Mission Themes

The Constitutions of the Congregation of Holy Cross note that “for the kingdom to come in this world, disciples must have the competence to see and the courage to act” (Mission, 14). Unless we educate the mind, we will not have the competence necessary to see the many realities in our world yet needing to be transformed. Unless we educate the heart, we will never have the courage to act in support of that transformation. Education in the Holy Cross tradition demands both.

Holy Cross education nurtures an environment of collaboration, supported by a family spirit which touches and includes everyone associated with the school. Being family fosters compassion and love, recognizes the giftedness of each individual, offers support through healthy relationships and generous service to one another, accepts others without judgment, cultivates a hospitable environment.

Holy Cross education teaches respect for personal, social, racial, ethnic, political, religious, gender, and linguistic diversity.
Respect for others is rooted in the dignity to which each human being has a right. That dignity expresses a basic truth of our creation: we reflect the image and likeness of God.

Bringing hope engages us in service to others, calls us to think globally and act locally, urges us to an active citizenship and compassionate responsibility, gives us an awareness of the internationality of our mission and of our links to others around the world who share this mission.