Our Values

The community of St Francis will reflect the values of Christ as portrayed by St Francis of Assisi.

Respect

In the Spirit of St Francis, we as Children of God, strive to show a reverence for all life and all humankind. We embrace and celebrate uniqueness and diversity. We are brothers and sisters to all peoples – races and beliefs. We seek to develop and maintain relationships based on honesty, courtesy and dignity. We live our lives with a reverence for all creation.

Compassion

In the Spirit of St Francis, we are always aware of the call to love our neighbours as ourselves. We strive to open our hearts to all people and to be understanding of others and ourselves. We look to form loving relationships by promoting empathy, forgiveness and peace in both our community and the wider global community.

Service

In the Spirit of St Francis, we strive to serve all people freely. We engage in active service to the poor and to those in need. We are inspired to follow in the footsteps of Jesus to improve the world in which we live. We strive to be real champions in the service of others.

Integrity

In the Spirit of St Francis, our community strives to demonstrate wholeness of character through having the courage to follow the example of Jesus. We stand firm for what we know to be right, even when it is hard. We accept personal responsibility for our actions by being honest and fair. We commit ourselves to strive for excellence in all that we do.