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Notre Dame of Marbel University

Lesson 2 Vision-Mission and the Core Values of the Local

Church and the school
Religious Education 111: Salvation History

LEARNING INTRODUCTION
Learning
OUTCOMES
Outcomes
We all have dreams in life, get to know the Vision-Mission
At the end of the session,
the students can: something we wish to have in and the Core values of the
the future or something we Local Church and of NDMU.
D: summarize clearly the
Vision-Mission and the Core want to become as a person. You will also see the
Values of the Local Church As dynamic individuals, we do importance of having a vision
and the school using graphic
organizers; things to make our dreams and a mission. In line with this,
come true. We visualize things you will be directed to come up
M: cite concrete ways to live
out the core values of the and commit ourselves to reach with your own as a humble
School through a personal that vision of ours. As you read response to the challenge of
vision-mission statement;
this module and do the making a difference in your
W: ask for God’s guidance activities reflectively, you will lifetime.
and inspiration in doing his
will though a written prayer.

BTI ACTIVITY
Domain 2: Learning
Biodata
environment Let’s fast-forward a bit and given a piece of paper for your
2.2.1 Demonstrate
see yourself living your life 10 biodata as you will be
understanding of learning
environment that promote years ahead of our present introduced by the master of
fairness, respect and care to
date. Imagine you were asked the ceremony in a short while.
encourage learning.
Capsoul of the Session to grace a very important Complete the form below:
event in your locality. You were

Guest’s Info
Name: Age:
Occupation: Family Status:
Educational Background: Civic involvement:
Places Travelled: Personal Advocacy:
Success Story you want to share: Greatest lesson from the past:
Other significant information you want to be read by the host:

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Processing Questions: 3. Why is it necessary to 4. How does this activity

1. Do you see a clear visualize your future help you prepare your
picture of your self self? future?
based from the
descriptions you
gave?
2. Do you like what you
see?

ACQUISITION OF NEW KNOWLEDGE

The activity helps us see our life in the future and the ways how that vision can be achieved. Thus, a
vision-mission helps journeying individuals, organizations and communities to have a clear direction
anchored properly upon philosophy, beliefs, experiences and perspectives in life.
Every institution is guided by its Vision and Mission that serves as backbone of their operation. It is
not simply a statement created for walls but rather, a reflective statement of conviction as a result of
prudent judgement and a shared vision.
Let us see and familiarize the Vision-Mission of the Diocese of Marbel and of NDMU.

The VISION, MISSION AND THRUST OF THE DIOCESE OF MARBEL

VISION OF THE VISION OF SOCIETY: MISSION: THRUST:

CHURCH :
A liberated and Integral The Building and
A worshipping, integral society Evangelization: To Strengthening of
witnessing and which is God- proclaim and "Gagmay'ng
centered (maka- witness to the Kristohanong
serving
Gospel of salvation Katilingban" (Small
Community of Diyos), democratic
and liberation Christian Communities
Disciples of (maka-tao), through Massive or Basic Ecclesial
Jesus Christ nationalistic (maka- Education in the Communities) towards
striving to bansa), just Faith, Solid Integral Liberation and
become a (makatarungan), Organizing, Development in order
Church of the respectful of human Inculturated and to bring about the
Poor in dialogue life (maka-buhay) Contextualized "New Self" (Eph. 4:24)
with life and and the integrity of Worship and and the "New Earth"
faith of other creation (maka- Transformative (2 Pet. 3:13), thereby
cultures. kalikasan). Social Apostolate. glorifying God.

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VISION-MISSION OF NDMU
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.

build character - by providing quality

Christian education to the youth making
them capable of being leaven for
responsible Christian living.
MISSION: As a
Catholic
institution develop competence – by promoting the
founded on
Marist traditions,
principles of quality education and by
Notre Dame of generating new knowledge that fosters
Marbel University human development and advancement of
commits itself to:
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

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Core Values
Integrity
of
Inspired by the charism of Creation

Saint Marcellin Champagnat, Culture

Family
Sensitivit
Spirit
NDMU anchors its faith and life on the following y

core values as foundational qualities with which the

Marist Brothers, NDMU
Mission Partners,
Core
Marian Values Quality
Education
and students approach the entire educational
process and academic atmosphere of the University:

Preference
Love of For The
Work Least
Favored

Family Spirit: St. Marcellin Champagnat’s great desire and legacy was
in the style of relationship he encouraged between teachers and
NDMU students- a relationship premised on love and expressed in a style
Family
Core Spirit which Marcellin called “family spirit.” Akin to the characteristic of
Values
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, NDMU a layperson and Jesus’ first
follower, she is our inspiration in Core living out personal faith and virtue
of simplicity. As an educator of Jesus Values at Nazareth, she inspires our
pedagogical approach.
Marian
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.

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Love of Love of Work: Love of work implies a cheerful and careful

Work
preparation of all the things one does. It values the dignity of
NDMU work as a powerful means of self-fulfillment, of giving purpose
Core and meaning to life, and of contributing to the general
Values 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.

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

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 Preferen deprivation in relation to
ce for
health, family life, schooling, and the least educational values.
NDMU favored
With the emergence of social and cultural Core challenges confronting
the world, preference to the least favored Values means being concerned
toward the youth who are affected by the social, political, and cultural
problems of the society.

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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
NDMU where students are progressively initiated into their life-long challenge of
Core harmonizing faith, culture and life. It provides educational programmes,
Values curriculum contents, and teaching methods that meet the aspirations of
students, parents and the community with regard to subject choices, career
Quality possibilities and educational needs of the community. It gives emphasis to
Educatio
n
educating students by teaching them through good examples and inculcating in them
the importance of the craft of teaching and its support systems.

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. NDMU
Culture sensitivity means openness and respect to the different culture Core Culture
sensitivity
Values
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 sensitivity 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.

APPLICATION

1. Complete the table below by identifying the commitment of the Church and of NDMU on the
following areas:
AREAS Diocese of Marbel NDMU
a. Faith Formation
b. Mission of Evangelization
c. Vision of a society
d. Discipleship
e. Social Apostolate

2. Complete the table below by identifying the activities/programs/advocacies of the school that
highlight the said core value.

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NDMU Core Values Key indicators

a. Marian
b. Love of Work
c. Integrity of Creation
d. Preference For The Least Favored
e. Quality Education
f. Culture Sensitivity
g. Family Spirit

SYNAPSE STRENGTHENERS

1. Identify three different programs/advocacies of your parish and of NDMU. Determine how these
activities respond to their Vision –Mission/Thrust and core values.

ASSESSMENT

1. Create your personal vision-mission statement highlighting concrete ways on how to live-out the
Core Values of NDMU and how can these Core values help you become a better version of
yourself. End your VM statement with a prayer.

References:
NDMU student Handbook
www. marbeldiocese.freeservers.com
Christian Community Bible

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