An Invitation to Spiritual Development

To those who call out to God, there is a future plan full of hope (Jeremiah).

An Invitation to Spiritual Development is integral to the Marian experience of Catholic education.  Young women are invited to participate in this “future plan of hope” by: 

• Learning about their faith in religion classes that focus on scripture, morality, Catholic/Christian teaching and Sacraments.
• Celebrating their faith in liturgy and daily prayer.
• Strengthening their faith through retreats.
• Witnessing their faith through Christian service.

The Body of Christ
Attendance at religious services and retreats is required of all students.  We welcome young women of other religions to share their journey of faith with us so that the Body of Christ will praise Him from every corner of the world.

Marian Spirituality
Marian is named after and dedicated to the Mother of God.  In 1955, the Servants of Mary began guiding and leading young women to the life of Mary.  They found in her a lady of committed faith and strength of character.  They discovered a woman with a compassionate, kind, and caring approach to life.

Our students continue to find in Mary a woman who participated in God’s plan for her.  They find a model for their lives.

A special teaching unit, written by a Servant of Mary, is taught each year with an emphasis on Christian womanhood.  Mary’s ministry to the people of God was evident at the feast of Cana.  She draws women to her energy source – her love of her Son.  As partners with Him, great miracles are performed.

Christian Community
In a school where gospel values are preached and practiced, young women are educated to realize their gifts and then discover the hope that is within them.  They become bearers of good news.

In an empowering environment, they are called to a responsible living of their faith through charity and service to others.  Our Campus Ministry program provides opportunities for leadership in the truest sense of the term – SERVICE.  Students become miracle workers and partners with Jesus and Mary.

Marian Students
When a young woman completes her Marian education, she should be a light that continues to burn brightly, not only as a result of her initiation into the Christian community of faith but also as one who espouses in every way the six values of a Marian education.  She should know how these values are part of knowledge, part of decision-making and part of her philosophy of life.  The six Marian values are Marian identity, community, service, compassion, empowerment, and spirituality.

A Marian graduate profile flows from the educational purpose of Marian and the six Marian values.

A Marian graduate is a well-educated young woman with the leadership potential to become a significant and empowered woman of faith, who reflects the gentleness and strength of Mary, and who is a compassionate presence in her ministry of service. With a well-defined spirituality, she gives hope to others by her faithfulness to God.   She uses her exemplary education to influence family and society to include Christian values in decision-making on all levels, while keeping the teachings of Jesus and the sacredness of life part of these decisions.  The Marian graduate leads by example and is actively engaged in her civic and religious community.