The Center for Ignacian Spirituality and Christian Formation (CISCF) is an office dedicated to the spiritual well-being of the stakeholders of the University of the Immaculate Conception. It serves the entire institution and creates programs that enhance the transcendental aspect of the human person in its search for meaning, purpose, and connectedness with the Supreme Being. It is designed as such that the major human domains grow together in unison by providing spaces of encounter with the Divine.
The major domains are contained and coded as the following:
Head (Doctrine) — This is the doctrinal aspect of the human person, where teachings about the faith is given light so that the individual knows and understands the undertakings that makes-up the identity of a true Catholic.
For the Basic Education, the Christian Living teaches the basic tenets of the faith, like sunlight and water that nourishes a growing plant, so does this subject to the soul of a a child.
For the College, an Ignacian Marian undergoes two Ignacian Formation Programs and two Religious Studies subjects.
Non-Catholics are required to attend the class, treating it as a subject without intending to proselytize.
Hands (Moral) — Faith without practicing it is nothing. Therefore, the faith that is inculcated in the class must be demonstrated through acts of kindness, generosity and a strong sense of service. That is what being an Ignacian Marian is all about: getting educated to be of benefit to society and make this place a better world. That is what God has intended human life to be: always for the common good. This is why the school has an existing and functional Community Development Service (CDS) office.
Heart (Worship) — One who acknowledges that there is God, cannot help but give praise, reverence and thanksgiving to the Almighty who is the source and the end of everything. In order to facilitate an opportunity of connectedness with the Divine, activities were designed and organized for the person to meet and encounter the One Up Above who is the Only One someone can run to in times of difficulties, a companion in times of vulnerability, a source of strength and inspiration when times are challenged and the Great Provider in times of need. All these are given expressions in various spiritual and liturgical activities.
The CISCF Main office is located on the 3rd floor of the Immaculate Conception Building, located on the Main Campus, Fr. Selga Street. It houses the Campus Minister assigned to the Higher Education Department (CM-HED) and the Director’s office.
The CISCF has its extension at the Annex Campus located in Bonifacio Street, where another Campus Minister for the Higher Education Department takes office.
The Basic Education Department, located in Bajada, has three other Campus Ministers, one each for the Grade School, Junior High School, and Senior High School, respectively.
7:30 AM to 6:30 PM with noon break (12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM)
8:00 AM to 12 Noon