Cistercian seeks to promote all human values and integrate all forms of learning into the journey towards God. This effort stems from our experience that genuine learning and loving is possible only in the context of authentic human freedom. Fruitful exploration of the world demands both humble self-discovery and an open engagement with other human beings who share an equal dignity as spiritual creatures made in the image and likeness of God, our one heavenly Father.
Cistercian has worked to communicate a shared understanding of the terms diversity, equity, and inclusion in the spirit of Catholic monasticism. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Cistercian are defined as follows:
Diversity: Welcoming talented and motivated people, embracing their individuality, and supporting their pursuits to strengthen our community.
Equity: Providing an environment in which our resources reach far and wide in delivering opportunities for all to reach their fullest potential.
Inclusion: Engaging in meaningful, safe, and healthy relationships that empower the community to share in the ongoing growth of school culture.
Values promoted by the School Community
- As a Catholic school, Cistercian, embraces the doctrinal and moral teachings of the Roman Catholic faith.
- Following the tradition of Cistercian and Benedictine monasticism, the monks of the abbey live their lives as a “school for the Lord’s service,” in which the service of God and of the Church is organically linked with the personal, intellectual, and spiritual growth of each individual.
- The Cistercian community is inclusive, supporting both its Catholic and non-Catholic members. It respects and holds in high esteem the cultural and ethnic diversity of its families and faculty and sees itself enriched by this diversity.
- The School seeks to educate the whole person, and expects of its students a humble dedication and openness to continual growth in all areas – personal, intellectual, and spiritual.
- While learning is a highly individual process, it takes place in community and forms community. Learning is viewed as an opportunity for students to better come to know themselves and to form a community through ties of knowledge, respect, solidarity, common work, and mutual love.
- In carrying out its task of education, the school seeks the active participation of the lay faculty and the parents. The school, for its part, strives to promote community at all levels among students, faculty, and families.
Professional Development Opportunities
Student Leadership Opportunities