and the Christian Gospel and on the values therein — human dignity,
common good, justice and much more.

Conversion, an openness to continuous change and improvement in our interaction with God's world and a
deepening of religious faith.

Minority, a sign of our conversion and consecration, to live simply, to have true and humble faith, to serve
and work faithfully and conscientiously, to live with special dedication and joy.

Poverty, an understanding and acknowledgment that Jesus, though rich, emptied himself. Therefore, we
give whatever we have beyond our own need to the poor and those in need.
 The Goals of Franciscan Higher Education

Saint Francis University, grateful for the Franciscan heritage of the institution and open to the living spirit of
Saint Francis of Assisi, strives to incorporate these Franciscan values into the life and work of the
community.

1. A HUMBLE AND GENEROUS ATTITUDE TOWARD LEARNING

Aware that all talents of mind and heart are gifts of God, the source of all good, and realizing that
knowledge is not a personal possession intended solely for self-advancement, as members of the Saint
Francis community we strive to share our abilities and skills generously with others. We seek not the power
and prestige of knowledge nor the desire to control or dominate but to serve. We strive for excellence
without arrogance, willingly sharing our knowledge and wisdom, and humbly learning from one another. As
a community of learners seeking the truth together, we encourage the free and open exchange of ideas
and responsible action.

2. REVERENCE FOR ALL LIFE AND FOR THE GOODNESS OF ALL HUMANITY
As children of God, we are brothers and sisters to each other, to all humanity, and to all God's creatures.
Thus, we strive to show reverence for all human life and for life in all its forms, to treat all people with
dignity and respect, and to work together for the common good. In a spirit of charity, we care for and
support each other, helping to bind the wounds of those who suffer and bearing one another's burdens. We
also care for the earth which is our home and work to protect and preserve it for future generations.

3. A GLOBAL VISION
As citizens of the earth and as brothers and sisters in the global community, we embrace all classes of
people and respect all cultures, all races, and all religions. We strive to resolve conflict non-violently and to
work for justice within our community, our society, and our world. We work to build up God's people
everywhere, to bring reconciliation, and to act as instruments of peace in the communities we serve.

4. SERVICE TO THE POOR AND THE NEEDY

In the spirit of Saint Francis, the overall, we strive to be compassionate to all and especially to the poor and
disenfranchised. Recognizing our own dependence on God and on others, and trusting in His providence,
we engage in active service to the poor and to those with special needs such as the elderly and youth, the
ill and the imprisoned. With gratitude to those who share their means to help us accomplish our Franciscan
mission, we seek also to exercise a wise and careful stewardship of the institution's resources. We commit
ourselves to honesty and integrity in our work, accept personal responsibility for our actions, and exercise
high ethical standards in our personal and professional lives.

5. RESPECT FOR THE UNIQUENESS OF INDIVIDUAL PERSONS

In imitation of Francis of Assisi, who was open to human personality in all its variety and who saw the
image of God multiplied but never monotonous, we recognize that each individual person is a unique
combination of God-given abilities. We know that each person expresses the goodness of God in a
particular way. Every member of the University community thus deserves to be treated respectfully and
each should treat others with respect. Students especially should be accorded as much personal attention
as possible. With education of the whole person as our goal, we endeavor to foster the intellectual,
physical, social, and spiritual growth of Saint Francis students and to prepare them not just for productive
careers but for fruitful lives.

6. A COMMUNITY OF FAITH AND PRAYER

The Saint Francis community, while respecting the religious beliefs and traditions of others, seeks to listen
to the Word of God and to observe the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The University strives to promote the
spiritual growth and development of its member and invites all to gather in prayer and worship and, when
possible, to participate in the Eucharist and in the sacramental life of the Church. The University is devoted
to the Catholic Church and its leaders and strives to serve the educational and spiritual needs of the
Church's clergy, religious, and laity.

7. THE SPIRIT OF SIMPLICITY AND JOY

Imitating Francis, who called himself the herald of the Great King and the troubadour of God, the Saint
Francis community celebrates life in simplicity and joy. With good humor and common sense, we share our
stories and teach by good example. We also extend courtesy and hospitality to all guests and to all who
wish to join this community.

8. FRANCISCAN PRESENCE
The University gratefully acknowledges the vision, sacrifice, and zeal of our Franciscan founders and of the
friars who have served the campus community loyally over the years. We strive to emulate the Franciscan
values evident in their ministry. Franciscan presence also encompasses all men and women of good will
who have been associated with the University and whose lives and work exemplify the ideals of Saint
Francis. We encourage and promote these values for future generations, knowing that as long as the spirit
of Francis of Assisi continues to animate this community of learners, Saint Francis University will be graced
with Franciscan presence.

Cultural Values & Cultural Mapping

Cultural mapping provides “an integrated picture of the cultural character, significance, and workings of a
place” in order to help communities recognize, celebrate, and support cultural diversity for economic, social
and regional development. Cultural values are a culture's core beliefs about what's good or right. We all
have cultural values. These are sometimes called 'cultural value preferences'. They're informed by the
cultures we most associate ourselves with.

Characteristics of Franciscan Educators

1) The Franciscan Tradition holds a sacramental view of the world and of the human person as a reflection
of God’s overflowing goodness. Thus, a Franciscan education:

celebrates diversity as an expression of God’s generous love incarnate first in Jesus Christ and the human
family,
emphasizes responsibility for creation honoring the dignity of every creature as a particular gift of God with
special care for those suffering/marginalized, and

provides opportunities to contemplate and communicate the reality of God’s

abundant goodness and beauty.

2) The Franciscan Tradition emphasizes relationships building communion from a stance

of minorities. Thus, a Franciscan education:

works from a stance of minority/humility, accountability, transparency and poverty/simplicity,

promotes peacemaking, seeking to heal divisions through a sense of familial communion, and

engages the world through a culture of social responsibility with attitude of justice to “repair God’s house.”

3) The Franciscan Tradition, balancing both orthodoxy and orthopraxy, is grounded in Gospel values. Thus,
a Franciscan education:

supports every person on their lifelong journey of conversion (maturation/search for truth),

contributes an intellectual tradition that reflects an acknowledgement of faith and an ethical and moral
response to God’s love, and

encourages/models a response to the personal call to leadership through service (Jesus’ witness in the
gospels).

Goal of Franciscan Educators

The Goals of Franciscan Education Realizing the presence of God in every student; the faculty and
staff strive to demonstrate through word and work the love of God as they facilitate the spiritual and
intellectual formation of our student body.