When we embrace the graces and gifts we receive from the Holy Spirit, we grow as followers of Jesus. We see the effect of the Holy Spirit’s presence in our lives in special qualities and attitudes that we develop as we grow in faith. The Church identifies these qualities and attitudes as the fruits of the Holy Spirit. The 12 fruits of the Holy Spirit are signs that the Holy Spirit is alive within us and helping us live the Catholic faith in our daily lives.
In our PVNC community, we reflect each month on Sacred Teachings including (1) Fruits of the Holy Spirit, (2) Gifts of the Holy Spirit, (3) Grandfather Teachings and (4) Catholic Graduate Expectations. Further details can be found on the PVNC Celebrating Sacred Teachings website and the following resources are provided to support school reflection:
| MONTH | FRUIT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT | GIFT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT | GRANDFATHER TEACHING | CATHOLIC GRADUATE EXPECTATION | RESOURCES |
| September – Septembre | Faithfulness – Fidélité | Wisdom – Sagesse | Nibwaakaawin –
Wisdom – Sagesse |
Becoming Discerning Believers – Devenir un Croyant | Resource Package |
| October – Octobre | Charity – charité | Understanding – Compréhension | Zaagidiwin – Love – Amour | Becoming Caring Family Members – Devenir un Membre Soucieux | Resource Package |
| November – Novembre | Peace – Paix | Reverence – Vénération | Minaadendamowin – Respect – Respect | Becoming Collaborative Contributors – Devenir un Collaborateur | Resource Package |
| December – Décembre | Patience – Patience
Joy – Joie |
Season of Advent and Christmas – l’Avent et le Noël | Resource Package | ||
| January – Janvier | Chastity – Chasteté | Right Judgement – Science | Gwayakwaadiziwin – Honesty – Honnêteté | Becoming Reflective, Creative and Holistic Thinkers – Devenir un Penseur | Resource Package |
| February – Février | Kindness – Longanimité | Knowledge – Connaissance | Debwewin – Truth – Vérité | Becoming an Effective Communicator – Devenir un Communicateur | Resource Package |
| March – Mars | Self Control – Continence
Generosity – Générosité |
Season of Lent – La Carême
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Resource Package | ||
| April – Avril | Goodness – Bonté | Season of Easter – Les Pâques | Resource Package | ||
| May – Mai | Gentleness – Mansuétude | Wonder and Awe in God’s Presence – Émerveillement et Admiration | Dabaadendiziwin – Humility – Humilité | Becoming a Self-Directed Responsible Lifelong Learning – Devenir un Apprenant à Vie | Resource Package |
| June – Juin | Modesty – Modestie | Courage – Courage | Aakode’ewin – Courage – Courage | Becoming Responsible Citizens – Devenir un Citoyen | Resource Package |