MISSION
We, the Colegio de San Juan de Letran, a Dominican institution of learning, commit ourselves to the quality formation of integral human persons in the noble tradition of excellence and the supreme ideals of :
DEUS,PATRIA,LETRAN.
Specifically, we endeavor to form the Letran community to become:
- staunch defenders of the church
- faithful devotees of Mary
- ardent lovers of truth
- dynamic builders and leaders of communities; and
- successful professionals in their chosen fields of endeavors.
VISION
We envision a model Christ-centered, nationally responsive and globally competitive Colegio de San Juan de Letran-Bataan recognized in the region as:
- a premier college offering quality academic programs,
- a leader in relevant research and community service,
- an oasis for spiritual growth and a center for professional development,
- a key player in advocating care for creation & quality of life; and
- an emerging University Town
The Colegio is a Dominican Institution of learning, tasked to form a student to become a person who has integrated within himself the natural and supernatural aspects of Catholic education, that will effectively prepare him for his bounded duties as citizen of his country and a child of the Holy Mother Church.Specifically, the student shall become a person who:
OBJECTIVES
Spiritually
- Lives a life of constant witnessing to the gospel message of Jesus Christ;
- Practices the faith, solidly based on sound Catholic doctrine;
- Fearlessly stands up in the defense of his faith;
- Possesses a strong community spirit;
- Is an ardent devotee of the Blessed Mother Mary and the Rosary, St. Dominic and other Dominican saints.
Volitionally
- Possesses a high degree of responsibility; a person who is a master of his own action;
- Always decides according to God’s will.
- Intellectually
- Has uncompromising passion for truth;
- Possesses the ability to think critically, analyze, synthesize and form right judgment;
- Organizes and applies knowledge to real – life situations.
Socially
- Actively participates in the affairs of the Church and society;
- Is a respected leader in the society;
- Works for the betterment of the marginalized members of the society;
- Is an altruist, manifested in his active concern for others.
Culturally
- Adheres to traditional Filipino values, enriched by the Catholic teachings;
- Is proud of his heritage, customs and traditions which make the Filipino unique in the world.
Psychologically
- Manifests a well-balanced personality.
- Physically
- Shows a state of physical well-being;
- Cares for his body as the temple of the Holy Spirit.
Professionally
- Is an asset to the society;
- Is prepared to meet the demands and challenges of his chosen profession;
- Creates opportunities for the improvement of the quality of life; and
- Is a world class professional, a person whose core competencies and skills are honed overtime.
Source:
http://www.letranbataan.com/mission.aspx