Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expectations

The Ontario Catholic School Graduate Expecations

A Discerning Believer Formed in the Catholic Faith Community

CGE1a	Illustrates a basic understanding of the saving story of our Christian faith.
CGE1b	Participates in the sacramental life of the church and demonstrates an understanding of the centrality of the Eucharist to our Catholic story.
CGE1c	Actively reflects on God’s Word as communicated through the Hebrew and Christian scriptures.
CGE1d	Develops attitudes and values founded on Catholic social teaching and acts to promote social responsibility, human solidarity and the common good.
CGE1e	Speaks the language of life... “recognizing that life is an unearned gift and that a person entrusted with life does not own it but that one is called to protect and cherish it.” (Witnesses to Faith)
CGE1f	Seeks intimacy with God and celebrates communion with God, others and creation through prayer and worship.
CGE1g	Understands that one’s purpose or call in life comes from God and strives to discern and live out this call throughout life’s journey.
CGE1h	Respects the faith traditions, world religions and the life-journeys of all people of good will.
CGE1i	Integrates faith with life.
CGE1j	Recognizes that “sin, human weakness, conflict and forgiveness are part of the human journey” and that the cross, the ultimate sign of forgiveness is at the heart of redemption. (Witnesses to Faith)

An Effective Communicator

CGE2a	Listens actively and critically to understand and learn in light of gospel values.
CGE2b	Reads, understands and uses written materials effectively.
CGE2c	Presents information and ideas clearly and honestly and with sensitivity to others.
CGE2d	Writes and speaks fluently one or both of Canada’s official languages.
CGE2e	Uses and integrates the Catholic faith tradition, in the critical analysis of the arts, media, technology and information systems to enhance the quality of life.

A Reflective and Creative Thinker

CGE3a	Recognizes there is more grace in our world than sin and that hope is essential in facing all challenges.
CGE3b	Creates, adapts, evaluates new ideas in light of the common good.
CGE3c	Thinks reflectively and creatively to evaluate situations and solve problems.
CGE3d	Makes decisions in light of gospel values with an informed moral conscience.
CGE3e	Adopts a holistic approach to life by integrating learning from various subject areas and experience.
CGE3f	Examines, evaluates and applies knowledge of interdependent systems (physical, political, ethical, socio-economic and ecological) for the development of a just and compassionate society.

A Self-Directed, Responsible, Life-Long Learner

CGE4a	Demonstrates a confident and positive sense of self and respect for the dignity and welfare of others.
CGE4b	Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability.
CGE4c	Takes initiative and demonstrates Christian leadership.
CGE4d	Responds to, manages and constructively influences change in a discerning manner.
CGE4e	Sets appropriate goals and priorities in school, work and personal life.
CGE4f	Applies effective communication, decision-making, problem-solving, time and resource management skills.
CGE4g	Examines and reflects on one’s personal values, abilities and aspirations influencing life’s choices and opportunities.
CGE4h	Participates in leisure and fitness activities for a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

A Collaborative Contributor

CGE5a	Works effectively as an interdependent team member.
CGE5b	Thinks critically about the meaning and purpose of work.
CGE5c	Develops one’s God-given potential and makes a meaningful contribution to society.
CGE5d	Finds meaning, dignity, fulfillment and vocation in work which contributes to the common good.
CGE5e	Respects the rights, responsibilities and contributions of self and others.
CGE5f	Exercises Christian leadership in the achievement of individual and group goals.
CGE5g	Achieves excellence, originality, and integrity in one’s own work and supports these qualities in the work of others.
CGE5h	Applies skills for employability, self-employment and entrepreneurship relative to Christian vocation.

A Caring Family Member

CGE6a	Relates to family members in a loving, compassionate and respectful manner.
CGE6b	Recognizes human intimacy and sexuality as God given gifts, to be used as the creator intended.
CGE6c	Values and honors the important role of the family in society.
CGE6d	Values and nurtures opportunities for family prayer.

A Responsible Citizen

CGE7a	Acts morally and legally as a person formed in Catholic traditions.
CGE7b	Accepts accountability for one’s own actions.
CGE7c	Seeks and grants forgiveness.
CGE7d	Promotes the sacredness of life.
CGE7e	Witnesses Catholic social teaching by promoting equality, democracy, and solidarity for a just, peaceful and compassionate society.
CGE7f	Respects and affirms the diversity and interdependence of the world’s peoples and cultures.
CGE7g	Respects and understands the history, cultural heritage and pluralism of today’s contemporary society.
CGE7h	Exercises the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship.
CGE7i	Respects the environment and uses resources wisely.
CGE7j	Contributes to the common good.