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School Sisters of Notre Dame

School Sisters of Notre Dame. Education in the Broadest Sense. Our mission as School Sisters of Notre Dame is to bring all to that oneness for which Jesus Christ was sent. Mother Theresa, German foundress of the School Sisters of Notre Dame.

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School Sisters of Notre Dame

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  1. School Sisters of Notre Dame Education in the Broadest Sense.

  2. Our mission as School Sisters of Notre Dame is to bring all to that oneness for which Jesus Christ was sent. Mother Theresa, German foundress of the School Sisters of Notre Dame

  3. We choose to fulfill our mission through education in its broadest sense with sensitivity to women, youth, and persons who are poor.

  4. We believe in the empowerment of persons.

  5. We educate with the conviction that transformation is possible.

  6. We strive to do this wherever we are sent. Sister Cathy Arata, SSND, El Salvador

  7. FIRST MINISTRY IDEAL Faith Communities

  8. We strive to create positive levels of trust. S. Irene Pryle, SSND, Our Lady of Hope / St. Luke School

  9. We value wholesome work environments. Sr. Corinne Gmuer SSND, Florida

  10. We celebrate Eucharist and strive to promote gospel values. SSND Motherhouse Chapel

  11. SECOND MINISTRY IDEAL Inclusivity

  12. Our experience has shown us that increasing sensitivity to minorities, to those who are marginalized, and to persons of diverse cultures will transform our world. Dinner at Marian House

  13. We encourage collaboration and dialogue between people with differences. S. Mel Bennett SSND, Marian House

  14. We promote mutual enrichment by interaction with different cultures. Sister Rose Federici, SSND, St. Peter’s School, Philadelphia

  15. THIRD MINISTRY IDEAL Promoting Women

  16. We strive to foster the leadership potential in the Church and in society. Sister Joanne Hanrahan presents the speaker at the Women’s Institute

  17. We work to empower young women to become leaders. Grotto Dedication, Institute of Notre Dame

  18. FOURTH MINISTRY IDEAL Global Perspectives

  19. We advocate care for the environment.

  20. We foster understanding of other cultures. Sister Valeria Wagner, St. Pius X School

  21. We favor interdependence rather than competition.

  22. FIFTH MINISTRY IDEAL Systemic Change

  23. We believe in making choices from the perspective of the oppressed and disadvantaged.

  24. We believe in raising consciousness about justice issues. “Clothesline Project” demonstrating against Domestic Violence

  25. SIXTH MINISTRY IDEAL Exclude No One from Our Concern

  26. We are committed to women, youth and persons who are materially poor. St. Veronica’s Headstart Program

  27. We are committed to sharing our lives and resources. Sister Marianne Roderick, SSND, Mother Seton Academy

  28. We are committed to supporting families.

  29. SEVENTH MINISTRY IDEAL Education

  30. We encourage participation in volunteer services. Notre Dame Preparatory School students at Villa Assumpta

  31. We believe in developing lay leadership.

  32. and empowering persons to care for others in need. Job training at Villa Assumpta

  33. The SSND Presence in North America

  34. Since1847

  35. And Into the New Millennium…

  36. “The world is our classroom educating in the broadest sense- wherever we are.”

  37. The SSND Ministries Worldwide

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