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To
promote the holistic and integral development of
the child;
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To
empower the child and promote his/her basic
human rights and dignity;
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To
promote the best interests of the child by
giving the fullest possible attention and care
to his/her physical, psycho-social,
intellectual, cultural and spiritual
development;
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To
enable the child to integrate moral and ethical
values in his/her daily life;
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To offer
pedagogical activities according to his/her
evolving interests, capacities and capabilities;
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To offer
a time of joy and peace, of playing, learning
and creative expression;
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To
enable the child to actively participate in
family, community and nation-building; and
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To teach
the children and youth about Jesus Christ and
His message of love and liberation for the poor.