About Us
Sisters of the presentation of Mary
The Congregation of the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary was founded in Thueyts, Ardeche France on November 21, 1796 at the height of the French Revolution, by Saint Marie Rivier.
Marie Rivier, fondly known as “Marinette,” was born on December 19, 1968 in Montpezat, Ardeche France. At the end of April 1770, Marinette, then sixteen months old, had a bad fall which left her handicapped. Her mother, Marie Anne Combe who was a woman of great faith, carried Marinette to the Statue of the Pieta each day. Soon the little girl, who watched her mother pray, was certain: “The Blessed Virgin will cure me.” Left alone at the feet of Mary holding her dead Son in her arms, Marie meditated. This mystery of passionate love filled her heart. Finally on September 8, 1774, Marinette began to walk! These four years of “schooling” with Mary marked Marie Rivier’s life forever – she obtained everything through Mary’s intercession.
History of the School
The history of the Holy Cross of Mintal dates way back to June 1959 when a priest of the Foreign Mission Society of Quebec (PME), Reverend Father Marcel Lavoie, PME founded and began the direction of the school. The school had only three teachers and used the ground floor of the parish convent as their temporary classroom.
Later, because of the demand for Catholic education, classrooms
were constructed in 1960. Then in 1963-1964, the school was given to
the permanent management of the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary. In June 1991, the Department of Social Welfare and Development offered to open a Daycare Center under their supervision. Due to the demands of the parents for the religious preparation and values formation of their children, the complete supervision and administration was turned over to the school with the approval from the Department of Education, Culture and Sports.
The official seal of Holy Cross of Mintal
The Ave Maria Seal represents the monogram of the Sisters of the Presentation of Mary Congregation who owns and administers the school.
The CROSS on the top of the PM monogram represents Christ.
The STARS represent the attributes of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The MOUNTAIN stands as a witness to growth and progress of the school.
The LAUREL LEAVES represent the wreath of learning while a learner strives to achieve in the portals of this institution.
Motto: TO CHRIST THROUGH MARY
This motto rightly proclaims the role of the Blessed Virgin
Mary, Mother of God, in the mystery of Christ and the Church.
By honoring Christ’s Mother and the Mother of men, the school
knows fully well that such reverence will simultaneously cause Her
Son to be known and loved, glorified, and all his commandments
observed.
Philosophy of the Presentation of Mary Educational System
Inspired by the example of Blessed Virgin Mary and St. Marie Rivier, the presentation of Mary (P.M.) Educational System of the Philippine Province believes in the importance of providing holistic and transformative Christian and Rivierian education that nurtures the development of individuals into compassionate, competent, and resilient evangelizers who are committed to make Je sus Christ known and loved.
Vision
Christ-centered, Marian and Rivierian evangelizing communi ties nurturing a culture of excellence, dynamically responsive to the needs and changes of the Chuirch and society
True to our Marian and Rivierian identity, we commit our selves to:
a. deliver quality education anchored on Marian and Rivierian spirituality for the integral formation of competent and committed persons who are able to meet the current and emergent needs of the society;
b. provide innovative and tranformative programs and advocacies that compassionately foster respect for integral ecology, inclusive society and diversity and ability to meet the demands of industrial revolution 4.0; and
c. conduct works of evangelization that foster family spirit, communion and essential collaboration, and sustained community engagement and responsibility.
Mission
Objectives
It expects its learners to:
a. participate actively in the rituals, prayers and other spiritual activities;
b. acquire mastery of lifelong learning skills, attitudes and values;
c. live in conformity with the norms of the society;
d. manifest a strong conviction to promote and support the programs needed for the development of the community; and
e. understand and perform physical fitness in sustaining and promoting an active lifestyle.
f. understand and appreciate the meaning of their Christian life;
g. become self-directed citizens who can assume responsibilities for their community;
h. acquire knowledge and skills in various disciplines for their professional and vocational life; and
i. conserve natural resources for sustainable economic development.
CORE VALUES
Christ Centeredness
Competence
Compassion
Commitment
SR. ZOSIMA A. ESCOLANO, PM
School Director
SR. CRESTITA WAMAR, PM
School Bursar
SR. FE CANTILA, PM
Canteen In-charge
SR. BENIGNA GALIA, PM
Canteen In-charge