Convent of the Sacred Heart

In 1801, our founder had a revolutionary idea: to educate and empower young women. Saint Madeleine Sophie Barat's vision of educational excellence continues to inspire us today. As part of the international Sacred Heart network, we are committed to the five goals and criteria shared by all Sacred Heart schools. At the heart of our philosophy is the belief that each child possesses unique gifts. Our mission is to unearth those gifts, nurture them, and empower each child of the Sacred Heart to share those gifts with the global community.

• In the Goals and Criteria, the Society of the Sacred Heart defines the mission of the school as part of the Society's educational mission in the Catholic Church.
• Each School is accountable to the Society through the Sacred Heart Commission on Goals for adherence to the Goals and Criteria.
• Each school's Board of Trustees and Administration establish and uphold policies that are consistent with the Goals and Criteria.
• The school allocates its resources to support each Goal and its Criteria.
• The school is in compliance with professional standards as stated by accrediting agencies.

Since 1881, Sacred Heart has carried out the mission of our foundress St. Madeleine Sophie Barat—inspiring generations of students to lead meaningful lives.

Today, 91st Street is a vibrant, mission-driven community that empowers each young woman to share her passion and purpose. We celebrate our heritage and traditions as we strive for higher excellence and pursue a bold vision for our future.

Schools of the Sacred Heart have a very specific mission that is articulated in the Goals and Criteria of Sacred Heart education. Convent of the Sacred Heart is committed to live the values of Sacred Heart education and to integrate them into the fabric of personal and school life.

The Heritage and Spirituality Council is a standing council comprised of five members from different divisions of the school, including one member of the religion department. The council creates programs that explore and deepen understanding of the heritage, spirituality and traditions of Sacred Heart education, and of our founding order, the Religious of the Sacred Heart (RSCJ). Exploration of spirituality and mission includes:

• Awakening and deepening one’s personal relationship with a loving God symbolized by the Heart of Christ
• Empowering others to claim their own relationship with God
• Understanding the vision of Sacred Heart education as expressed by the founding Mothers and in the Goals and Criteria
• Integrating the values expressed in the Goals and Criteria in word and deed