J M J STRONG CONSCIENCE STRONG WILL STRONG

J. M. J STRONG CONSCIENCE + STRONG WILL = STRONG STUDENT Results Driven Personal Development

CONSCIENC E FAITH FREE WILL

IMPULSE ISOLATIO REACTIO N N

TODAY’S HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT TIRED 39% “It’s a shame that much of our nation's education system is not focused on helping kids figure out their own goals, but rather (on) a standardized curriculum. ” -Mark Barnett STRESS ED 29% BORED 26% John Gruppa, USA Today- October 23 rd,

“For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and selfcontrol. ” -2 TIMOTHY 1: 7 STRONG STUDENTS ARE BUILT NOT BOUGHT

PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT CLARIFICATION: (MORAL & ETHICAL TRAINING) A person is born with a conscience & free will, but they are undeveloped. IMPLICATION: Exposure to personal development experiences is a strong predictor of future success APPLICATION: You can follow a simple & time tested plan to build strong students. YOU CAN DO THIS!!!

WILL “An outstanding manifestation of the divine image. ” - Gaudium et Spes, No. 17 “Mis-used & Misunderstood by most people on earth. ” -Me

WILL “The exercise of freedom does not imply a right to say or do everything. ” -The Catechism of the Catholic Church, No. 1740 “Freedom of will is the capacity to act with moral responsibility; it is not the ability to determine arbitrarily what constitutes moral right. ” Most Reverend George Niederauer, Archbishop of San Francisco, January 15 2010

“…for man has in his heart CONSCIENCE a law inscribed by God…”

“Deep within in his conscience, man discovers a law which he has not laid upon himself but which he must obey. Its voice, ever calling to him to love and to do what is good, and to avoid evil, sounds in his heart at the right moment…

“…his conscience is man’s most secret core & sanctuary. There, he is alone with God…” Whose voice echoes in his depths. ” Gaudium et Spes, No 16

CALLED NOT COMPELLED

STRONG WILL CONSCIENCE ACTION AWARENESS MOVEMENT VOCATION DECSION CHOICE ACHIEVEMENT DIRECTION PURPOSE DETERMINATIO N REASON ACCEPTANCE

CONSCIENC E WIL L SUCCE SS BUILDIN G A CYCLE OF

KAUAI LONGITUDINAL STUDY OF 1955 698 Children born in 1955 Checked for appropriate development in 6 key areas Trust, Autonomy, Industry, Identity, Intimacy, & Generativity Ages 1, 2, 10, 18, 32, & 40 30% of the population was born into adversity Nearly all “at risk” children developed a major problem by 18.

HOWEVER … rd 1/3 of these “at-risk” children grew into competent, confident, & caring adults.

18 YEARS OLD Personal Qualities Sense of Personal Pride in Accomplishing Tasks Assisted Others Who Needed Help Belief in their Own Effectiveness Conviction that they could overcome problems on their own Realistic Education or Vocational Plans High Expectations for their future relative to their peers

SEVEN WORKS OF SPIRITUAL MERCY A Template For…well…Just About Everything We Should Do.

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PRAY COUNSEL BEAR FORGIVE INSTRUCT ADMONISH COMFORT

#1. Pre-Class Greet at the door, have an activity going, make rounds, etc Pray…for, with, over, and on. #2. Introduction Present Standards, Identify Goals, Detail Lesson, etc. Counsel the Doubtful & Bear Wrongs Patiently #3. Instruction Scaffolding, idea completion, varied instruction & proximity, etc. Instruct the Ignorant & Admonish the Sinner #4. Conclusion Review the lesson, introduce tomorrow’s topic, re-affirm the student Comfort the Doubtful & Forgive all injustices DAILY PLAN

CONDITION THEIR C&W Think of it as “Building Spiritual Fitness”

BUILDING A STRONG CONSCIENCE & WILL ■ Saint Medals Before Each Unit of Chapter Test – Literally put God’s voice in their hand ■ Recess, Study Hall, Hallway, Practice, etc…Complete the 7! – Whatever you missed in class…get it later ■ Instruct the Victim…not just the assailant – Incorporate your administration, parents, pastoral minister in this ■ Stage Small Simulations – Forget a routine, leave a dollar, provide an answer, etc ■ Give lots of trust in lots of ways…and document it! – Facilitating class discussions, grading small tasks, taking attendance, ■ JMJ Next To Signature Line on Bottom of Assignment – Harder to chose cheating when they “Sign their name to it. ”

SET PERSONAL GOALS And Track Them!!!

7 X 30 PER CLASS You are making a difference!