THE NOTRE DAME EDUCATOR AS A GOSPEL WITNESS

1. We follow Jesus, our Master Teacher, and give witness to his spirit of compassion, hope and joy, especially to those who experience poverty in its various forms.

2. We nurture the Notre Dame charism, spirit and mission among ourselves as educators and among all with whom we work.

3. We reverence Mary, the Woman of Hope, who made visible the glad tidings of the Gospel.

4. We share the rich spiritual and educational heritage of the Sisters of Notre Dame by using opportunities for ongoing formation and professional growth.

5. We promote collaborative programs and processes that assure the continuity of the excellence of Notre Dame education through our commitment, competence and dedication.

6. We affirm that goodness supported by firmness is a characteristic mark of our educational heritage.

7. We create clean, orderly and attractive surroundings in order to provide a safe environment conducive to learning and respectful of all.