Aristotle famously asserts that excellence is not an act, but a habit. We know that our lasting impact on young people comes when we assist them in developing the right habits --habits of personal effectiveness, habits of caring for others, habits of justice, habits of worship and praise.
Again this year, 30+ JPII students will join thousands from across the country in Washington, D.C. to participate in the March For Life. The March provides an opportunity for young people to live their faith and grow in their commitment to the least among us. Read Hannah Dulmaine's thoughts from the '08 March.
Those 'left behind' will have no ordinary school days -- instead taking part in a faculty-created 'Inter-Session' program designed to broaden students' knowledge and experience in ways that the traditional school day do not allow. We will prepare a meal for homeless clients at NOAH shelter in Hyannis, and join our Marchers 'in spirit' through viewing and analysis of The Spitfire Grill, a feature film that tells the story of each person's God-given dignity.
Most significantly, students will receive training (and stuff!) in Sean Covey's The Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens, a high-quality leadership and character development program based on Stephen Covey's well-known The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People. Mr. Catelli is well-versed in the Seven Habits, and my Master's training in Educational Administration took as its foundation the Seven Habits, so we know through personal experience the value of this program. Having recently completed a certification program in the Seven Habits for Teens, I look forward to the opportunity our student will have to deepen their own effectiveness. I'll let you know how it goes.
Have you bumped into Covey's Seven Habits in your professional or personal life? Make a comment and consider this an open thread!
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