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Faith in Action

Office of Religious Affairs

Forming Thomasian Angelicans into compassionate evangelizers — rooted in the Dominican values of Veritas, Caritas, Justitia, and Fortitudo.

Overview

About the Office of Religious Affairs

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.

Faith in Action

Pastoral Programs

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.

TruthVeritas CharityCaritas JusticeJustitia FortitudeFortitudo

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.

Campus MinistrySpiritual life
ACESCommunity Extension Services
GabayanihanGuidance & solidarity
R.E.A.P.Re-entry Education Agenda for the Poor
Vision & Mission

Our Commitment

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:

  • Grow and mature in faith
  • Live out Gospel values in daily life
  • Develop a deep sense of mission and service

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.

Study · Prayer · Community Life · Apostolate

Pillars of Dominican Life

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 approach

Formation

Pagpupunla

Formation 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
Liturgical and Spiritual approach

Liturgical & Spiritual

Pagpapayabong

Formation in Faith

  • Celebration of the Sacraments
  • Recollections
  • Retreats
  • Devotional Worship
  • Class Feast Day Celebrations
  • Chaplain’s Classroom Visits
Pastoral approach

Pastoral

Pagsasabuhay

Formation for Service

  • Community Service and Outreach programs
  • Vocation Promotion
  • Apostolate Training and Membership
  • Catechism Programs in Partner Communities
  • Advocacy and Volunteer Work
Social approach

Social

Pakikipagkapwa

Formation in Human Relations

  • BEC Gatherings
  • Paskuhan
  • Youth Vigils
  • Departmental BEC Activities
  • Integration of Ministers and Youth Volunteers
What We Aim For

Objectives

Guided by the Dominican pillars of Study, Prayer, Community Life, and Apostolate (Service), the Office for Religious Affairs seeks to achieve the following:

Promote Catholic Dominican Identity

Foster spirituality and Dominican charism among all members of the school community.

Foster Dynamic Liturgical Celebrations

Enable the community to encounter God’s love and presence through the Eucharist and sacraments.

Provide Programs for Spiritual Growth

Offer activities that nurture faith and deepen the spiritual life of learners and employees.

Promote Marian Devotions

Encourage Catholic practices that strengthen faith and maturity in devotion.

Partner with CLE Department & ACES

Collaborate with the Christian Living Education Department and UST Angelicum Community Extension Services on initiatives for formation, apostolate, and service.

Promote Social Awareness

Advocate for justice, peace, and care for creation through faith-driven programs.

Establish Parish & Organizational Linkages

Build networks with parishes and partner organizations for advocacy and outreach.

Integrated Formation

Pastoral Programs Framework

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
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