DEIB
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging
As a Catholic, Marianist school, with a mission to inspire young people to love, learn, and lead, we believe in the inherent dignity of all people. We recognize the transformative power of education to also inspire students to use empathy, knowledge, and courage to uphold human rights and social justice.
LOVE / EMPATHY
The Catholic Church asserts that racism is a sin. We uphold an anti-racist, anti-bias lens when administering school policies and practices to ensure they are inclusive to all of our community members.
LEARN / KNOWLEDGE
We implement practices that celebrate the full humanity and richness of the diverse identities, histories, and experiences of our community members by engaging in ongoing learning about the impact that power, identity, and privilege have to confront inequity and uphold justice.
LEAD / COURAGE
We empower students through curriculum, faith experiences, and student activities to develop social-consciousness and take action against individual and systemic injustice and violence, including hate speech and bullying.
Welcoming people from diverse backgrounds is at the core of Marianist hospitality. These expressions of acceptance and inclusion impact all individuals within a school community.
Students see themselves reflected in course content and campus life, so their social identities are affirmed as assets that lead to personal and professional joy, fulfillment, and success.
A Chaminade education prepares students to be agents of change by educating, empowering, and challenging them to be forces of good in their local and global communities.
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at Chaminade
At Chaminade, our commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) is deeply rooted in our Catholic, Marianist belief that every person is made in the image and likeness of God and therefore possesses inherent dignity and self-worth.
Guided by the Characteristics of Marianist Education, we bring this commitment to life through our institutional structures, policies, curriculum, co-curricular and extracurricular programs, and faith and service initiatives. These elements work together to foster a safe learning environment where all members of our community feel seen, valued, and supported.
We educate students, faculty, staff, and administration to view justice and human dignity through the lens of Catholic Social Teaching, engaging with key issues that impact both our local and global communities. These include — but are not limited to — racial justice, restorative justice, environmental justice, and issues related to gender and sexual identity.
At Chaminade, DEIB is not just a program — it is a reflection of our mission to form servant leaders who respect and uphold the God-given dignity of every individual.
We work at the direct proclamation of the Gospel and also at the enrichment of culture and the transformation of society…[in] unity with those who struggle for justice, liberty, and dignity”
– Society of Mary, Rule of Life 72
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A Diverse & Inclusive Community Rooted in Family Spirit
At Chaminade, the Marianist Characteristic of Family Spirit is more than a tradition — it’s a way of life. It fosters a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment where every individual is accepted, valued, and supported. Like an extended family, we nurture personal growth, development, and a deep sense of belonging.
Our community is grounded in the values of Jesus Christ and shaped by the Marianist charism: to be formed by Mary for the mission of Christ. We joyfully welcome all who seek to contribute to and enrich this spirit-filled culture of faith, respect, and mutual care.
Let the most perfect union reign among all of you. I shall never be satisfied until I see realized among you the motto: ‘One heart, one mind, and all things in common.’
-Blessed William Joseph Chaminade