It is of the essence that the
dignity
of each person is recognised, as that of a
human being made in the image of God. Everyone is genuinely listened to
and what they say is heard.
This sense of dignity and respect
Justice
, being in right relationship with God, self,
others and creation
• is treasured in the school community, nurtured in the
individual and enhances the life of the school
• provides opportunities for each person to recognise
and celebrate their own self-worth
• demands, when challenging circumstances arise,
that we seek dignified solutions for all concerned.
• acknowledges and embraces diversity.
• protects the reputation of each member of the
community and ensures fair treatment for all
• requires us to examine, teach and promote just
relationships and structures within our school
community and in the world
• challenges opinions and actions that
contradict Gospel values
• requires us to stand shoulder to
shoulder with the oppressed.
The children have
complete trust
in her justice .
She did not favour
anyone , rewarding
only those who
really deserved it.
She was absolutely fair.
Les élèves avaient
confiance entière dans
sa justice .
Elle ne favorisait
personne en
dehors du
vrai mérite .
Elle était
absolument
impartiale .
Marie Madeleine was most wise
in her allocation of duties –
never hesitating to modify
her own choice when
she saw a drawback .
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