Elaborations Living The Gospel

Elaborations - living the gospel (EFG)

Living the gospel calls for openness that invites each person to experience a change of heart by engaging with the world as Jesus did. A school fosters this call in its individual members by creating an environment that encourages and invites them to discipleship and ministry.

Creating a Christ-centred environment EFG1

Evaluating the effectiveness of the ways in which Jesus Christ is presented and interpreted in the life of the school (e.g. through artwork, stories, public gatherings, school website) EFG1.1
Planning for prayer and worship in the school that is Christ-centred and strongly connected to the Cycles of the Liturgical Year EFG1.2
Making connections between the life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ and contemporary people and events (within and beyond the school community) EFG1.3
Creating a culture of hope, optimism, joy and inclusion that reflects the life of Jesus Christ through routines and practices (e.g. hospitality, forgiveness and outreach to the marginalised) EFG1.4

Embedding the gospel in practices and processes EFG2

Using restorative justice processes to develop a Christian culture of forgiveness and reconciliation EFG2.1
Establishing policies practices and structures that promote inclusion and a sense of belonging to a Christian community EFG2.2
Providing opportunities for staff, students and parents to understand how traditions and practices in the school community connect with the gospel of Jesus Christ EFG2.3
Supporting staff programs on Christian ministry and vocation EFG2.4

Celebrating the Good News EFG3

Identifying and using scriptural texts to promote and support the Christian values of the school EFG3.1
Recognising and ritualising the rich tapestry of students, staff and families through personal and public recognition EFG3.2
Introducing elements of Christian joy and hope into the celebrations of school life EFG3.3
Familiarising the community with a range of Christian writings and writers who celebrate joy and hope in life and present the gospel message in engaging ways EFG3.4