This week, Mr. Horner shares a publication with our Academy community.
Sophie’s Gift … Our Call to the Future was developed by an international committee of Religious of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ). It illustrates a contemporary philosophy of Sacred Heart education, established by St. Madeleine Sophie Barat in 1800 in Paris. When Philippine Duchesne brought this education to America in 1818 and founded the Academy, it flourished and became the root of what is now the Network of Sacred Heart schools.
At a recent parent meeting, I mentioned Sophie’s Gift … Our Call to the Future, a Philosophy of Sacred Heart Education, published in December of 2023. Sophie’s Gift begins: “All Sacred heart educators, religious and mission partners, recognize that Sophie’s vision of education is a gift that we have received” and concludes “Inspired by Mary, may we build a world that reflects Christ’s hope for humanity.”
Following an introduction, Sophie’s Gift then moves to a Philosophy of Sacred Heart Education, and provides a Profile of the Sacred Heart Educator. I keep a copy on my desk to reflect upon and consider how it should inform our school.
I am writing in brevity today with an invitation that you click through and read this eloquent and thoughtful piece.
Artwork by Stephen B. Whatley
