Formation
PagpupunlaFormation in Truth
- Religious Instruction
- Pre-sacramental Preparation
- Seminars, Forums, Lectures
- BEC Faith-Sharing
- Gospel Reflections on the School’s Facebook Page
- Articles on the Campus Ministry Facebook Page
Forming Thomasian Angelicans into compassionate evangelizers — rooted in the Dominican values of Veritas, Caritas, Justitia, and Fortitudo.
At UST Angelicum College, the preferential option for the poor is embraced as a living expression of Caritas (Charity). The act of charity toward the poor and the needy is not only a moral responsibility but an indispensable act of Christian discipleship, deeply ingrained in the formation of our learners. It is a challenge the College responds to wholeheartedly, as effective promoters of integral evangelization.
As a Catholic Dominican learning institution, UST Angelicum College gives life to its mission of being a venue for evangelization by proclaiming the Good News of God’s love to the poor — not only in words but through concrete action. This mission is realized by linking the faith of our learners with their humble service to others, especially the marginalized, guided by the school’s core values of Caritas (Charity) and Justitia (Justice).
Through this commitment, UST Angelicum College continues to form Thomasian Angelicans who embody compassion, justice, and service, ensuring that faith is lived out in action and that education becomes a true pathway of hope for all.
Transforming a community of compassionate evangelizers that responds to the needs of the Church and the world.
The Office for Religious Affairs (ORA) of UST Angelicum College embodies the Dominican mission of faith in action. Rooted in the values below, ORA seeks to form Thomasian Angelican learners and community members into compassionate evangelizers who live out the Gospel through prayer, service, and solidarity.
Through its ministries, ORA provides avenues for spiritual growth, community outreach, and educational opportunities for the marginalized. Together, these programs ensure that evangelization is not only proclaimed but lived, transforming lives and strengthening the Church’s mission in the world.
An important dimension of UST Angelicum College’s Vision and Mission is the holistic formation of its learners and employees, who are not only academically competent, but are also spiritually nourished.
To fulfill this, the Office for Religious Affairs (ORA) was established to promote a vibrant spiritual and religious life within the school community. Anchored on the College’s vision-mission statement to form Christ-centered and compassionate evangelizers who are socially responsive, environmentally conscientious, and morally upright, ORA is dedicated to facilitating faith-enriching experiences that help members of the community:
Through its programs and ministries, ORA ensures that faith is not only taught but lived, creating a community where academic excellence is complemented by spiritual depth and a commitment to evangelization.
Inspired by the Dominican pillars of Study, Prayer, Community Life, and Apostolate (Service), the Office for Religious Affairs adopts the following approaches in fulfilling its mission.
Formation in Truth
Formation in Faith
Formation for Service
Formation in Human Relations
Guided by the Dominican pillars of Study, Prayer, Community Life, and Apostolate (Service), the Office for Religious Affairs seeks to achieve the following:
Foster spirituality and Dominican charism among all members of the school community.
Enable the community to encounter God’s love and presence through the Eucharist and sacraments.
Offer activities that nurture faith and deepen the spiritual life of learners and employees.
Encourage Catholic practices that strengthen faith and maturity in devotion.
Collaborate with the Christian Living Education Department and UST Angelicum Community Extension Services on initiatives for formation, apostolate, and service.
Advocate for justice, peace, and care for creation through faith-driven programs.
Build networks with parishes and partner organizations for advocacy and outreach.
The Office for Religious Affairs (ORA) provides opportunities for the growth and maturity in faith of the school community, promoting spiritual consciousness and Gospel values among learners and employees. Anchored on the Dominican pillars of Study, Prayer, Community Life, and Apostolate (Service), ORA designs pastoral programs that integrate these pillars into the essential formation of the Angelican community.
Through these initiatives, ORA ensures that academic excellence is complemented by spiritual depth, forming individuals who live out Gospel values and embody the Dominican mission of truth, charity, justice, and fortitude.
| Dominican Pillar | Formation | Program | Approach |
|---|---|---|---|
| Study | Truth | Pagpupunla | Formation / Instruction |
| Prayer | Faith | Pagpapalalim Pagpapalago Pagpapayabong |
Liturgical & Spiritual |
| Apostolate (Service) | Service | Pagsasabuhay | Pastoral |
| Community Life | Human Relation | Pakikipagkapwa | Social |