This website was last modified on 07/25/2006.
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 | OUR MISSION |
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"We, the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, an international apostolic Congregation, believe that the Holy Family of Nazareth, three persons in communion with God and each other; obedient and faithful to the will of God, reveals to us the profound reality that God is present in the most simple and ordinary experiences of human life. This vision, which so captivated our Foundress, Blessed Mary of Jesus the Good Shepherd (Frances Siedliska), is the source and inspiration for our life and service. Sharing in Jesus' mission of spreading the Kingdom of God's love, we engage in a variety of ministries with and in the Church. Mindful that it is an environment of love that persons come to fullness of life, we witness a family spirit among ourselves, and are dedicated to the moral and religious renewal of family life. We are committed to creating communities of love and hope, which celebrate the oneness of the human family."
Taken from our Constitution - Covenant of Love |
God's love, as revealed on Earth by the Son of God who lived in the Holy Family of Nazareth, is our mission to which every Nazareth Sister is called. The love is to be modelled on a home in Nazareth, where everything was focused on Jesus and was expressed in mutual relationship. Therefore our mission is to spread the Kingdom of God first in ourselves and in our congregational communities, and then to promote it among others, particularly among families.
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In order to help families we care for: |
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We run houses for single mothers and mothers who are expecting a child, nursery and primary schools, day care centers for children requiring special help, and houses for disabled children with special needs. We teach at schools educating pupils to live according to values, we prepare children for the sacraments, and teach catechesis. We offer advice to parents and caregivers, helping them to discover kids' talents, and to develop them so that their childhood is happy and fruitful.
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We care about young people during the school year, teaching at junior high schools and high schools, as well as during summer when we organize the leisure time activities, such as summer camps and field trips. We teach them to respect people and nature. We organize weekend and daily retreats for those who want to deepen their spiritual life, or to discern their path of life, their vocation, or to prepare for marriage. We serve with advice and spiritual direction; we help in times of trouble, as well as in everyday circumstances.
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We visit those who are aged and lonely at homes and nursing homes. We listen and talk with them, offer advice and help in a concrete way. We minister in hospitals as nurses and doctors providing professional care. We run care centers, attending to elderly people's living conditions as well as to their emotional needs. We bring hope to those who suffer physically and spiritually, reminding them of the meaning of life, in times of distress and resignation. We help them and those around not to forget about their past achievements, and together with them, we enjoy small events of each day.
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