St. Benedict, my favorite saint.
Benedictine College Values
Jesus Christ
We believe in the love of Jesus Christ and the faith revealed to, and handed down by, the Roman Catholic Church. To grow in a relationship with Jesus by using the gifts of faith and reason to see and do things the way God does.
“The love of Christ must come before all else.” - Rule of St. Benedict 4:21
Community
We believe in service to the common good, respect for the individual, virtuous friendship, and the beatitudes. To demonstrate good will, humility, trust, accountability, justice, faithfulness, obedience, peace, and discipleship.
“They should each try to be the first to show respect to the other.” - Rule of St. Benedict 72:4
Conversion of Life
We believe conversatio, a commitment to personal conversion or growth, positively transforms life. To pursue continual self-improvement, seeking the truth each day, joyfully beginning again and again, hoping in God.
“Your way of acting should be different from the world’s way.” - Rule of St. Benedict 4:20
Love of Learning
We believe rigorous scholarship in the liberal arts, rooted in the monastic tradition, leads to the discovery of truth. To strive for wisdom lived in responsible awareness of oneself, family, society, nature, and God.
“We intend to establish a school for the Lord’s service.” - Rule of St. Benedict P:45
Listening
We believe seeking counsel and listening should lead to wise resolution and action. To engage all members of the community on important matters so leaders make good decisions.
“Call the whole community together and explain what the business is; and after hearing the advice, ponder it and follow the wiser course.” - Rule of St. Benedict 3:1-2
Excellence through Virtue
We believe that a daily discipline and practice of virtue leads to learning, freedom, and greatness. To personally strive for excellence in all things, practicing cardinal and theological virtues until they become habit.
“That in all things God may be glorified.” - Rule of St. Benedict 57:9
Hospitality
We pledge to uphold the dignity of every human person from the beginning of life to its natural end. To be open to the multitude of persons in the human family, God’s greatest treasure and our greatest resource.
“All guests who present themselves are to be welcomed as Christ.” - Rule of St. Benedict 53:1
Stability
We believe in a commitment to one’s vocation in a daily rhythm of life following St. Benedict and St. Scholastica. To develop a balanced way of life and love for the people and place along with fidelity to its traditions.
“Never swerving from his instructions, we share in the sufferings of Christ to also share in his kingdom.” - Rule of St. Benedict P:50
Stewardship
We believe the Lord God made all things and called them good. To care for creation and the goods of this place, our time, talent, and treasure, as gifts from God.
“Regard all utensils and goods as sacred vessels of the altar.” - Rule of St. Benedict 31:10
Prayer and Work
We believe our Ora et Labora cooperates in God’s plan to make all things new. To always be in conversation with God through prayer and value the dignity of all work and human activity.
“We believe that the divine presence is everywhere… They live by the labor of their own hands.” - Rule of St. Benedict 19:1-48:8
Jesus Christ
We believe in the love of Jesus Christ and the faith revealed to, and handed down by, the Roman Catholic Church. To grow in a relationship with Jesus by using the gifts of faith and reason to see and do things the way God does.
“The love of Christ must come before all else.” - Rule of St. Benedict 4:21
Community
We believe in service to the common good, respect for the individual, virtuous friendship, and the beatitudes. To demonstrate good will, humility, trust, accountability, justice, faithfulness, obedience, peace, and discipleship.
“They should each try to be the first to show respect to the other.” - Rule of St. Benedict 72:4
Conversion of Life
We believe conversatio, a commitment to personal conversion or growth, positively transforms life. To pursue continual self-improvement, seeking the truth each day, joyfully beginning again and again, hoping in God.
“Your way of acting should be different from the world’s way.” - Rule of St. Benedict 4:20
Love of Learning
We believe rigorous scholarship in the liberal arts, rooted in the monastic tradition, leads to the discovery of truth. To strive for wisdom lived in responsible awareness of oneself, family, society, nature, and God.
“We intend to establish a school for the Lord’s service.” - Rule of St. Benedict P:45
Listening
We believe seeking counsel and listening should lead to wise resolution and action. To engage all members of the community on important matters so leaders make good decisions.
“Call the whole community together and explain what the business is; and after hearing the advice, ponder it and follow the wiser course.” - Rule of St. Benedict 3:1-2
Excellence through Virtue
We believe that a daily discipline and practice of virtue leads to learning, freedom, and greatness. To personally strive for excellence in all things, practicing cardinal and theological virtues until they become habit.
“That in all things God may be glorified.” - Rule of St. Benedict 57:9
Hospitality
We pledge to uphold the dignity of every human person from the beginning of life to its natural end. To be open to the multitude of persons in the human family, God’s greatest treasure and our greatest resource.
“All guests who present themselves are to be welcomed as Christ.” - Rule of St. Benedict 53:1
Stability
We believe in a commitment to one’s vocation in a daily rhythm of life following St. Benedict and St. Scholastica. To develop a balanced way of life and love for the people and place along with fidelity to its traditions.
“Never swerving from his instructions, we share in the sufferings of Christ to also share in his kingdom.” - Rule of St. Benedict P:50
Stewardship
We believe the Lord God made all things and called them good. To care for creation and the goods of this place, our time, talent, and treasure, as gifts from God.
“Regard all utensils and goods as sacred vessels of the altar.” - Rule of St. Benedict 31:10
Prayer and Work
We believe our Ora et Labora cooperates in God’s plan to make all things new. To always be in conversation with God through prayer and value the dignity of all work and human activity.
“We believe that the divine presence is everywhere… They live by the labor of their own hands.” - Rule of St. Benedict 19:1-48:8
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