Handout for Grade 12

INTRODUCTION TO CANOSSIAN SPIRITUALITY AND MISSION (CSM)

Topic: Canossa Academy-Lipa’s Vision/Mission/Core Values and Graduate Attributes

VISION /MISSION
 The school vision/mission was rooted from the Canossian Philosophy of Education – from
the ideals and writings of St. Magdalene of Canossa who strongly adhered to these beliefs:
(1) Canossian Education – is equal to the formation of the Heart (formation of character, of
good and conscientious individuals).
(2) A preparation for life, to free the person for growth and at the Service of the HUMAN
PERSON.Each individual is invited to FULLNESS of Personhood and
Sonship/Daughtership of God.

Vision Statement:
Canossa Academy of Lipa City is a nurturing community of learners who develop the fullest
capacity of their hearts for the service of the family, community, the church, nation and Mother
Earth.

Mission Statement of Canossa Academy-Lipa:

Guided by the Spirit of Jesus Crucified and inspired by St. Magdalene of Canossa and
rooted in Filipino traditions and Catholic identity, we commit ourselves to nurture learners through
an education centered on the formation of the heart that listens, thinks, discerns and shares.

Goals and Objectives of Canossian Education:

The goal of Canossian Education is the formation of persons who are witnesses of their
graduate attributes and core values, thereby becoming the best they can possibly be: S.M.A.R.T.
Canossian with the Heart.

Key words from the school’s Vision Statement:

1. Nurturing Community- Canossa is a nurturing community of learners
If you plant a seed, water it daily and give it lots of light, you nurture it until it is ready to be
transplanted outside. When you nurture a person you, care for him/her and help him/her to
grow.

2. Community of Learners-We are all Learners

Students, teachers, staff, maintenance, canteen staff, and Sisters are learners because we
continue to undergo learning in different levels/phases of our lives.

3. Develops the fullest capacity of the person/learners. - Formation of the Heart

Develops the whole Person (fullest capacity of their hearts).Oureducative community develops
and nurtures persons into the fullness of their humanity. We believe we have a responsibility to
promote activities that will encourage development of the fullest potential in individuals,
especially learners.
4. Service of the family, church, community and MOTHER EARTH
Mother Nature will no longer provide a safe environment for us to live in if its destruction
continues. This is an urgent call for us today. This will be one of the concerns we will respond
to in fulfilling our vision.
The urgent challenge to protect our common home includes a concern to bring the whole human
family together to seek a sustainable and integral development.
Only when Mother Earth is safe and well can everyone live in peace and safety. So as citizens
of the world we all have the responsibility to care for Mother Earth, in the way we use and re-
use the goods around us and preserve its resources.

5. Last Part of the Mission Statement - we commit ourselves to nurture learners through an
education centered in the formation of the heart (Heart is the core/center of our being)
… that listens, thinks, discerns, and shares.
 Listening is one of the most important aspects of effective communication. Successful
listening means not just understanding the words or the information being
communicated, but also understanding how the speaker feels about what he/she
is communicating.
 Thinking skillsare mental processes we use to do things like: solve problems, make
decisions, ask questions, construct plans, evaluate ideas, organize information and create
objects.  Our K-12 curriculum aims to train you in developing 21st century skills.
 Discerning means the capacity to make the right and best moral choices. Discernment is
more than the ability to decide between truth and error, right and wrong but even among
the many goods. It is a process of making careful distinctions in our thinking about
truth. 
 Sharing means giving what you have and what you are to help other people without
asking for anything in return.
 The Heart performs all those functions because it is the seat of

The Canossian Core Values

 The Canossian Core values are aligned with the values framework of DepEd. They are
expressive of the school’s identity as a Catholic Institution for they spell out the very
heart of Canossian identity: Love of God and Love of Neighbor.
The 8 crystallized Core Values gleaned from the Mission Statement of the Canossian Schools
are:
1. Rich in Faith
2. Social Responsibilty
3. Uprightness and Self-Discipline
4. Openness to Truth
5. Selfless Caring
6. Patriotism and Cultural Integration
7. Creative Teamwork
8. Competency and Skills

The 6 Graduate Attributes were also drawn from the school’s vision and mission. These
qualities/attributes spell out the uniqueness of Canossian Graduates or what we call the
Canossian Profile.
 1. SHARER OF GOD’S LOVE – a Sharer of God’s Love is a zealous evangelizer who
proclaims and witnesses the Gospel values to make Jesus known and loved, a generous
giver who exemplifies the desire and willingness to share time, talent, and treasure in
building life-giving and love-nurturing communities.
2. MAN AND WOMAN OF FAITH –a Man and Woman of Faith is Christ-centered,
Scripture/Bible-oriented, a devotee of Mary and the saints, a person of Faith and prayer, a
defender of the Church and Her teachings, and a responsible follower of Jesus Christ.
3. ACADEMICALLY COMPETENT LEARNER – an Academically Competent Learner
is a person who communicates effectively, thinks critically and systematically, and solves
problems logically. Moreover, he/she is an independent, creative, information literate and a
lifelong learner; thus becoming globally competitive.
4. RESPONSIBLE AGENT OF SOCIAL TRANSFORMATION – a Responsible Agent
of Transformationis a person of character, family-oriented, patriotic, culturally integrated
and a positive agent of change who helps build the community and promotes Justice, Peace,
and Integrity of Creation (JPIC).
5. TRUE BROTHER /SISTER OF THE POOR – a Brother/Sister of the Poor is
responsible for his/her brothers/sisters in need, defends their rights, one with the poor,
empowers them and helps the develop their potential to the fullest.
6. CANOSSIANO / CANOSSIANA – aCanossiano/Canossianais an individual who is
guided by the spirit of Jesus Crucified and inspired by Our Lady of Sorrows, and lives the
teaching and values of St. Magdalene of Canossa, St. Josephine Bakhita, and other
Canossian holy persons with charity, humility, simplicity, joy, generosity, gentleness,
firmness and openness to truth.

What does this statements mean for you?

“The greatest Tragedy in Life is not Death but a Life without Purpose or Meaning (Myles
Munroe) … A meaningless life is a life lived without virtues and values ….

Topic: Revisiting the Life of St. Magdalene of Canossa

Important Dates and Facts about St. Magdalene of Canossa

Birthdate of St. Magdalene March 1, 1774
Date of Baptism of St. Magdalene March 2, 1774
First Canossian Community Foundation May 8, 1808
Magdalene’s first attempt to start the work of charity. March 1802
Age of Magdalene when she became seriously ill. 15
Death of Magdalene April 10, 1835
Canonization of St. Magdalene October 2, 1988
Father’s name MarquizOttavio
Mother’s Name Teresa Szluha
Eldest sister of Magdalene Laura
Brother of Magdalene Boniface
Younger sister of Magdalene Rose
Youngest sister of Magdalene Eleonora
Magdalene’s governess Francesca Capron
Vocation director of Magdalene Don Luigi Libera
Model of Charity Christ Crucified
Real foundress of the Canossian Institute Our Lady of Sorrows
Birthplace of St. Magdalene Verona, Italy
Parish where St. Magdalene was baptized. San Lorenzo Parish
Place of family’s exile during the war waged by Napoleon Venice, Italy
Bonaparte.
The place where the mortal remains of St. Magdalene were San Giuseppe Convent in San
found. Zeno, Verona
First frustration of the Canossa family. Death of Charles, male heir of
Ottavio and Teresa, several days
after he was born.
Second frustration of the Canossa family. Birth of Magdalene
The great joy of the Canossa family. Birth of Boniface
Tragic experience of the Canossa family. Death of Ottavio
Moment of Magdalene’s conversion. Illness
Sad experience of Magdalene from her governess Madame Maltreatment
Capron.
First apostle of St. Magdalene who helped in the works of Matilda Bunioli
charity.
Cause of the sadness of the family. When Magdalene announced her
vocation.
Obstacles to Magdalene’s departure from the palace. Presence of her nephew Carlino,
whom she took care of, and
illness of her uncle.
Two Precepts of Charity Love God and Love of
Others/Neighbors
Motto of St. Magdalene Make Jesus known and loved.
Fundamental virtues of St. Magdalene Charity in Humility and Humility
in Charity
First Canossian Brothers Giuseppe Carsana and
DavideBelloni
Source of the great spiritual energy of St. Magdalene Eucharistic Prayer
Groups of people who are very dear to St. Magdalene’s The Poor and the Sick
heart.
Kind of Magdalene’s conscience. Scrupulous Conscience
Challenge of St. Magdalene to her sons and daughters. Look and do like the Model.
Four Canossian schools in the Philippines Canossa School in Sta. Rosa
Canossa College in San Pablo
Canossa Academy in Calamba
Canossa Academy in Lipa City
Five houses founded by St. Magdalene in Italy to do the Verona
works of charity. Venice
Milan
Bergamo
Trent
Five Ministries of Charity Education
Evangelization
Pastoral Care of the Sick
Formation of the Laity
Spiritual Exercises
Four members of the Canossian Family Daughters of Charity, Servants of
the Poor
Sons of Charity, Servants of the
Poor
Lay Canossians
Secular Missionaries of St.
Magdalene of Canossa
Seven Sorrows of Mary The Prophecy of Simeon
The Flight to Egypt
The Lost of Jesus in the Temple
Mary Meets Jesus Carrying His
Cross
The Crucifixion and Death of
Jesus
Mary Received the Body of Jesus
Jesus is Laid in the Tomb
8 Virtues of Christ Crucified Charity
Meekness
Humility
Zeal
Fortitude
Amiability
Generosity
Patience
Feast of Our Lady of Sorrows September 15