Dominican Philosophy of Education Education is one of the
priorities of the Dominican Province of the Philippines because
it is among the most important means of evangelization and has
been, historically and by God's providence, an integral element
of the mission of the Dominicans in the Philippines. Purpose of
Education Education encompasses religious, personal, and social
goals. Education is an extension of the Church's mission of
evangelization. As such, its purpose is to bring out the
salvific dimensions of the arts, science, technology and
culture. It aims at the synthesis of faith and culture, of faith
and life. It seeks to deepen faith as it develops reason leading
to an appreciation and living of Gospel values For the society,
education nurtures culture and serve as catalyst of change and
development. For the person, education is meant to bring out
his/ her total and integral development. Ultimately education
enables the person to attain the purpose for which he/ she was
created, namely, union with Go