Franciscan Values
Saints
Francis and Clare, the founders of the Franciscan tradition, acknowledged
God as creator and all humankind as made in the divine image.
Nourished by
lives of prayer and reflection and focused on the example of Jesus, they offer
models of cooperation and inclusivity. In this
spirit, we invite persons of diverse faith backgrounds to embrace and live the
Franciscan values of our University, which are:
- Creating
a Caring Community
- Showing
Compassion
- Reverencing
All of Creation
- Making
Peace
Creating a Caring Community
- Respecting
each person's dignity
- Offering
hospitality, courtesy, kindness, and friendship
- Fostering
loving relationships
Some
Examples of Living the Value at Stritch
- The
University's mission statement proclaims that it "strives to be a
caring community."
- Efforts
are made to create multicultural diversity among faculty and students.
- The
Stritch community shows a welcoming attitude toward persons with
disabilities, the elderly, disadvantaged, and disenfranchised.
Showing Compassion
- Serving
and caring for the poor and oppressed
- Working
for justice
- Taking
responsible social action
- Offering
unselfish service
Some
Examples of Living the Value at Stritch
- Students,
faculty, and staff participate in local meal programs and in Habitat for
Humanity.
- The
Academic Support Center assists students needing help in fundamental
skills.
- Pre-collegiate
courses are offered in basic skills for provisionally admitted students.
Reverencing All of Creation
- Fostering
a simple lifestyle and responsible stewardship
- Preserving
the environment
- Respecting
all creatures
Some
Examples of Living the Value at Stritch
- The
University reveres life by endorsing positions regarding the sanctity of
life, such as issues related to the unborn, capital punishment and
euthanasia.
- Conservation
of natural resources and power sources (i.e. water, light, heat) is taught
and encouraged.
- Health
and wellness campaigns are sponsored on campus.
- Stritch
holds an annual Blessing of the Animals on or around the Feast of St.
Francis.
Making Peace
- Forgiving
others
- Healing
and reconciling
- Resolving
conflicts
- Promoting
non-violence
Some
Examples of Living the Value at Stritch
- Course
content offers insights into peace and justice issues.
- Students
participate in leadership workshops dealing with conflict resolution and a
national model United Nations.
- Faculty,
staff, and students participate in ecumenical and inter-religious
dialogue.
- The
University is actively involved in the Wisconsin Institute for the Study
of War, Peace and Global Cooperation