VI. Student Conduct Goals of Christian Citizenship
Heritage Christian Academy is interested in training you for good citizenship, not only for this earthly “city”, but also for the Kingdom of Christ. While you are in training you are, in fact, already a citizen. Our prayer is that you will accept the following personal goals while you are at school. These goals are best expressed in the Christian Character Outcomes. Heritage Christian Academy Christian Character Outcomes Purpose: HCA seeks to develop Christ-like behavior in the lives of all students. The study of the Bible, fellowship with teachers and students, prayer, chapel, involvement in a local church and youth group are actively promoted to provide opportunities for the Holy Spirit to mold the heart of each student into a follower of Christ. Heritage Christian Academy students will demonstrate appropriate Christian Character when they: ● Exhibit Biblical discernment and discretion in decision-making ● Model godly behavior in their roles as son/daughter, friend and, if applicable, sister/brother ● Display biblical leadership concepts in church, civic, political or social organizations ● Demonstrate stewardship of the earth and its resources in reflection of the responsibility given by God ● Display essential values in life: integrity, work ethic, respect for authority, self-control, maturity, care for the less fortunate etc. ● Demonstrate and understand the body as “the temple of the Holy Spirit” through applying concepts of lifetime fitness, stress management skills and healthy nutrition. An HCA student is urged and expected to be: Committed to Christ ● Growing in love for God, knowing and doing His Will (Mark 12:30–31) ● Prayerful and worshipful (Ephesians 6:18; Romans 12:1) ● Active in ministry by serving, evangelizing, defending the faith (Mt 28:18–20) ● Seeing their identity in Christ (Gal 2:20) Respectful of all People ● Respectful of all cultures and ethnic backgrounds (Acts 10:34–35) ● Kind and loving to each individual, including those who hold different opinions, or make different choices (Gal 6:10, Romans 15:1–2) Courteous and Socially Competent ● Speaking clearly with appropriate eye contact to all people (Titus 2:7–8, Col. 4:6) ● Knowing and practicing good manners and respectful communication skills (Romans 12:18; 13:7) ● Demonstrating appropriate balance between humility and self-confidence (Phil 2:3–4)
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