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Vision & Mission Statements

Vision Statement

We catechize the community of Our Lady of Sorrows to proclaim the gospel of Jesus Christ through a Catholic education and ultimately share in God’s everlasting happiness in heaven.

Mission Statement

Our Lady of Sorrows School’s mission is to embrace Catholic faith, respect diversity, promote community, provide a quality education for all, and prepare us for a lifetime of service centered on Jesus Christ.

Goals
Embrace Catholic Faith

To empower each community member to become a living example of Jesus Christ through prayer and worship, scripture, and the authentic teachings of the Catholic Church.

Respect Diversity

To provide a caring, loving environment built on trust, justice and peace where each individual is valued

Promote Community

To foster a partnership based on mutual respect and understanding among the civic community, church, school and home

To develop life skills that will encourage each community member to become a mature, responsible, and caring citizen of the world

To increase each person's level of awareness, sense of responsibility and respect for global ecology

Provide A Quality Education

To challenge each person to develop an open, inquiring mind that allows an appreciation and acceptance of each person's uniqueness as a precious child of God

To provide a balanced teaching environment that ensures educational excellence while nurturing each person's creativity, spontaneity, emotional stability and self-worth

To create a safe and pleasant learning environment

To provide opportunities for each person’s total physical development and good health

Our hope is that each member of our school community will be sent forth to love and serve God and neighbor in imitation of Jesus Christ.

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Click the graphic to read the letter sent to us by the Secretary of Education regarding the Blue Ribbon Award. This award honors the dedication and team effort of past and present staff, faculty, students and parents.

1100 Gumwood

McAllen, Texas 78501

956-686-3651

Office Hours:  8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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