THE PAULINIAN VALUES

FRAMEWORK
 The Paulinian 5Cs
CHRIST-centeredness: Christ is our Lord and
Saviour; we strive to be like him in all things,
in His obedience, compassion, love and
suffering
Community-orientedness: we live and work with others to
build a better world

Commitment to Mission: spirit of service, sense of mission

to spread the good news of Christ

Charism: developing one’s gifts to the full, to become the

best person one can possibly be, to do
one’s best in whatever one does - for the good of the
community

Charity: loving and serving with the heart of Christ, being

brother/sister to all, esp. the underprivileged
CHRIST-centeredness: Christ
is our Lord and Saviour; we
strive to be like him in all
things, in His obedience,
compassion, love and
suffering
 CORE VALUES CALL TRAITS/ATTITUDES BEHAVIOUR

1. Christ- Discipleship Piety 1. Consciously lives –

centeredness
(Personal Life) -following, imitating,
“putting on” Christ
-total dedication to
Christ
Christ is my life.
(Phil 1:21)
It is no longer I who live but
Christ lives in me.
(Gal. 2:20)
-rooted in the Father,
centered in Christ,
docile to the Holy
Spirit
Eucharistic
(awe and gratitude)
Faithful, Transcendent
(awareness of God’s
presence and action in her
life and in the world
Celebration, Joy, Authentic
(Christian in thought, word
and deed)
Union
thinks, speaks, acts
– in imitation and
obedience of Christ.
2. Strives to grow in
the knowledge and
practice of the faith.
3. Spends time for
reflection and
prayer.
4. Attends Mass
regularly and
participates actively
in community
prayer and liturgy.
5. Honest and truthful
in his/her
relationships,
ethical and moral in
his transactions.
Commitment to
Mission: spirit of service,
sense of mission
to spread the good news
of Christ
 CORE VALUES CALL
2. Commitment to Servant – Leadership
Mission or Co-
Mission -Teaching, health
(Apostolate) care serving,
witnessing
-Readiness to serve
Christ through others
We are ambassadors for
Christ…
(2 Cor. 5:20)
It is not ourselves we
preach but Christ Jesus our
Lord, and ourselves as your
servants for Jesus’ sake.
(2 Cor. 4:7)
TRAITS/ATTITUDES
Zeal for the Gospel
Tranquil daring, Pioneering,
Innovation, Work, Industry, 2. Serves freely &
Initiative, Decision-making
-Paschal Spirituality
-Special preference for the
poor
-Discipline, Responsibility,
Disponability (Availability)
Evangelization
BEHAVIOUR
1. Has a sense of
purpose and
mission in life.
generously, without
thought of reward
or position.
3. Participates in the
life and projects of
the local Church,
esp. what benefits
the poor.
4. Initiates worthy
projects, works hard
and sees projects to
their completion.
5. Perseveres despite
difficulties and
suffering.
Community-
orientedness: we live
and work with
others to build a
better world
 CORE VALUES CALL
3. Community Stewardship
(Governance and
Temporalities) - leading, living with
fellow-workers in
Christ
- in unity, partnership
and cooperation
…earthenware jars that
hold a treasure
(2 Cor. 4)
Have the same mind as
Christ Jesus… Be one in
love, one in heart… Nothing
is to be done out of jealousy
or vanity, instead, out of
humility… Everyone should
give preference to others,
pursuing not self-interest
but that of others…
(Phil. 2:1 – 4)
TRAITS/ATTITUDES BEHAVIOUR
Fraternity 1. Shows a deep sense
of community and
-Partnership social commitment.
-Collegiality 2. Takes pride in his
-Unity, Interdependence identity and
heritage as Filipino.
Modesty 3. Keeps himself
(Humility, Self-effacement) informed of social
issues & concerns,
-Patriotism
participate in their
-Family-orientation
critic and solutions.
-Social Commitment
4. Shares, cooperates,
Social Transformation and works well with
others.
5. Works for the
promotion of life,
human rights, unity,
justice, peace and
environmental care.
6. Keeps a healthy
balance between
family, career &
social
responsibilities.
Charism: developing one’s
gifts to the full, to become
the best person one can
possibly be, to do one’s best
in whatever one does - for
the good of the community
 CORE VALUES CALL
4. Charism Excellence
(Formation, Human
Promotion) - raising the material
and spiritual level
- perfection before
the eyes of God
-Appreciation for the “finer
There is a variety of gifts,
each for a good purpose…
(1 Cor. 12)
I run in order to win… so to
obtain the prize which
Christ won for me…
(2 Cor.)
TRAITS/ATTITUDES BEHAVIOUR
Integration 1. Aware of/grateful
for his/her gifts as a
-Wholeness, Harmony person and
-Competence respectful of the
-Productivity gifts of others.
-Self-development 2. Exerts effort to
-Empowerment come to his/her full
-Continuing growth
potential as a
person.
things” in life and the
3. Assists in the
“higher gifts” of the Spirit.
-Gentleness of manner, development &
refinement in speech. empowerment of
others.
4. Shares openly,
Integral Formation generously, putting
his/her talents at
the service of the
community.
5. Brings the best of
himself/herself in
every task, project,
endeavor even in
small, humble tasks.
Charity: loving and
serving with the heart
of Christ, being
brother/sister to all,
esp. the
underprivileged
 CORE VALUES CALL TRAITS/ATTITUDES BEHAVIOUR

5. Charity Compassionate love Being “All to All” 1. Shows great

(Relationships)
-Bringing the love of
God to all
The love of Christ urges us.
sensitivity to the
-Deep respect for the needs & feelings of
person others.
-Warmth, kindness 2. Transcends material
-Generous, self-giving giving to sharing
-Empathy, Sensitivity God’s love.
-Simplicity
-Graciousness
3. Relates with all
warmly and
Communion in graciously without
bias.
Justice & Peace
4. Takes time to listen
or to reach out to
others.
5. Warm, loving and
compassionate
especially to the
poor and the
suffering.