Knowing USC: Understanding My Carolinian Identity PDF

**KNOWING USC: UNDERSTANDING MY CAROLINIAN IDENTITY** **INTRODUCTION** **OBJECTIVES:** **ACTIVITY 1. Positive share** The welcome back week in school was filled with positivity for both new and continuing students, Wasn't it? Share your reflection and thoughts on the following questions: - -...

**KNOWING USC: UNDERSTANDING MY CAROLINIAN IDENTITY** **INTRODUCTION** **OBJECTIVES:** **ACTIVITY 1. Positive share** The welcome back week in school was filled with positivity for both new and continuing students, Wasn't it? Share your reflection and thoughts on the following questions: - - - Every person has dreams and desires of having the best of everything possible in life. This can be achieved by the right choices and decisions made each day. Parents and teachers give us what they believe we deserve, that help reach life goals. Let us focus on USC as a preferred school to study and find out more deeply the reasons for its being the best place to be for you. Let us go through the very core of its Vision-mission statements and guiding principles. **ACTIVITY 2.** Visiting USC Vision Mission and Core Values Familiarize the details of our school vision and mission statement and set of core values. Both statements have a deep message worth pondering.  **Process Questions:** - - - - - - **ACTIVITY 3.** Pause and Reflect Study the contents of the three boxes which are read from their sources; the holy Bible, SVD prayer book called "Vademecum", and the student handbook. **Process Questions:** - - - - - **ACTIVITY 4. Knowing the patron saints of the University** USC dream of making into a reality the **Kingdom of God** here on earth adhering to the sacred tradition of the church who guided all members of God's family to become the light for others as witnesses to the Word. The University of San Carlos' [patron saint] is [San Carlos Borromeo]. The [SVD] managed and [owned] the school since 1595. For the past 400 years of existence as a school, USC has faithfully share Christ mission in proclaiming the good news through education. SAN CARLOS BORROMEO ST. ARNOLD JANSSEN   SVD Prayers contributed to the deposit of faith in the Church tradition and ensures the future generation to receive them. Take time to reflect on the following prayers and make them your own from now onwards. These are part of our best practices and daily habits as Carolinians. **ACTIVITY 5. Meeting a Carolinian in you and me** Saints are God's guiding hand for every person. Their spirituality and charism set a strong foundation in the heart, mind, and soul of every Carolinian who constantly seek for the truth. The journey with USC will always be enriching. This empowering experience are meant to be shared consequently fulfilling the mission that has been a vibrant tradition of the Church. We allow the flow of God's grace that is so alive in our midst, a movement towards the fulfillment of building God's Kingdom on earth. Read below the anatomy of yourself being a true Carolinian in the making.  The concept grid below captured our lesson on knowing USC and oneself. This will serve as your guide. Don't be lost in your journey. Embrace your Carolinian Identity. +-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | USC MOTTO | CAROLINIANS' | CAROLINIANS' | CAROLINIANS' | | | PURPOSE | | EFFORT FOR | | (a way of life) | | SAY | | +=================+=================+=================+=================+ | **[SCIENTIA]{.u | **Study to** | **What I | **Excellence | | nderline}** | **... Learn** | [know]{.underli | &** | | | | ne},** | | | **Academic** | - | | **Evangelizatio | | | | - | n** | | **Excellence** | | | | | | | **What I [do | | | | | not | | | | | know]{.underlin | | | | | e},** | | | | | | | | | | - | | +-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | **[VIRTUS]{.und | **Study to... | **What [I do | **Integrity &** | | erline}** | Behave** | not | | | | | have]{.underlin | **Commitment** | | **Moral** | - | e},** | | | | | | | | **Character** | | - | | +-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+ | **[DEVOTIO]{.un | **Study to... | **What [I | **Leadership | | derline}** | Share/Help** | have]{.underlin | &** | | | | e},** | | | **Community** | - | | **Social | | | | - | Responsibility* | | **Oriented** | | | * | +-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+-----------------+ **Process Questions:** - - **ACTIVITY 6. Listening to a Carolinian in you and me** It takes a village to raise a child and many good Carolinians as well to build a village for God's children. Study the USC hymn to learn the message of the song. Join the community in reciting and singing wholeheartedly the USC hymn and statement of USC core values. **Process Questions:** - - **ACTIVITY 1.** My Vision and Mission in Life a. b. **ACTIVITY 2.** Prayer/Reflection Writing a. b. c. - - *Amen.* God bless your Carolinian journey ahead!