Mary Immaculate Parish Special School guided by the Charism of Unity, envisions the development of a GodCentered, Academically Excellent, and Socially Responsible community of learners, with Mary as model.
With the inspiration of the Holy Spirit, MIPSS commits itself to
Instill among the students the values of the Gospel and the virtues of Mama Mary geared towards their holistic development to be real evangelizers;
Awaken their sensitivity to the needs of the society, country and the environment;
Provide opportunities for exceptional children and integrate them with the regular students for them to become productive members of the community; and
Inculcate in them that education is a life-long process by providing them with quality education.
CORE VALUES
As a Catholic School institution committed to the Sacred Scripture and Magisterium, given by God and the Church as our final authority for faith and life, we hold ourselves accountable to it and to each other with regard to these values as we cultivate a God-Centered, Academically Excellent, and Socially Responsible community of learners with the Blessed Mother Mary, as our Patroness.
1. MODEL OF EXCELLENCE
“So be perfect, just as your heavenly Father is perfect.” Matthew 5:48 (NAB)
We Marians believe that excellence is about doing your best. We strive for the highest personal achievement in all aspects of schooling, community outreach program, work and life-long learning.
We give recognition to students and employees who achieve high standards and we encourage Marians to strive for excellence and perfection for the community's successes.
2. INTEGRITY
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”
Philippians 4:8 (NAB)
As a Catholic school institution, we do what is right. We, Marians, maintain the highest ethical and moral standards of the community. As a vital measure of integrity, we, Marians, are consistently honest and trustworthy, open and transparent in decision-making processes, and consistent in school policies and actions.
3. PRAYERFULNESS
“Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God.”
Philippians 4:6 (NAB)
We Marians believe that each created being, by nature, is called to worship, and to value a prayerful and reverential attitude toward God, one another, and all creation. We also believe that we are all called to be contemplative, “to see with God's eyes.”
4. SIMPLICITY
“For our boast is this, the testimony of our conscience that we have conducted ourselves in the world, and especially toward you, with the simplicity and sincerity of God, and not by human wisdom but by the grace of God.”
2 Corinthians 1:12 (NAB)
The best things in life are easy, simple, and free. Simplicity calls upon us, Marians, to rethink our values. It helps us to concentrate on what's important and necessary in life. It also teaches us to live with a lack of pretense, difficulty, and drama. The value of simplicity allows us to appreciate the little things and people that make a huge difference in our lives.
5. SERVICE TO CHURCH AND THE COMMUNITY
“Tend the flock of God in your midst, overseeing not by constraint but willingly, as God would have it, not for shameful profit but eagerly.”
1 Peter 5:2 (NAB)
We value service to the Church because we believe that the Church is God's central vehicle to accomplish His work in the world. Our vision for serving the Church is a global vision, just as God's vision for His Church is global.
We value the unique contributions and gifts that each person brings to service in our community. We believe that social responsibility and devotion to service, particularly to the Church and the community, are cornerstones of our mission.
The way we treat people should be consistent with the morals, justice, compassion, humility and love of our Lord. Our interaction with one another should reflect an attitude of service to them as individuals and take advantage of opportunities for mentoring, modeling and personal development.