Concordia College History and Core Values

Vocabulary flashcards covering the history of Concordia College, Jose Rizal's connections, core values, and institutional vision and mission.

Doña Margarita Roxas de Ayala

The Foundress of Concordia College, born on July 20, 1829, and died on November 1, 1869.

Domingo Ureta Roxas and Saturnina Ubaldo de Roxas

The parents of Doña Margarita Roxas de Ayala.

December 8, 1868

The date when Concordia College opened, starting with 60 students.

St. Vincent Court

The quadrangle at Concordia College.

Segunda Katigbak

A woman Jose Rizal met at Concordia College when he was 16 and she was 14; their relationship did not last.

Leonor Rivera

A woman Jose Rizal met at Concordia College who inspired a character in Noli Me Tangere; their relationship ended when he traveled to Spain.

Respect

Treating everyone with kindness and dignity.

Simplicity

Living honestly and humbly.

Service

Helping others with love and compassion.

Vincentian Excellence

Doing your best in everything while serving God and others.

Graduate Attributes

Qualities of a Concordian graduate: faith-filled, respectful, responsible, compassionate, and excellent in learning and service.

Vision

A dream for the future that tells what you want to achieve and gives purpose, direction, and goals.

Mission

Explanations of how the vision will be achieved, identifying the school's purpose and guiding its daily actions.