The Christian Brothers Mission Statement

We, the Christian Brothers of St. Joseph's Province, Canada, gifted and called by the Spirit, experience the deep presence of Christ in ourselves, in each other in a caring community, and in those we serve in our mission of evangelization. We are sent by the Church to proclaim the Good News of the Kingdom to the People of God, particularly to today's youth; to the poor, especially to the materially poor; so that by our lives and apostolate of Christian educate may develop the awareness within them of God's loving presence.

This Mission Statement includes the four fundamental principles that should guide our future apostolic choices:

1. Fidelity to humanity and to the signs of the times;
2. Fidelity to Christ and the Gospel;
3. Fidelity to the Mission of the Church in the World;
4. Fidelity to the religious life and to the charism of our Congregation.

(Religious and Human Promotion,#13)

Vancouver College Mission Statement

Vancouver College is a Catholic faith and learning community whose mission is the education of boys and young men from diverse backgrounds in the Blessed Edmund Rice tradition. At the core of Vancouver College is a community of religious brothers and dedicated lay educators motivated by a spirit of faith and zeal. Through its commitment to the essential elements of Catholic Education, Vancouver College prepares its students for a life dedicated to achievement, leadership and service to the Church and community.

Statement of Goals

Developed by and for the Faculty 1987-1988

Goal #1: The faculty will work to foster, throughout the entire school community, the atmosphere and characteristics of a truly Christian family.

Goal #2: The faculty will provide a more positive environment and atmosphere within which students may better grow into well rounded individuals.

Goal #3: The faculty will work to create leaders in the community.

Goal #4: The faculty will work to increase the visibility of the role of the Church in the school.

Goal #5: The faculty will strive to achieve mutual respect between staff and students.