Dear CICians,
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Every beginning is a blessing, but every beginning is also a mission.
As we start another school year, we are reminded that we are more than a school community we are a community united by a shared purpose. We come together not merely to study, teach, work, and serve, but to participate in the noble mission of forming lives, shaping futures, and building God's Kingdom through Catholic education.
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As we celebrate our centennial journey, we are reminded of a profound truth emphasized by Pope Leo XIV in Magnifica Humanitas: “Human dignity is not something we earn through achievements, talents, wealth, or status. It is God's gift to every human person. We are not mere sequences of data or accidents of the cosmos. We are masterpieces lovingly created by the Divine Artist, bearing the image and likeness of God.”
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This truth lies at the heart of our identity and mission at CIC. Every student who enters our campus is a person of immeasurable worth, gifted by God with unique talents, dreams, and possibilities. Our task as educators and partners in formation is to help each learner discover that God-given potential and use it for the good of others.
Guided by this vision, CIC continues to embrace its transformative educational framework, RethinkED. More than an educational initiative, RethinkED is our commitment to reimagining learning for a rapidly changing world while remaining firmly rooted in our Catholic faith and values. It challenges us to move beyond the simple transmission of knowledge toward the formation of innovative thinkers, compassionate leaders, responsible citizens, and faithful disciples. As we rethink education, we reaffirm that authentic learning must shape not only the mind but also the heart, character, and spirit.
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As we begin this new school year, let us move forward with faith, hope, and courage. Let us give our best each day and trust God to do the rest. May our classrooms become places of wisdom and discovery, our offices centers of service and excellence, and our campus
a home where every person feels welcomed, valued, and inspired.
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May the Lord bless our school community abundantly. May Mama Mary, the Immaculate Conception, guide and protect us always.
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Welcome Home!
Welcome back, CICians!
Let us make School Year 2026–2027 a year of growth, purpose, innovation, and hope.
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Fr.Otep
