Teachers provide instruction in the original sense of the term, that is, they make a substantial contribution to building the personality; they educate in the sense of the ancient Socratic image, helping students to discover and to make use of the skills and gifts of each one\u2026<\/p>\n
You have been called to teach. This is a vocation, a Christian vocation…There, at your teacher’s chair and desk, God has called you by name to an indispensable service to the truth.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
From Pope John Paul II on October 14, 2001: Teachers provide instruction in the original sense of the term, that is, they make a substantial contribution to building the personality; they educate in the sense of the ancient Socratic image, helping students to discover and to make use of the skills and gifts of each … <\/p>\n
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From Pope John Paul II on October 14, 2001:<\/p>\n