Saint Benedict and You Lesson Three – Belmont Abbey College

Why is a personal mission statement important?*

What are the steps to writing a personal mission statement?*

Identify your passion and find articles that will help you define your mission statement
Identify what you are good at and make a pros and cons list to help you define your path
Identify your past successes, core values, contributions to society, and writing them down.

What is the first Benedictine Hallmark?*

Belmont Abbey College’s motto is connected to which Hallmark?*

Which Hallmark does Dr. Campbell highlight first?*

What books does Dr. Campbell reference?*

St. Benedict’s Toolbox by Jane Tomaine
St. Benedict’s journey by Jannet Guzman
Glory in all Things: St. Benedict and Catholic Education today by Andre Gushurst-Moore

How can you be hospitable to your family?*

Discuss the importance of being hospitable to your children so they talk about it in school
Discuss hospitality and ways to practice it with your children, greet family members as Christ, treat others as family, be present at mealtimes
None of the above

Which words in the Rule of St. Benedict does Dr. Campbell suggest replacing with a person’s name or “I”?*

Why is your purpose important?*

Have you considered your purpose in life? How might your purpose be different in light of the Benedictine Hallmarks?

First Name*

Last Name*

Email*

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