Embracing the Mission

The Sponsorship office team supports mission integration, formation, and governance of all SNDdeN sponsored ministries through educational programs, resources, board development, and in-person gatherings.

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U.S. East-West Sponsorship Office

The Sponsorship Office of the U.S. East-West Province of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur works to ensure that the mission, Catholic identity, and educational values rooted in the legacy of St. Julie Billiart are vibrant and present across our sponsored ministries. We provide leadership development, spiritual and mission-based formation, and ongoing support for sponsored ministries in education and healthcare. Our work promotes deep understanding of Notre Dame heritage, mission integration, and governance rooted in Catholic Social Teaching, with a strong focus on inclusion, equity, and care for creation. We collaborate to strengthen accountability and support mission effectiveness throughout the province.

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Through partnership and collaboration, we celebrate the legacy of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur and empower our sponsored ministries to make a lasting impact in the communities they serve.

Sponsorship Office Mission Statement

The U.S. East-West Sponsorship Office ensures the integration of the mission, spirituality and priorities of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur with all sponsored educational and healthcare ministries within the East-West Province through governance, formation and collaborative partnerships.

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New Faculty/Staff Mission Orientation

Zoom Sessions | First Mondays of the Month 

Oct. 6, 2025, Nov. 3, 2025, Dec. 1, 2025, Feb. 9, 2026, Mar. 2, 2026, Apr. 13, 2026

Can Attend Early or Late Sessions (same material presented at both)

Eastern: 3:45 & 6:15 pm | Pacific: 12:45 & 3:15 pm 

 

An orientation program welcoming new teachers and staff into the network of Notre Dame de Namur-sponsored ministries and schools. Participants receive a certificate upon completion of the program. Download this flyer for more information.
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Embracing Hallmark 5: Mission and Inclusion in Notre Dame de Namur Education

Taube Center at Notre Dame de Namur University 1500 Ralston Ave. Belmont, CA 94002 Join colleagues from across our Notre Dame Learning Communities for a dynamic, interactive workshop designed to strengthen our capacity for civil discourse and deepen our commitment to the dignity of each person, inclusion, and justice. Together, we will explore the question: “As a Notre Dame Learning Community, how do we reverence each member and create systems of inclusion through civil discourse?” Engaging in reflection, dialogue, and shared learning, we’ll consider how our distinctive values and the Seven Hallmarks of a Notre Dame de Namur Learning Community guide the ways we treat one another and nurture right relationships. Rooted in restorative justice principles, this session offers space for open dialogue, meaningful reflection, and practical strategies to foster understanding, connection, and hope in our shared work. Register for Ed Symposium Please register/RSVP by January 9, 2026 This is an in-person event.  Wine and appetizers will be served before and after the program. [post_title] => West Coast SNDdeN Educators Symposium [post_excerpt] => Register Now! The Notre Dame Educators Symposium is meant to gather faculty, staff, and administrators from Notre Dame de Namur schools across the province to discuss important trends in education and how they impact our Notre Dame de Namur educational mission, as well as to take the opportunity to meet and network with one another. 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This event takes place at the Notre Dame de Namur Villa Angelica, a Sister of Notre Dame facility just south of Carmel. It is a by-the-sea location conducive to renewal and reflection. See your administrator or campus minister/director of spirituality for more information. Registration coming soon! Ocean view from Villa Angelica retreat center in Carmel, CA View East Coast Hallmarks Retreat Information [post_title] => West Coast Hallmarks Retreat [post_excerpt] => The Hallmark Retreat gathers colleagues from our five SNDdeN California learning communities.  It offers an opportunity to deepen understanding of the Hallmarks of a Notre Dame Learning Community that are integral to the mission of each school. 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Notre Dame Educators Symposium: Drawing New Maps of Hope Inspired by Pope Leo’s apostolic letter to Catholic educators, Drawing New Maps of Hope, this year’s Notre Dame Educators Symposium offers a day of networking, workshops and social time with fellow SNDdeN educators from across the Northeast. Through conversations and collaboration, the symposium offers an opportunity for teachers, administrators and staff at SNDdeN sponsored schools to deepen their professional and personal connection to our shared mission, our students, and our future. [post_title] => East Coast SNDdeN Educators Symposium [post_excerpt] => Inspired by Pope Leo’s apostolic letter to Catholic educators, Drawing New Maps of Hope, this year’s Notre Dame Educators Symposium offers a day of networking, workshops and social time with fellow SNDdeN educators from across the Northeast. 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