Philosophy of Education 

(School Year 2022-2027)

St. Mary’s Academy of Guagua, Inc. adheres to the RVM Philosophy of Education aimed at leading all to the fullness of life in Jesus Christ.

We believe that:

God is the Father who, in abundant love and total graciousness, created humanity and all creation to share His love.

The Father sent the Holy Spirit to sanctify, inspire, guide and enlighten everyone in following Jesus so that the will of God for the well-being of all may be fulfilled.

God chose Mary to be the Mother of Jesus, the Son of God and the Mother of the Church. Mary, being the first disciple, journeys with us to fullness of life in Jesus Christ.

When humanity chose to live apart from God, in tender mercy, the Father sent His Son Jesus to show humanity the way back to Him to pursue the path of justice, truth and love.

By the example set by Mother Ignacia del Espiritu Santo, the RVM Education proclaims that it is the heart that knows God who is the source of all wisdom (cf. Prov. 2:6; 9:10; Job 28:20.23; Eccl 2:26; Ps 51:6; James 3:17-18).

Education is a life-long process whereby human persons grow and develop their potentials in the pursuit of their God-given mission of transforming all things in Jesus Christ.

Learning is growth for every person to become a prophetic witness to faith, excellence and service in varied socio-cultural settings thus, participate in the transforming experience of life in Jesus Christ.

The school is where the process of growth is directed towards reverence for creation and persons, which fortifies the spirit of communion.

The students who are citizens of their times, unique with their own history, capacities and inspiration, have the sacred and the good, the promise and the potentials for the actualization of the mission entrusted to them.

The School Administrators are servant leaders committed as prophetic witnesses to the “Good News” and to journey with the academic community in their search for truth, beauty, goodness and harmony.

The teachers are persons committed to the process of becoming whole and to the task of leading others to maturity in faith.

As a Catholic School, St. Mary’s Academy of Guagua, Inc. works for the development of the whole person who recognizes one’s Christian role of exemplifying social harmony through a constant encounter with Jesus Christ and others.

As a Filipino School, St. Mary’s Academy of Guagua, Inc. is dedicated to the task of producing global citizens who can preserve and witness to relevant and wholesome Filipino culture, values and attitudes.

As an RVM School, St. Mary’s Academy of Guagua, Inc. is committed to the Christian formation of Ignacian Marian leaders who are imbued with Ignacian Spirituality and to serve God and the whole of creation.

VISION

We, the Ignacian Marian Community of St. Mary’s Academy of Guagua, Pampanga, witness the core values of Faith, Excellence and Service.  We open new horizons with hope grounded in solidarity and continually nurture our potentials towards inner and social transformation for the common good.

MISSION

We commit ourselves to:

1.            grow deeper in discernment and interior freedom and be prophetic witnesses of faith, hope, and love in today's world;

2.            continuously form Ignacian Marian leaders who witness to faith, excellence, and service in varied socio-cultural settings;

3.            constantly pursue innovative programs, approaches, and educational and technological strategies to develop global citizens;

4.            build up resources and capabilities and create new paradigms to address social harmony toward a dignified life; and

5.            expand our educational thrust for the poor.

KEY DIRECTIONS

1.            Quality Transformative Ignacian Marian education towards service for the common good

2.            Responsible partnership and relevant institutional social programs to advance human fraternity towards a dignified life

3.            Sustainable programs to favor the disadvantaged sectors of the society