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Statement of Beliefs

We follow the components of Benedictine spirituality:

In Prayer - to pray as if everything depends on God.

  • That God, Gospel values and the teachings of the Catholic Church permeate all that we do.
  • That we develop a personal morality based on the Catholic interpretation of Gospel teachings.
  • That we pursue a way of life that demonstrates an active relationship with God.

In Work - to work by growing and discovering who we are especially as children of God.

  • That we encourage the diligence, discipline and dedication that it takes to be successful in all of our activities.

In Study - to study in order to attain wisdom.

  • That we adhere to a standard of academic excellence.
  • That we model a dedication to lifelong learning and foster that dedication in our students.
  • That we meet the needs of young women in a challenging, safe and nurturing environment.
  • That we acknowledge that each student is unique, with individual differences, needs and learning styles and that we reflect this belief with respect to curriculum, discipline, activities and procedures.

In Community - to serve by being with and for others in community.

  • That we prepare our students to lead Christian lives of service and responsibility.
  • That we instill the value of family life.
  • That we foster sisterhood and friendships among our students through respect and concern for all of God's creation.
  • That we promote a sense of social morality by demonstrating responsible citizenship based on Catholic social teaching.

   

 

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