Paulinian Roots, Identity, Spirituality & Mission

Vocabulary flashcards covering key names, values, concepts, and frameworks from the Paulinian PRISM lecture.

Paulinian

A member or student formed in the tradition of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres, embodying Christ-centered values and mission.

Fr. Louis Chauvet

Founder of the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres; envisioned uplifting village life through education, health care, and pastoral work.

First Sisters

Mère Marie Anne de Tilly, Mère Marie Micheau, and Mère Barbe Foucault—early companions of Fr. Chauvet who began the SPC mission.

Bishop Paul Godet des Marais

Diocesan bishop who supported Fr. Chauvet in establishing the SPC Congregation.

Bishop Frederick Rooker

Invited SPC Sisters to the Philippines in 1904 “to preserve, nurture, and strengthen the Catholic faith.”

SPC Congregation

The Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres, a religious institute dedicated to education, health care, and pastoral ministries.

PRISM

A Paulinian framework that stands for Roots, Identity, Spirituality, and Mission.

Paulinian Roots

Historical foundations, persons, and events that gave birth to SPC and its ministries.

Paulinian Identity

Embodiment of core values and Life Performance Outcomes (5 Cs) that shape behavior and decisions.

Paulinian Spirituality

Christocentric Paschal way of living patterned after St. Paul—embracing Passion, Death, and Resurrection in daily life.

Paulinian Mission

To proclaim Jesus Christ as Good News and foster a Christ-centered community in family, Church, and society.

Christ-centeredness

Placing Jesus at the core of life, actions, and decisions.

Charity

Living out Caritas Christi urget nos—being warm, hospitable, and “all to all,” especially toward the underprivileged.

Charism

Developing and offering personal gifts in service to the community while striving for continual growth.

Commission

The Paulinian sense of purpose to spread the Good News and help transform the world.

Community

Commitment to family, civic responsibility, justice, peace, and care for creation.

Paulinian 5 Cs

Conscious, Creative, Collaborative, Competent, Compassionate—Life Performance Outcomes for students.

Conscious

Being prayerfully aware and reflective in thought and action.

Creative

Using imagination and innovation rooted in Paulinian charism.

Collaborative

Working harmoniously with others for the common good.

Competent

Exercising skills and knowledge responsibly in service.

Compassionate

Exhibiting Christ-like care, especially to those in need.

“All to all”

Paulinian readiness to serve anyone, anywhere, echoing St. Paul’s missionary spirit.

Tranquil-daring

Balanced quality of peaceful confidence and courageous action in decision-making.

Self-effacing

Humility that puts others first, avoiding self-promotion.

Prayerful

Grounding life choices in personal and communal prayer.

Christocentric-Paschal Spirituality

Living the cycles of Passion, Death, and Resurrection with Jesus at the center.

SPC Ministries

Primary works in education, health care, and pastoral service aimed at societal transformation.

Life Performance Outcome (EPO2)

Ability to explain factors influencing decisions and assess their consequences.

Caritas Christi urget nos

Latin for “The love of Christ urges us”; Pauline motto inspiring charitable action.

Intentional Disciple

A Paulinian who consciously follows Christ and influences others through example.

Paulinian Way

Lifestyle that integrates roots, identity, spirituality, and mission into everyday actions.