Of particular concern in all of our ministries is the establishment of a just society. We call ourselves to embody gospel values and to live the social teachings of the church. Working toward the enablement of persons and the promotion of human dignity, we contribute to positive systemic change in society.
(You Are Sent, Constitution and General Directory of the School Sisters of Notre Dame, GD 33a)

At the deepest core of our being, we School Sisters of Notre Dame, have a desire and a need to be for others. We are called to be deeply inserted in our world, to address its basic needs, and to lay down our lives that others may live. We are called to transform the world by making Christ visibly present through our ministry as educators. We are called to transcend ourselves, through the power of the spirit, in order to be more for others.

School Sisters of Notre Dame live and minister in more than 30 countries around the world. The internationality of our congregation affects all that we are and do; it broadens the scope of our concern and fosters in us a readiness to serve people of various cultural backgrounds and to witness to the possibility of overcoming national and cultural barriers to bring about the oneness of all in God.

As educators with a world vision, we are especially sensitive to the needs of women, children and those who are poor. We strive to create a global community where human dignity is respected, the environment is treasured, spirituality is nourished, and justice is practiced.