The Christian Formation Pillars: Arms of the Church and Global Action
The Center for Christian Formation (CCF) structures its mission across its three components, ensuring a cohesive response to both the Catholic Social Teaching (CST) principles (which underpin the SDGs) and the Core Values.
Pillar One: Christian Living Education (CLE)
The Arm of Formation and Conscience
This pillar ensures the intellectual and moral basis for action.
| Church / Universal Need | SAC Action (CLE Integration) | SDG / CST Link |
|---|---|---|
|
Living Faith & Integrity (Evangelization) |
CLE classes teach ethical decision-making and responsible digital use, forming a conscience capable of moral witness. | SDG 16 (Peace, Justice): Forms students into ethical citizens who uphold the rule of law and fight corruption. |
| Primacy of Christ | CLE maintains Jesus Christ as the ultimate model, ensuring that all service and academic pursuits are directed toward the integral human formation of the person. | CST (Human Dignity): Upholds the sanctity and worth of every individual. |
Pillar Two: Campus Ministry
The Arm of Communion and Spiritual Life
This pillar builds the internal strength and unity (the Unifying Interdependence Core Value) necessary to sustain external service.
| Church / Universal Need | SAC Action (Campus Ministry Programs) | Core Value / Goal |
|---|---|---|
|
Synodality & Unity (Communion) |
Small Christian Communities (SCCs) are implemented for JHS/SHS. This builds fraternity and listening skills, enabling the school to "walk together." | Unifying Interdependence: Fosters deep community relationships (Communio). |
| Spiritual Depth | Recollections/Retreats (e.g. The Call to Justice and Peace) are framed to tie the Sacrament of Confirmation (spiritual gift) directly to the Advocacy pillar (social mission). | Living Faith: Ensures service flows from a strong prayer life, not just obligation. |
| Liturgical Witness | Liturgical Arts Guilds (Lectors, Choir) involve students in the worship experience, sustaining a faith-filled campus. | PCSS Alignment: Upholds the standard for a vibrant liturgical life. |
Pillar Three: Advocacy and Outreach
The Arm of Action and Transformation
This pillar ensures the school's efforts are actively solving universal problems (Life-giving Service Core Value) by linking service directly to the SDGs and JEEPGY.
| Church / Universal Need | SAC Action (Curriculum and Service) | SDG / Mission Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Service-Learning | Selfless Love (Mission 1): All Basic Education Learners integrate mandatory service-learning projects. The goal is for students to use their specialized knowledge to serve local communities, making learning transformative. | SDG 4 (Quality Education): Ensures education fosters responsible global citizens. |
| Preferential Option for the Poor | Poverty Alleviation (JEEPGY): Integration of Anthonio's Bread (addressing hunger) and the Portion Kwela Program (IP) (service and partnership with Indigenous Peoples). These programs ensure sustained, tangible support for the marginalized. | SDG 1 (No Poverty) & SDG 2 (Zero Hunger): Addresses basic human needs directly. |
| Outreach and Charity | Monthly Franciscan Alay-Bayan: A consistent, student-led drive for donations, demonstrating the Core Value of Life-giving Service as a routine, joyful act of charity. | Mission 1 (Selfless Love): Promotes continuous, visible charity in the Franciscan tradition. |
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Care for Creation (Laudato Si') |
Ecological Stewardship (Mission 5): Embed Franciscan reverence for nature into the Special Science Class and actively promote sustainable campus practices. | SDG 13 (Climate Action): Translates Pope Francis' call into practical environmental commitment. |
| Social Responsibility | Curriculum infusion of JEEPGY and SDGs (e.g., using the HUMSS track to study democracy and human rights). | SDG 16 (Peace, Justice): Forms students into ethical, engaged Catholic leaders. |
Contact Information
Glory Anne S. Poblec, MMEM
Basic Education Principal
St. Anthony's College of Sta. Ana, Cagayan, Inc.
Telephone: 0906 - 469 - 6254
Email: sac.basiceducation@gmail.com
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