This is the sixth of a series of seven principles for Catholic educators based on the words and actions of John Paul II as he conveyed in Crossing the Threshold of Hope.
This is the sixth of a series of seven principles for Catholic educators based on the words and actions of John Paul II as he conveyed in Crossing the Threshold of Hope.
"World Youth Days have become a great and fascinating witness that young people give of themselves. They have become a powerful means of evangelization. In the young there is, in fact, an immense potential for good and for creative possibility. And I always point out: “What I am going to say to you is not as important as what you are going to say to me. You will not necessarily say it to me in words; you will say it to me by your presence, by your song, perhaps by your dancing, by your skits, and finally your enthusiasm.”
Principle Six for Catholic Educators: Believe that in youth there is immense potential for good and for creative possibility, and that in teaching children you convey “what I am going to say to you is not as important as what you are going to say to me, not necessarily in words.” Know that as Catholic educators you have the honor and the responsibility to help develop the talents of every student to the fullest and to instill in them the enthusiasm and knowledge to evangelize the wider community in the name of the Gospel.
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Posted by: Rennifer | 12/27/2011 at 02:01 AM