The Crespi Man

The Crespi Man is formed through faith, brotherhood, scholarship, and personal responsibility. At Crespi, we challenge young men to grow into moral and spiritual leaders, lifelong learners, and productive, mature members of their communities.

THE CRESPI MAN IS...

A moral and spiritual person is grounded in faith, guided by conscience, and committed to living with integrity in service to others.

A moral and spiritual person:

• understands the Catholic Christian tradition as applied to personal formation and world events.
• is committed to living an ethical life as reflected through the holy Gospels.
• zealously pursues a relationship with God using prayer, reflection, and study as modeled through the 800-year Carmelite tradition.
• recognizes and respects the personal gifts, diversity, and dignity of all people.

A lifelong learner approaches each day with curiosity, discipline, and the confidence to grow through challenge.

A lifelong learner:

• uses logical, analytical, and creative thinking skills.
• uses appropriate, accurate, effective, and creative language to express himself.
• uses current strategies and technologies to solve problems and extend his knowledge.
• applies his learning across the curriculum and in real-life situations.
• engages intellectual curiosity.

A productive and mature person takes responsibility for his actions, leads with purpose, and contributes positively to the world around him.

A productive and mature person:

• strives to enhance and maintain physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
• appreciates the arts and explores his individual creativity.
• accepts challenges in order to grow and takes responsibility for his actions.
• develops social skills to form life-long relationships.
• understands and participates in the democratic process.
• improves the community through his commitment to service and social justice.