Colette Hilbert

A woman ahead of her time as she taught and lived

 WOMEN

mature, gentle, dedicated, competent

 IN A CHRIST-CENTERED COMMUNITY

prayerful, forgiving, loving, Spirit-filled

 FAITHFULLY AND LOVINGLY RESPONDING

aware of our role, committed, self-giving

 IN POVERTY, CELIBACY, AND OBEDIENCE

the seal of our identity with Christ

 TO GOD’S CALL

our mission in life

 TO BEAR WITNESS

to love, truth, peace, holiness

 TO THE GOSPEL MESSAGE OF LOVE

recognizing the dignity and worth of all persons

 IN A FRANCISCAN SPIRIT

continuing and renewing St. Francis’ call

 EVIDENCED BY: 

            JOY

            happy and grateful for being chosen to serve

            SIMPLICITY

            single-hearted – all for God

            REPENTANCE

            constantly converting self to Christ

 IN ORDER TO BUILD UP THE CHURCH

the Body of Christ in our times

 BY SERVING THE NEEDS OF ALL GOD’S PEOPLE

among whom we can be instruments of good

for the growth of the Kingdom of God.