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Monthly Virtues

“…as God’s chosen ones, holy and beloved, heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience, bearing with one another and forgiving one another, if one has a grievance against another; as the Lord has forgiven you, so must you also do. And over all these put on love, that is, the bond of perfection. And let the peace of Christ control your hearts, the peace into which you were also called in one body. And be thankful.” ~Colossians 3:12-15

August/September

Kindness: Seeing the best in others and having a considerate and generous spirit.

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October

Peace: A calm feeling that all will work out well because God is with us.

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November

Thankfulness: Showing a heartfelt appreciation for all of God’s gifts.

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December

Compassion: An understanding of the suffering of others and a desire to make it better.

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January

Humility: Putting others before oneself and holding God as a higher importance than our own desires.

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February

Love: Selfless service to others by your words and actions.

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March

Forgiveness: Accepting the mistakes of others and not holding it against them.

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April

Gentleness: Strength tempered by love; using the power to forgive instead of getting angry.

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May

Patience: Love that is willing to endure life’s suffering, difficulties and routine.

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Overall Theme

Unity: Being at one with God and each other.

Updated September 26, 2021

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About St. Helen School

Opening in 1954, St. Helen School strives to build character by living virtuously.  First in the State of Ohio to be certified as a Virtue Based Restorative Discipline School, students are educated in the Catholic Faith. This provides a nurturing environment to allow each student to grow spiritually, academically and emotionally. Our focus on faith formation and academic excellence prepares students to be lifelong learners. St. Helen, located in Riverside, Ohio, is a community that celebrates diversity and welcomes families from many areas including:  BeavercreekDaytonFairbornHuber HeightsRiverside, and military families from Wright Patterson Air Force Base.

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Riverside, OH 45431

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