St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Elementary School

Mission, Vision & Values Statements

Mission Statement :
At St. Vincent De Paul CES, we believe that Christ is central to everything in our community, and that we are committed to providing a quality, inclusive education that fosters life-long learning.

Vision Statement:
At St. Vincent De Paul CES, we are united in Christ and each individual in our bilingual community is valued, respected and challenged to strive for excellence in every aspect of our lives.

Values Statement:
At St. Vincent de Paul CES, we are responsible and dedicated global citizens rooted in Catholic principles who support each other's unique gifts and talents. We are committed to learn from one another and work together to achieve common goals with all members of our school and parish community.

Motto: Believing, Belonging, and Learning.

 

 

Saint Vincent de Paul

Vincent de Paul was a priest of the Catholic Church who dedicated himself to serving the poor. De Paul was renowned for his compassion, humility and generosity and is known as the "Great Apostle of Charity".

Vincent was born in France in 1576. When he was still a young priest, he was taken by Turkish pirates who sold him into slavery. For two years, Vincent had to work hard for the masters who bought him. He converted his last master and then was set free.

Vincent was sent to work in a parish near Paris. He was a very great friend to the poor. He started groups and looked after them. The women took care of the sick and cooked meals for them. Men gave food and clothes to the poor.

Vincent started the Order of the Daughters of Charity who worked for the poor and sick. He built homes for the needy, sick, aged and abandoned children. He also started the Congregation of the Mission, a society of priests, and missionaries called the Vincentians.

Vincent died in Paris at the age of 84. The St. Vincent de Paul Society continues his work for the poor. His feast day is celebrated on September 27.

 

St. Vincent de Paul School Prayer

ST VINCENT DE PAUL SCHOOL PRAYER
O Gracious God
We thank you for the St. Vincent de Paul community
And for calling us to be part of it.
Keep us mindful of the presence of Christ in our midst
And faithful to His message of justice, peace, truth and love.
May we be guided in all we think, say and do by the wisdom of Your Holy Spirit
Keep our school safe, O Lord
Keep all of us united in your peace and love
Keep our heart and hands open to our needy world
We offer this prayer through Christ our Lord, Mary our Mother and our patron saint, St. Vincent de Paul.