Our Charism

Celebrating and honouring the charism of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions (RNDM) & Euphrasie Barbier’s story, at St. Mary’s, Papakura we honour and uphold the values and charism of the Sisters of Our Lady of the Missions (RNDM) & Euphrasie Barbier’s story.

Our Mission Charism is expressed through:

• ​Contemplation – Prayer as awe and wonder. God breaking forth in all that lives.

        "Be always attentive to the whisperings of grace.” - Euphrasie Barbier

• ​Communion – Building community and right relationships with all. 
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• Mission – Having a heart for the world especially the poor - women and children, youth, refugees, indigenous peoples and care of creation.                
                                                                  
  "May our God inspire prayer, holy zeal and a heart for the poor and marginalized.”