Education in values

Pastoral Department

School

Pastoral care and values

Our educational project is grounded in the integral development of every individual within our school community. This means that, in addition to being recognized for the high academic standards we provide,  we also strive to distinguish ourselves through a solid foundation in values. We aim for those who pass through our classrooms to emerge as individuals with firmly established principles.

As a Catholic religious institution, pastoral care is regarded as the cornerstone of our quality and identity. For this reason, we consider Pastoral to be the essence of all-a true “School in Pastoral”. Its purpose is to enlighten, give meaning to, and bring coherence to the entire educational endeavour.

We are specifically affiliated with the Augustinian Order, and our approach to value-based education is inspired by the Augustinian pedagogical principles of “learning to be, to love, and to share”. These principles serve as foundation for fostering values of Interiority, Community, and Solidarity.

Interioridad Urdaneta

Interiority

Inspired by Saint Augustine, one of the great masters of interiority, we focus on building the individual from within. This involves seeking that inner centre which, once discovered, can be loved; through love, it can grow and bear fruit.

To achieve this, we are implementing an ambitious Education in Interiority Plan that encompasses everyone in the school across all educational stages.

This plan includes a variety of initiatives reflected in the Morning Prayer, the the celebrations we organize, and the lesson plans for religious education.

Comunidad Colegio Urdaneta

Community

We believe community is an essential environment for personal development and genuine commitment to the world. In contrast to individualistic approaches, Augustinian pedagogy promotes education based on teamwork, respect, recognizing each person’s unique value, companionship, and friendship. We are convinced that human beings are inherently social.

These principles are addressed across all subjects through cooperative projects and specific actions led by the Department of Pastoral and Values. These include Christian retreats, mentoring programs, and collaborative teams working on various initiatives and campaigns.

Solidaridad Urdaneta

Solidarity

We educate in solidarity, striving to develop students who are sensitive  to the needs of others, especially the most vulnerable, and committed to building a world rooted in justice, peace, equality, and freedom.

Drawing on their teachings of Saint Augustine, who emphasized that we are all neighbours to one another without exclusion, we seek to foster:

  • The ability to recognize inequalities and human problems.
  • A commitment to social justice.
  • Respect for and care of the environment.

To support this mission, our school collaborates with the Iquitanz NGO, which channels the solidarity initiatives developed by our Department of Pastoral and Values.

Additionally, we carry out various solidarity campaigns during significant moments of the school year, such as World Mission Day, campaigns against violence towards women, School Peace Day, and initiatives by “Manos Unidas”.