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CARITAS. VERITAS. SCIENTIA.
In an era of rapid change, St. Paul University Philippines remains steadfast in its mission to mold competent, compassionate, and dedicated servant-leaders.
St. Paul University Philippines (SPUP) has long been recognized as a premier institution of learning, but its impact extends far beyond the four walls of the classroom. At the heart of the University's success is the distinct "Paulinian Identity"—a unique blend of academic excellence, spiritual depth, and a commitment to service that defines its graduates.
Christ is the center of Paulinian life; he/she follows and imitates Christ, doing everything in reference to Him.
The Paulinian has a mission – a life purpose to spread the Good News; like Christ, he/she actively works “to save” this world, to make it better place to live in.
The Paulinian is a responsible family member and citizen, concerned with building communities, promotion of people, justice, and peace, and the protection of the environment.
The Paulinian develops his/her gifts/talents to be put in the service of the community, he/she strives to grow and improve daily, always seeking the better and finer things, and the final good.
Urged on by the love of Christ, the Paulinian is warm, hospitable, and “all to all”, especially to the underprivileged.
Caritas is action born of faith and of a deep love of God and neighbor. It is compassionate, caring, warmth, hospitality, being “all to all” which marks the Paulinian and witness of life impacts. Like the Sisters of Saint Paul of Chartres whose life motto is Caritas Christi Urget Nos, the Paulinian is motivated by love especially for the underprivileged.
Veritas, is an epitome of morality, values and social concern, the striving for truth and justice, peace and unity and the higher gifts of the Spirit. It is entrenched by the legacy left by the founder of the Sisters of Saint Paul of Chartres, Father Louis Chauvet, who said, “I have no greater blessing than to see my daughters walk in the truth.” It is an improved quality of life rooted in Christ and the Paulinian zeal to build communities of authentic disciples.
Scientia, is authentic scholarship, systematic and disciplined effort to teach and learn so that the gifts or “charisms” of the Paulinian may be fully developed to make him a competent servant leader of the Church and country.
Green and Gold are the official colors of all Paulinian educational institution.
Symbolizes Life, Hope and Newness. It stands for dynamism, initiative, innovation and the willingness to blaze new trails.
Symbolizes integrity, excellence, and the glory of God. For the Paulinians, it stands for honesty, uprightness and the constant striving for what is excellent, true and good, especially for the Ultimate Good – God Himself
Red, white and blue colors of the Philippines flag symbolize patriotism or love of country. The tricolor also recalls the flag of France, country of origin of the SPC Congregation, inviting fidelity to the Paulinian tradition as taught and exemplified by the Sisters of St. Paul Chartres. Specifically, Red is for courage, readiness for sacrifice and the tranquil daring to face every challenge; White is for purity, simplicity and single-mindedness in the pursuit of the Holy; Blue is for justice and peace and for the devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, the Mother of God.
Hark! Sons and Daughters of St. Paul,
Come listen to his call.
O children of this loved school,
The loving nurse of all.
Rejoice in God, do work and play,
Be true from day to day;
Beloved school of mine,
My pains and joys are thine.
My childhood’s early dreams
Are closely linked with thee;
The hope that heaven brings
Thou dost unfold to me.
Sweet are the days of childhood,
With friends we love and care;
Those golden years of childhood
Whose sympathy we share,
Do stay and while the hours away,
With us in work and play,
And when we leave our dear old school,
These mem’ries we’ll recall.
My goal as a Paulinian is this:
To proclaim JESUS CHRIST as the GOOD NEWS
To all in response to the need for TOTAL SALVATION
From materialism, unjust structures,
And apathy through education and care of the sick.
Thus, if life seems rough and the way is dark,
I will remember this goal:
To proclaim Christ at all times like Mary and Paul,
For I believe what Jesus said:
“I AM WITH YOU TILL THE END OF TIME.”
And so each day, as I travel on,
I will remember that I’m a Paulinian
Committed to Jesus Christ, my Lord,
To love and serve one another,
Till in Him we unite.