Character Counts is a program used at PCA to promote unity and biblical character education. The program includes six core biblical values that equip our students to live a Christian life in a challenging and demanding world. The biblical values articulate a common language of Godly character traits that enhance our core curriculum and discipline programs. This common vocabulary strategy promotes unity and is essential in biblical character education.

 

Our theme verse is 2 Peter 1:5-7… “For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith goodness; and to goodness, knowledge; and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love.”

The Six Pillars of Character:
Trustworthiness

Be honest • Don’t deceive, cheat or steal • Be reliable — do what you say you’ll do • Have the courage to do the right thing • Build a good reputation • Be loyal — stand by your family, friends and country

Colossians 3:23 “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men.”

Respect
Treat others with respect; follow the Golden Rule • Be tolerant of differences • Use good manners, not bad language • Be considerate of the feelings of others • Don’t threaten, hit or hurt anyone • Deal peacefully with anger, insults and disagreements
Romans 12:10 “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.”
Ephesians 4:32 “Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.”

 

Responsibility
Do what you are supposed to do • Persevere: keep on trying! • Always do your best • Use self-control • Be self-disciplined • Think before you act — consider the consequences • Be accountable for your choices
Romans 14:12 “So then, each of us will give an account of himself to God.”
Luke 16:10 "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much, and whoever is dishonest with very little will also be dishonest with much.”

 

Fairness
Play by the rules • Take turns and share • Be open-minded; listen to others • Don’t take advantage of others • Don’t blame others carelessly
Luke 6:31 “Do to others as you would have them do to you.”

 

Caring
Be kind • Be compassionate •Show you care • Express gratitude • Forgive others • Help people in need
Galatians 6:2 “Carry each other's burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.”
I John 3:17 “If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him?”

Citizenship
Do your share to make your school and community better • Cooperate • Get involved in community affairs • Stay informed; vote • Be a good neighbor • Obey laws and rules • Respect authority • Protect the environment
I Peter 1:8 “Finally, all of you, live in harmony with one another; be sympathetic, love as brothers, be compassionate and humble.”
Colossians 3:12 “Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience.”