Let it be clear, then, in all your conduct toward the children who are entrusted to you, that you regard yourselves as the ministers of God, carrying out your ministry with love and a sincere and true zeal, accepting with much patience the difficulties you have to suffer, willing to be despised by men and to be persecuted, even to give your life for Jesus in the fulfilment of your ministry.

The zeal that ought to inspire you is meant to give you these dispositions, so that you recognise that it is God who has called you, who has destined you for this work, and who has sent you to labor in his vineyard. Do this, then, with all the affection of your heart, working entirely for him.

Often recall to mind the purpose of your vocation, and let this arouse you to do your part to establish and maintain the kingdom of God in the hearts of your students.

Being an educator, you should be able to identify and understand your purpose in order to move your students into the light of God as well. 

"As a teacher, how can I find inspiration to continue my profession?"