PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION

The San Rafael Parochial School believes that each child is a gift from God thus directs its philosophy and educational goals towards the interest and welfare of each individual child under its care. It gives emphasis on the presentation of the natural goodness and virtue of an individual and the formation of the society by providing Catholic Education. The abilities, interests and needs of the child are taken into consideration in the selection and organization of school programs and activities. Its main concern is the development of a well – balanced and socially adjusted personality through inculcation of different gospel values. Socialized teaching and learning is utilized wherein the teacher and pupils work together to accomplish their aims.
Having Religion as the core of the curriculum, SRPS goes beyond merely imparting religious knowledge but rather allowing Religion to permeate into the lives of the students so that they can adjust to their environment, to the community and to the society where they live.

SRPS recognizes its commitment to the saving mission of the Church in three interlocking dimensions:
• The message revealed by God ( Didache) which the Church proclaims
• Fellowship in the light of the Holy Spirit ( Koinnonia)
• Service to the Christian community and the entire human community (Diakonia)

Each educational program under the Church sponsorship is aimed at the realization of the three – fold purpose within the total educational ministry.

VISION

A people called by the Father in Jesus Christ to become a Community of Persons with Fullness of Life, witnessing to the Kingdom of God by living the Paschal Mystery in the power of the Holy Spirit with Mary and Joseph as Companions.

MISSION

As Catholic Parochial School we are untiringly committed to be role models in: Nurturing a growing community of Truthful Just, Loving persons; Sustaining a climate of holistic excellence in the service of God and; Protecting the environment and all of god’s creation at all times.

IDENTITY

A Community of truthful, just, and loving persons inspired by St Rafael the archangel to live Christ – centered life at the service of others of the country and of humanity.

CORE VALUES

Humility is a core value that builds solidarity. It is a value that recognizes and accepts each one’s capability; acknowledging that each one needs one another despite one’s greatness and lack and remaining meek in the midst of success. Humility brings peace, for it builds better relationships that form men and women of character and competence who promotes justice; bringing transformation in the society.

Love is a core value that moves one to serve others especially the poor. It compels one to work in mission in the example of Jesus Christ – servant leadership, perform work for a higher cause through self-discipline, and fulfill His command to “Go and make disciples of all nations.” The essence of loving is giving it away especially to those who are in need. Love creates a deep link between oneself, others and God.

Stewardship is a value that acknowledges God as the Creator and human beings as the co-creators. The realization of being a steward amplifies and deepens one’s respect to God as the source and summit of everything that is good. Recognizing that the wealth of the earth belongs to all brings one to promote justice through its equal distribution and proper use.

Truth is a value that leads to excellence. The hunger for truth brings one to excel. A person who has really searched for the truth has nothing to aim but to serve his/her fellow human beings. The continuous pursuit of the truth develops a sense of gratefulness to, and brings one to a realization of, the magnificence of the Source of all truths, God