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VISION – MISSION STATEMENT OF THE CHURCH IN THE PHILIPPINES

IMMERSED IN A SOCIETY
FRAGMENTED BY A DIVISIVE CONFLICTS
AND AFFLICTED BY WIDESPREAD POVERTY
YET DEEPLY ASPIRING FOR FULLNESS OF LIFE IN GOD:

WE, AS CHURCH IN THE PHILIPPINES,

WITH TOTAL TRUST IN GOD’S LOVE,
ENVISION OURSELVES
AS THE COMMUNITY OF DISCIPLES,
WHO FIRMLY BELIEVE IN THE LORD JESUS
AND JOYFULLY LIVED IN HARMONY AND SOLIDARITY
WITH ONE ANOTHER, WITH CREATION AND WITH GOD.

FOLLOWING THE WAY OF OUR LORD,

WE OPT TO BE A CHURCH OF THE POOR,
WHICH DEMANDS EVANGELICAL POVERTY OF US ALL
AND HARNESSES THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER
OF THE POOR AMONG US
THE JUSTICE AND LOVE OF GOD IN THIS WORLD.

TO ACHIEVE THIS VISION,

UNDER THE LEADING OF THE SPIRIT OF GOD
AND WITH MARY AS OUR GUIDE,
WE SHALL EMBARK ON A RENEWED INTEGRAL EVANGELIZATION
AND WITNESS TO JESUS CHRIST’S
GOSPEL OF SALVATION AND LIBERATION
THROUGH OUR WORDS, DEEDS AND LIVES.

AS BISHOPS, PRIESTS, RELIGIOUS AND LAITY

WE TOGETHER COMMIT OURSELVES
TO IMPLEMENT THE SPIRIT AND DECREES
OF THE SECOND PLENARY COUNCIL OF THE PHILIPPINES
IN ORDER TO INCULTURATE GOSPEL VALUES IN OUR MILIEU.
BY THIS SHALL KAAYUSAN (ORDER IN HARMONY) BE ACHIEVED
THROUGH PERSONS WHO ARE MAKA – DIYOS, MAKATAO, MAKABAYAN
AND MAKA – BUHAY.

OURS WILL THEN BE A CIVILIZATION OF LIFE AND LOVE,

A SIGN OF THE IN – BREAKING OF THE FATHER’S KINGDOM.

25 July 1992
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VISION – MISSION OF THE DIOCESE OF MARBEL

VISION:

WE, THE CHURCH OF MARBEL, CONSTANTLY FACED WITH THE

CONCRETE REALITIES OF THE TIMES, ENVISION OURSELVES AS A
WORSHIPING, WITNESSING AND SERVING COMMUNITY OF DISCIPLES OF
JESUS CHRIST. WE AS CHURCH, ARE SENSITIVE AND RESPONSIVE TO THE
TRANSFORMATIVE MOVEMENT OF THE HOLY SPIRIT AS WE JOURNEY IN
BRINGING ABOUT THE KINGDOM OF GOD.

NOURISHED BY WORD AND SACRAMENTS, THIS COMMUNITY STRIVES

TO BECOME THE CHURCH OF THE POOR IN DIALOGUE WITH LIFE AND FAITH
OF OTHER CULTURES.

WE HOPE FOR A LIBERATED AND INTEGRAL SOCIETY WHICH IS GOD –

CENTERED (MAKA – DIYOS), DEMOCRATIC (MAKATAO), NATIONALISTIC
(MAKA – BANSA), JUST (MAKATARUNGAN), RESPECTFUL FOR HUMAN LIFE
(MAKA – BUHAY) AND THE INTEGRITY OF CREATION (MAKA – KALIKASAN).

FAITHFUL TO THE TRADITION OF OUR DISCIPLESHIP, WE TAKE MARY,

THE BLESSED MOTHER, AS OUR EXEMPLAR.

MISSION:

WE ARE SENT TO PROCLAIM AND WITNESS TO THE GOSPEL OF

SALVATION AND LIBERATION IN ORDER TO TRANSFORM SOCIETY IN
ACCORDANCE TO KINGDOM VALUES (Luke 4:18).

CONSCIOUS OF THE CALL, WE COMMIT TO LIVE AN INTEGRATED

SPIRITUALITY. WE WILL WITNESS TO A LIFE OF SIMPLICITY AND FIDELITY
TO OUR COMMITMENT AS THE BEST WAY OF EVANGELIZING.

IN THE LIGHT OF THIS CALL, WE COMMIT OURSELVES TO BE IN

SOLIDARITY WITH THE POOR BY BEING RESPONSIVE TO THEIR “JOYS AND
HOPES, THEIR GRIEF AND ANGUISH: (GS # 1) AND THEIR NEEDS. WE ARE
RESOLVED TO BUILD AND STRENGTHEN THE BEC/GKK, AS A NEW WAY OF
BECOMING CHURCH.

COMPELLED BY LOVE AND FAITHFUL TO THE UNIVERSAL SALVIFIC

WILL OF THE FATHER, WE UNCEASINGLY REACH OUT TO PEOPLES OF OTHER
FAITHS AND CULTURES.
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VISION – MISSION OF THE PARISH OF MARBEL

VISION:

SAINT ANTHONY PARISH ENVISION ITSELF AS A GENUINE COMMUNION

AND PARTICIPATION OF SMALL CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES STRUGGLING TO
BECOME TRULY A CHURCH OF THE POOR AND HELP BRING ABOUT A
LIBERATED AND INTEGRALLY DEVELOPED PHILIPPINE SOCIETY.

MISSION:

NOURISHED BY THE WORD OF GOD AND THE SACRAMENTS AND

GUIDED BY THE HOLY SPIRIT AND OUR BLESSED MOTHER, WE COMMIT
OURSELVES TO MASSIVE EDUCATION IN THE FAITH, CONTEXTUALIZED AND
INCULTURATED LITURGICAL CELEBRATIONS. AND LIBERATING AND FAITH
MOTIVATED COMMUNAL ACTIONS, IN BEHALF OF THE POOR AND OF THE
INTEGRITY OF CREATION.

MARIST VISION – MISSION

WE, THE MARIST BROTHERS OF THE SCHOOLS, ARE CONSECRATED LAY

RELIGIOUS WHO HAVE CHOSEN TO FOLLOW CHRIST. IN FAITH, WE COMMIT
OURSELVES TO CONTINUE HIS LIBERATING ACTION IN THE WHOLE OF
HUMANITY AND OF CREATION UNDER THE GUIDANCE OF MARY, OUR GOOD
MOTHER.

WE ARE CALLED TO BE MEN OF PRAYER IN THE SPIRIT OF

CHAMPAGNAT. WE PLEDGE TO KEEP ALIVE HIS CHARISM IN OUR CULTURE,
ABOVE ALL, HIS SPIRIT OF FAITH, HOPE, COMPASSION AND ZEAL.

WE LIVE IN COMMUNITY ANIMATED BY THE SPIRIT OF THE HOLY

FAMILY. WE SUPPORT AND ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER AS BROTHERS. WE
ASPIRE TO LIVE A LIFE CHARACTERIZED BY SIMPLICITY, DETACHMENT, AND
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A DEEP SENSE OF EVANGELICAL POVERTY THROUGH CONTACT WITH THE

POOR.

IN OUR APOSTOLIC MISSION, WE DEDICATE OURSELVES PRIMARILY TO

THE CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OF YOUTH, PARTICULARLY THE LEAST
FAVORED. UNDER THE INSPIRATION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT, WE OPEN
OURSELVES TO THE NEEDS OF THE LOCAL CHURCH AND THE FOREIGN
MISSIONS IN THE TASK OF TRANSFORMING SOCIETY IN THE LIGHT OF THE
GOSPEL.

NOTRE DAME OF MARBEL UNIVERSITY VISION, MISSION,

OBJECTIVES AND CORE VALUES
(Revised November, 2009)

VISION
Inspired by the charism of St. Marcellin Champagnat, Notre Dame of Marbel
University envisions to be a Catholic Marist institution of learning dedicated to the spiritual,
moral and academic formation of men and women who exemplify competence and social
responsibility in the service of God and humanity.

MISSION
As a Catholic institution founded on Marist traditions, Notre Dame of Marbel
University commits itself to:

 Build character – by providing quality Christian education to the youth making them
capable of being leaven for responsible Christian living.

 Develop competence – by promoting the principles of quality education and by

generating new knowledge that fosters human development of the society.

 Respect culture – by inculcating the principles of cultural solidarity, by instilling

appreciation and preservation of the Filipino cultural heritage, and by promoting the
Marist tradition where students are progressively initiated into their life-long
challenge of harmonizing faith, culture and life.

MOTTO: “Character, Competence and Culture in Harmony”

OBJECTIVES: The Vision – Mission of Notre Dame of Marbel University is capsulated in

three words: Character, Competence and Culture. In view of this, NDMU aims to:

 Provide programs of studies responsive to the educational needs of the local,

national and international communities;
 Uphold educational excellence and spiritual/moral formation;
 Train competent individuals imbued with a sense of nationalism and social
responsibility;
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 Engage in researches for human development and advancement of society;

 Inculcate respect for and appreciation of cultural diversity;
 Develop innovative programs that contribute to the enhancement of peace and
development;
 Create relevant community involvement programs responsive to the needs of
the poor especially the disadvantage youth;
 Promote active participation in the activities of the local Church in fulfilling
her vision, mission and thrusts;
 Network and collaborate with partner agencies in enhancing the mission; and
 Instill the Marist Spirit and tradition embodied in the motto: “All to Jesus
through Mary.”

NDMU CORE VALUES

Inspired by the charism of St. Marcellin Champagnat, Notre Dame of Marbel

University anchors its faith and life on the following core values as foundational qualities
with which the Marist Brothers, Mission Partners, and students approach the entire
educational process and academic atmosphere of the University: Family Spirit, Marian,
Love of Work, Preference for the Least Favored, Quality Education, Integrity of Creation,
and Culture – sensitivity.

Family Spirit. St. Marcellin Champagnat’s great desire and legacy was in the style of
relationship he encouraged between teachers and students – a relationship premised love and
expressed in a style which Marcellin called “family spirit.” Akin to the characteristic of a
good family are: a warmth of welcome, acceptance, belongingness and authentic concern
which should prevail where everyone has a sense of being valued and believed in, regardless
of their role or their social standing.

Marian. Mary is for us the perfect model of the Marist Educator, as she was for Marcellin.
As a woman, a layperson and Jesus’ first follower, she is our inspiration in living out
personal faith and virtue of simplicity. As an educator of Jesus at Nazareth, she inspires our
pedagogical approach. The Marian aspect of our spirituality is expressed above all, in our
identifying with her attitudes towards others and to God. She is in our midst, a symbol of
unity and mission, a witness to God’s solidarity with people in their needs and sufferings.

Love of Work. Love of work implies a cheerful and careful preparation of all the things one
does. It values the dignity of work as a powerful means of self-fulfillment, of giving purpose
and meaning to life, and of contributing to the general economics, social and cultural well-
being. It is manifested through a deep sense of personal planning and motivation that shows
itself in the good use of time, talent and initiative.

Preference for the Least Favored. Preference for the least favored is to be with those who
are excluded from the mainstream of society, and those whose material poverty leads to
deprivation in relation to health, family life, schooling, and educational values. With the
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emergence of social and cultural challenges confronting the world, preference to the least
favored means being concerned toward the youth who are affected by the social, political,
and cultural problems of the society.

Quality Education. A Marist school is a center of learning, of life and of evangelizing. It

leads students “to learn, to know, to be competent, to live together and most especially, to
grow as persons.”

Quality education is characterized as holistic where students are progressively initiated into
their life-long challenge of harmonizing faith, culture and life. It provides educational
programs, curriculum content and teaching methods that meet the aspirations of students,
parents and the community with regard to subject choices, career possibilities and
educational needs of the community.

It gives emphasis to educating students by teaching them through good examples and
inculcating in them the importance of the craft of teaching and its support systems.

Integrity of Creation. “Respect for the value of life” and “care for the mother earth” are two
major themes in valuing the integrity of creation. It upholds life-giving values and promotes
stewardship of the earth.

Culture Sensitivity. Culture must be accepted as the gift of every people, the expression of
their dignity, liberty and creativity, and the testimony of their unique place in the history of
humanity.

Culture sensitive means openness and respect to the different culture of peoples. It promotes
dialogue as a way of enhancing unity in diversity. On the individual level, it is a
communication between two persons with different views, different values and traditions, to
learn from each other in order for them to change and grow.

Culture sensitive as a value promotes respect for the tri-people of Mindanao, develops
programs for inter-faith dialogue and upholds advocacy on issues as a result of the emerging
culture of the global world.

CMRE DEPARTMENT MISSION-VISION

VISION In as much as the university stipulates in its Vision-Mission that religion is the
core of the curriculum, we the CMRE department envision a school community of disciples
who:
1. Has solid foundation in Catholic Doctrines and Morality
2. Is God – Centered
3. Has an experience of and in dialogue with contemporary Philippine situation
4. Is service – oriented
5. Is one with the Church of the poor
6. Is respectful to the integrity of creation
7. Is BCC (Basic Christian Community) oriented
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8. Has integral, inculturated spirituality

9. Has entered into dialogue with other faiths
10. Has a special love for Mary

MISSION Therefore we, as a Department commit ourselves to:

1. The Trinitarian God 5. Evangelization

2. Mary 6. The Church of the Poor
3. Prayer/Worship 7. The Filipino People
4. Community life

1. The Trinitarian God:

a. To order our personal and communal lives according to the will of the Father.
b. To reject all other “gods” of this world (wealth, power, prestige, ambition, posses
and other forces which alienates us from the Triune God).
c. To participate in the liberating mission of Jesus Christ, thus building God’s kingdom
in our midst.
d. To sanctify persons and structures by the power of the Holy Spirit.
2. Mary:
a. To make Mary known and loved.
b. To strive to live Mary’s spirit of discipleship as disciples
3. Prayer / Worship:
a. To maintain an intimate relationship with God who is present in all things, people
and events in our lives.
b. To live in an integrated life of prayer and action
c. To make the Eucharist the center of our lives.
d. To make the community’s total life (social, political, economic, moral, cultural,
ecological) a pleasing offering to the Father.
4. Community life:
a. To follow the example of the Holy family, hidden yet known.
b. To work together as workers for renewal in the church, united in love, characterized
by acceptance, support, generosity, openness, respect and joy.
c. To make alive Christ’s love among ourselves and in other people whom we come in
contact with.
d. To strive to grow professionally as to become effective evangelizers.
5. Evangelization:
a. To actively participate in the total process of evangelization that is Christo-centric,
holistic relevant and liberating.
b. To be living witnesses to Christ’s liberating action in the world, that is, from sin and
from everything that oppresses human kind.
c. To be signs of hope to people whom we come in contact with.
d. To be active members of our BCC where we can share in the mission of
evangelization, the building of the Kingdom God.
6. The Church of the Poor:
a. To have a special love of the POOR.
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b. To uphold and defend the rights of the POOR.

c. To share resources with the POOR.
d. To be in solidarity with the poor and help them alleviate their need.
e. To condemn or denounce any form of injustice to the detriment of the POOR.
f. To experience and dialogue with the POOR in order to effect transformation.
g. To empower the POOR in order to become evangelizers.
h. To evangelize the rich to work for the cause of the POOR.
7. The Filipino People:
a. To uphold and be cognizant of Filipino cultural heritage and integrity
b. To uphold the dignity of the Filipino as a human person
c. To encourage new expressions of Faith which are authentically Filipino
d. To participate in the transformation of the society through dialogue with
contemporary Philippine situation
e. To make a stand for and against policies of laws which promote or hinder the rights
of Filipinos