Mission and Vision

Marymount Paris Guiding Statements

Marymount Paris Mission Statement

As a Catholic school embracing diversity, and in the spirit of our RSHM Mission, “that all may have life”, our school community is committed to the education of each student so they may think creatively, reason critically, communicate effectively, and learn continuously.

Vision statement of the Global Network of RSHM Schools

Rooted in the Charism and Mission of the RSHM, we envision schools that form globally competent, spiritually grounded leaders dedicated to building a more just, inclusive, and sustainable world.

Mission of the Global Network of RSHM Schools

Called by Jesus Christ to the fullness of life, inspired by the values of the Gospel and by the educational heritage of the Institute of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary “so that all may have life”, the Mission of the Global Network of RSHM Schools is:

To foster the gift of internationality and to broaden the commitment to transformation of the world through education.

As members of the Global Network of RSHM Schools, we commit ourselves to:

• Forming and developing our professionals - leadership and staff - and our school communities in the history, charism, and spirituality of the RSHM;

• Educating for a multicultural and multi-religious world;

• Working to educate and act for the causes of humanity and God’s creation

• Preparing our students to become leaders who are agents of transformation for justice and peace.

Goals & Criteria of the Global Network of RSHM Schools

Goal 1: To foster a personal relationship with God

Criteria

As a school community:

1. We make God known and loved through Christian living rooted in Gospel values.

2. We welcome and respect the diverse religions of the world.

3. We empower each individual to understand, live and bear witness to her or his faith, in a respectful awareness of others beliefs.

4. We promote personal and communal prayer and reflection through liturgies, multi-faith services and retreats.5. We encourage sacramental preparation and active participation in worship.

6. We explore in our religious education program the relationship of humanity to God, through the study of Scriptures, history, traditions, theology, spirituality and ethical system.

7. We participate in the life of the local Catholic church and pursue positive relationships with the wider community.

Goal 2: To create unity through diversity

Criteria

As a school community:

1. We create an atmosphere of respect, forgiveness, openness and joy.

2. We cherish each of our members and are sensitive to the diverse talents, abilities and needs of each one.

3. We nurture positive and co-operative working relationships among and between students, parents, administration, faculty and staff.

4. We celebrate and share our diverse cultures and national traditions to enhance international understanding.

5. We foster an appreciation for the culture and customs of the country in which we live.

6. We maintain positive relationships with other schools and educational organizations.

Goal 3: To Instil a life-long love of learning

Criteria

As a school community:

1. We provide an educational program of the highest standard that recognizes and develops each individual's potential in a stimulating environment.

2. We ensure balanced intellectual growth through an integrated curriculum.

3. We educate our students to communicate clearly, live cooperatively and function effectively in a global and technological society.

4. We develop an informed awareness of beauty in the universe.

5. We enable students to study and research independently, to think critically, to reflect wisely and to have informed opinions.

6. We maintain a high level of professional development.

Goal 4: To encourage and affirm personal growth

Criteria

As a school community:

1. We are dedicated to the harmonious growth of the whole person through each individual's physical, emotional, intellectual, social, moral and spiritual development.

2. We conduct our relationships according to the principles of honesty, compassion, truthfulness.

3. We promote a high standard of self-discipline and instill a deep sense of personal responsibility.

4. We provide opportunities to develop skills for effective decision making and leadership.

5. We cultivate growth in self-knowledge and self-esteem.

6. We encourage appropriate independent action and effective participation in the community.

7. We promote a positive and responsible attitude toward physical and mental well-being.

Goal 5: To awaken a consciousness of social justice

Criteria

As a school community:

1. We respect the sacredness of life and recognize the kinship of all people as God's children.

2. We integrate social justice and human rights issues into the curriculum.

3. We actively and compassionately respond to the needs of others, especially the powerless, the deprived and the marginalized.

4. We are committed to an active social service program.

5. We promote awareness of the interdependence and unity of all life.

Goal 6: To fulfil the mission of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary “That all may have life.”

Criteria

As a school community:

1. We share the spirituality, history, and traditions of the Religious of the Sacred Heart of Mary and their Founders.

2. We are attentive to living the distinctive spirit of the RSHM mission, "That all may have life".

3. We foster and sustain the RSHM spirit through programs in the formation of others for partnership and leadership within the school, a Catholic school, in a multi-faith setting.

4. We continue our partnership with the RSHM ministries in Africa, and support others needs identified by the General Chapter of the Institute.

5. We participate in the network of RSHM schools throughout the world.

More information

https://www.marymount.fr/heritage

https://www.marymount.fr/global-network

https://globalnetworkrshm.com/

https://rshm.org/