Programs – Educating for Life
Sponsorship Office programs engage ministry leaders, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders in a deep understanding of the SNDdeN institutional history, spirituality, values and charism to enhance mission effectiveness in all sponsored ministries.
Partnering in Mission
A 6-part certificate program for new faculty and staff from across the Notre Dame de Namur network. Runs from October through April. Sessions are held once per month on zoom.
National School Leaders Conference
Annual gathering for school leaders on current topics in Notre Dame de Namur education.
Where Mission Meets the Moment: Notre Dame de Namur Leadership Today
November 17-19, 2025 | Baltimore, MD
Keynote addresses by Dr. Kelly Basile (Emmanuel College), President Pat McGuire (Trinity Washington University) and Sister Patricia Chappell, SNDdeN plus panels, workshops, Baltimore school tours and more.
Student Leadership Conference
Students from across the U.S. gather at Emmanuel College in Boston, MA every summer to learn about Notre Dame leadership, share updates from their campuses, and participate in service projects.
2026 Dates TBD
Notre Dame Educators Symposia
The Annual Educators Symposium is a regional gathering held each year in Northern California and Massachusetts for educators from Notre Dame de Namur schools across the province. Together, participants explore current trends in education, reflect on their impact on our Notre Dame mission, and strengthen connections through networking and shared learning.
West Coast SNDdeN Educators Symposium
January 22, 2026, 4:30-6:00 pm
Notre Dame de Namur University, Taube Center
East Coast SNDdeN Educators Symposium
March 13, 2026, 9 am – 2 pm
Notre Dame Academy, Hingham, MA
Hallmarks & Legacy Retreats
Annual retreats offered in Massachusetts and California for teachers and school staff to reflect together on the mission and Hallmarks in a tranquil setting with time to socialize, relax, and network with one another.
Legacy Retreat – West Coast
October 21-22, 2025
Villa Angelica
Carmel, CA
Hallmarks Retreat – West Coast
February 24-25, 2026
Villa Angelica
Carmel, CA
Hallmarks Retreat – East Coast
March 24-25, 2026
Notre Dame Spirituality Center
Ipswich, MA
Healing the Healers Retreat
A special opportunity for staff members from our healthcare ministries to gather at the Notre Dame Spirituality Center in Ipswich, MA for reflection, relaxation and connecting with another.
May 8-9, 2026
Board Orientations
Welcome events for new board members across all our ministries, held each September on the East & West coasts.
Cross Congregational Board Forum
Board workshops and keynotes offered jointly with the Xaverian Brothers Sponsored Schools.
March 26-27, 2026
Greater Boston Area (Location TBD)