​​​St Francis Xavier Catholic Primary School draws inspiration from Ignatian spirituality, which is based on the spirituality of Iñigo Lopez de Loyola, later known as Saint Ignatius of Loyola. Ignatian spirituality offers us a way to deepen our desire and commitment to help others, especially those in more urgent need and with less hope of help.

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The key values of Ignatian Spirituality are 

Competence, Conscience, Compassion, Commitment.  

The 4Cs form the basis of the SFX school values.

COMPETENCE

To attain excellence in all we do and at our level

CONSCIENCE 

To think of others as well as ourselves in the school and the world; to try to right the imbalances at school and the world through our words and actions. 

COMPASSION 

To open our hearts to the suffering and differences of others in our community and the world. 

COMMITTED 

To strive to do our best for ourselves, for others and the environment.​​

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​​​Values lived out by St Francis and St Ignatius

GOD CENTRED

“We are created to praise, reverence and serve God"

SPIRITUAL

“Recognise that the initiative for all that happens in us is from God"

GENEROUS​

“Generosity was one of the most important dispositions Ignatius looked for in individuals"

COMPASSIONATE

“Be compassionate as your heavenly father is compassionate"

RESPONSIBLE

“Seeking excellence in self and ready to encourage others"

JUST

“To act justly, to love tenderly and to walk humbly with your God"

GRATEFUL

“We give thanks to God"

RESPECTFUL

“Seeking and finding God in all"

COMMITTED

“To search for the truth in relationship with others"

HELPFUL

“Ignatius Loyola wanted us to help others"

LOVING

“Love ought to manifest itself more in deeds than by words"

CULTIVATOR OF VIRTUE

“In self and others – Faith, Hope and Charity"

REFLECTIVE

“Engages in the Ignatian practice of reflection on experience leading to action"

TEAM MEMBER

“We belong to a community of faith with a single aim to be on Mission with Christ"​