Kamehameha Schools E Ola! Learner Outcomes expects haumāna to develop “Kūpono” – an “honorable character based on Hawaiian and Christian values.”
How would you describe an “honorable character”? Give an example with your manaʻo.
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ʻO ka makaʻu aku iā Iēhova, ʻo ia ke kumu o ke akamai;
Psalm 111:10a states,
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom;…”
What does this mean for you? Which is a greater motivator for being pono… fear or love? Give an example with your manaʻo.
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Hōʻihi is important in most cultures, to show respect and to be respected. Yet it seems in our society, the tendency is to look out for self without care or concern for how we affect others.
How important is politeness and courtesy today? Why or why not? What aspects are vital to keep practicing or to bring back into the norm?
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What does salvation mean to you?
(Questions to consider: Is it necessary, why or why not? Who is it for? When and how would it take place? Is it your own choice or predestined? How does your understanding of this concept influence how you live?)
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The Bible is filled with great wisdom, comfort and words of encouragement. But what happens when we disagree with the manaʻo? Do we keep reading and believing anyway, or do we give it up? Explain what you think and why.
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In this day and age of “fake news”, “alternative truths” and the dismissal of “facts” for “stories”, how important is it to still tell the truth? “Thou shalt not lie” is one of the original Ten Commandments. How important is it to still keep and follow? Why or why not?
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How is the bible “Godʻs Word” and how does Ke Akua talk to us?
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Why do you think Ke Akua Mana Loa (The Almighty God), Creator of the Universe and all that is in it, would want to have pilina (a personal relationship) with us – fallen, imperfect people?
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In Matthew 18:3, Jesus said: “Truly I tell you, unless you change and become like little children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.” What do you think he meant by this and how do we do it?
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If Jesus paid the price to make us free and in Him we have the forgiveness of our sins (Colossians 1:14);
and if we are saved by grace through faith (in what Jesus did on the cross), and there is nothing we do to earn salvation but it’s God’s gift to us (Ephesians 2:8);
and if we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9)…
Then why is still important to live pono lives?
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Job was considered a man of integrity; despite the tragedies and challenges he was forced to suffer. What does integrity mean for you? How important is it and how does it relate to your character?
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In light of the story of Joseph (found in the book of Genesis), how would you respond to someone who wondered why Ke Akua would allow tragedies to happen?
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Because we can’t see God, we often think that Ke Akua is not here. How do you know if God is present? When and what do you see or experience (in nature or in people) that would confirm “Ma Ke Alo O Ke Akua” (In the presence of God)?
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Compare and contrast what you think is “Character Education” with “Christian Education”.
How would they be similar? How would they be different? Give examples for your opinion.
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Which is more difficult for you to believe – that God exists…
or that God does not exist?
Explain…
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