Colegio De Sta. Rosa-Makati, Inc.
Quasi Plantatio Rosae (Like a Planted Rose)
6321 Estrella St. Guadalupe Viejo, Makati City
8 899-00-66/ 8 896-4970
Quasi Plantatio Rosae (Like a Planted Rose)
6321 Estrella St. Guadalupe Viejo, Makati City
8 899-00-66/ 8 896-4970
Colegio de Santa Rosa, Makati traces its roots to Colegio de Santa
Rosa Intramuros, which it regards as
the parent school. History has it that Colegio de Sta. Rosa was founded by M. Paula de la Santisima
Trinidad, a Dominican Tertiary from Spain. According
to its statutes its aim was “to educate and instruct young Christian girls in the tenets of the Catholic faith, proper
behavior and skills which a woman needs to know when she occupies
her place in society.” The day when it first opened on August 30, 1750, Colegio de Santa
Rosa Intramuros, in its earlier
years was also known as the “Beaterio”. It has survived
the political upheavals in our country’s history and passed through several periods in its direction and management. In 1801, the chairmanship of its Board of Control
was given by the Spanish
governor to the Vicar Provincial of the Order of Recollect Fathers in
the Philippines, and his successors, and it has remained
with them up this day.
Colegio de Sta. Rosa envisions a Community of committed Christians, who in one mind and one heart in God, are morally-upright, intellectually competent, and service oriented.
Colegio de Sta. Rosa desires to participate in the teaching mission
of the Church and shares the task of the state in educating
her children: As a Catholic
school, Colegio de Sta. Rosa- Makati helps in the task of Evangelization
by spreading the Good News and forming the spirit, heart and mind of the young;
As a Filipino
school, Colegio de Sta. Rosa emphasizes prayer, study, service,
fraternal charity and oneness
in community.
Colegio de Santa Rosa, Makati traces its roots to Colegio de Santa
Rosa Intramuros, which it regards as
the parent school. History has it that Colegio de Sta. Rosa was founded by M. Paula de la Santisima
Trinidad, a Dominican Tertiary from Spain. According
to its statutes its aim was “to educate and instruct young Christian girls in the tenets of the Catholic faith, proper
behavior and skills which a woman needs to know when she occupies
her place in society.”
The day when it first opened on August 30, 1750, Colegio de Santa
Rosa Intramuros, in its earlier
years was also known as the “Beaterio”. It has survived
the political upheavals in our country’s history and passed through several periods in its direction and management. In 1801, the chairmanship of its Board of Control
was given by the Spanish
governor to the Vicar Provincial of the Order of Recollect Fathers in
the Philippines, and his successors, and it has remained
with them up this day.
Under the able management of the Daughters
of Charity, Colegio
de Sta. Rosa Intramuros continued to give Christian formation to young Filipino girls
until World War II, when in the battle of Manila, between
the Japanese and American
forces, its school
buildings were totally
destroyed.
The school building was reconstructed in 1948 the school reopened
with the Sisters of the Congregation
of the Servants of St. Joseph managing it. In 1964, these sisters, animated
with the same sentiment that inspired M. Paula when she founded
the school in Intramuros, responded to the demands
for a Catholic institution in the then growing
municipality of Makati. Under the leadership of Rev. Fr. Moises Lopez,
OAR, who was then president of the Board
of Trustees, Colegio
de Santa Rosa Makati acquired
the lot offered by the Makati Development
Corporation. Government permit was secured to
open Colegio de Santa Rosa, as a branch
of CSR, Intramuros.
With Mo. Alfonsa Vilches, SSJ, as Mother Superior and school head,
three sisters and one lay teacher,
pioneering in this new educational endeavor
of their Congregation, the school was
officially opened in July 1964 with only 23 pupils in Kinder and seven in grade one. Classes were in makeshift rooms while construction of the building
was going on. In the following year the school admitted up to grade six. In 1966, grade seven was opened with only three enrollees; they were the first to
graduate from grade school. Four years later, however, the school turned out 17 high school graduates.
Colegio de Santa Rosa continued to prosper and gain prestige as a
standard school. Its history took a
new turn again at the end of school year 1980-91. The Servants of Saint Joseph,
desiring to return
to the original charism of their Congregation, withdrew from administering Colegio de Santa Rosa, and
the management of the School was given to the Augustinian Recollect Sisters.
Adhering to the tenets of quality education, to the CSR,
vision-mission and all that a Catholic
institution stands for, Mo. Bibiana Vendiola and the other AR sisters proved themselves equal to the task at hand
despite the numerous obstacles that
they encountered, an off-shoot of change in personnel and administration.
By and large, CSR with God’s blessings, prospered tremendously. To
date, the BASIC EDUCATION is awarded
Level 2 status accreditation by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools Colleges
and Universities (PAASCU).
In June 2015, CSR Makati
opened its Senior
High School Program
to meet the new thrust
of the Department of Education. The
school offered Academic Track with STEM and ABM
strands. Presently, CSR Makati offers Academic Track with STEM, ABM and HUMSS strands.
By and large, CSR with God's blessings, prospered tremendously. In 2021, the BASIC EDUCATION PROGRAM is awarded Level III re-accredited status by the Philippine Accrediting Association of Schools Colleges and Universities (PAASCU).
Starting Academic Year 2023-2024, Colegio de Sta.Rosa Makati will be managed by the Congregation of the MIssionary Dominican Sisters of the Rosary.
These had been achieved through the unflinching support and
cooperation of all concerned-
administration, faculty, student services staff, maintenance personnel, parents
and students, and above all, with the guidance of Almighty
God.
Like a rose planted in the garden of the Lord, students grow in the splendor
of goodness, love,
patience, and truth
with humility as its strong foundation.
Strengthened by these virtues, they can forge their way
through life’s journey with confidence
for they are in the hands of the Lord. The Divine Gardener is leading them toward
their finally destiny in the full assurance of His Saving Love.
All achievements, big or small, are seen as accomplishments in the
Lord and for the Lord, the Divine Gardener,
who nourishes them always with His Wisdom,
Goodness, and Love.
Like roses, they are to share with the world the beauty of their
lives lived and nourished fully by
the Divine Gardener.
Philosophy of Colegio De Sta. Rosa Makati
The Roseña educators/mentors and the whole community
believe that every person is unique with supernatural destiny
capable of doing the task of evangelization, responding to the needs of others and willing to bloom into a well-balanced individual.
St. Rose of Lima is the patron of Peru, South America, and the Philippines. Her name was Isabel de Flores. She was born in Lima, Peru on April 20, 1586. Her father was a Puerto Rican, who had come to Peru in 1548 with the Spanish conquistadors. She received the name Rose when a housemaid, gazing upon her when she was still an infant, remarked: “She’s as lovely as a rose.” Her mother decided that Rose would be her daughter’s name, and later she was given that name at the time of confirmation. As a young girl growing up, Rose was given to austerities: fasting and mortification. Because her parents denied her permission to enter a convent, and because she preferred not to marry, she endured much misunderstanding from her parents and friends. She continued, however, to remain at home, but she lived a secluded life. To do her share in supporting the family, she did needlework and sold the flowers she cultivated. When she was twenty years of age, she joined the Third Order of St. Dominic and converted a little hut in the backyard into a hermitage, where she often went to pray. She also transformed a room in her parents’ house into a sort of infirmary, where she cared for destitute children and elderly people. She died on August 24, 1617, at the age of thirty-one, and she was canonized by Pope Clement X in 1671. St. Rose of Lima is the first saint from the Americas. The Mass prayer on her feast day recalls her austerity of life and the fervor of her love of God.
ST. ROSE of Lima HYMN
Hail to you our dear St.Rose of Lima
Hail to you our Glorious virgin
Spouse of Christ
Through your singular prerogatives
and favors God has enrich you
with your mortal life
Hail to you St. Rose of Lima
Hail to you Spouse of Christ
Fragrant rose admiration
of nations we implore
intercede for us in our needs.
The enhanced K to 12 Curriculum strives to develop the
students holistically by providing
them with 21st century skills:
information, media and technology skills: learning
and innovation skills, communication skills and life and career skills. Thus, Colegio
de Sta. Rosa-Makati aims to:
1. educate and instruct
young girls in the teaching of the Catholic faith, proper behavior and skills to become productive members of the society.
2. provide a well- balanced and relevant curriculum
geared towards the development of Filipino
Christians.
3. share with the world the beauty of their lives seen in the light of faith as they
prepare for a life of service in the community.
The Life of St. Rose of LimaThe school’s patroness, St. Rose of Lima was born on April 20, 1586 in Lima, Peru from parents of Spanish descent- Gaspar de Flores and Maria Oliva. Forty-five days after she was born, she was baptized with the name Isabel de Flores after her maternal grandmother until a mysterious incident prompted the change of her name while she was still a baby.In July of the same year, Maria Oliva de Flores and the three-month-old Isabel in her perambulator were walking in their garden when she suddenly felt a strange and unseen force separating her from her baby. The little child’s face beamed an unusual charm like a blooming rose. Astounded by this incident, she immediately called her neighbors to confirm the vision. All of them were mesmerized at the gentle, sweet smiling face that looked up at them. Maria felt awe and because of this, she thought that such was a sign from the Lord to call her daughter Rose. From that day onward, the beautiful baby Isabel was named Rose although her grandmother was totally displeased.During her childhood years, Rose manifested traits that amazed everyone. Her steadfast acceptance of physical pain and suffering was most notable. At three years old she metan accident. The lid of a large chest crushed her finger, and she had to undergo a surgery without anesthesia. Rose even calmed her mother down during the accident, and had endured the operation with serenity.Grandmother Isabel finally told Rose that her real name was Isabel and the event that led for its change. Rose was troubled by her name. During her confirmation, the Archbishop of Lima reaffirmed the change of her by name by calling her Rose spontaneously. It was proved by another incident. Rose visited the Convent of Our Lady of the Rosary almost every day, and the image of the Virgin Mary with the Child in her arms sent her into bliss. One day, nearly at the age of six, as she was asking God for enlightenment about her name, she had a vision of the image of the Virgin Mary and the Child. They told her that she will not only be known as Rose, and that she must affix Saint Mary to her name. From that time on, Rose ceased to doubt and realized her destiny. She knew that the Lord had great plans for her and in time, all of these will be revealed to her through signs. At a young age, she felt the call of God to His service. Rose’s family is big. A number of Indians worked for them. During that time, Incas or Indians were considered an inferior tribe but Gaspar de Flores was a good master and the whole family respected and loved the Indians.The little Indian girl, Mariana was Rose’s favorite friend and playmate. Mariana wondered why Rose loved to carry heavy pieces of wood on her back around the orchard like what Jesus had done on his way to Calvary. This is Rose’s favorite game so Mariana promised to keep this as a secret from her mother Maria.Rose grew to a beautiful young lady, and she displayed remarkable skill in embroidery and flower cultivation. Many families bought the altar cloths she made and these had contributed significantly to the family’s meager income.Many young men of rich and aristocratic families were drawn by Rose’s stunning beauty. Maria believed Rose’s marriage to one of these elite young men will save them from poverty. She would flaunt Rose’s beauty in the houses of the rich as well as in public parks. Rose out of obedience followed her domineering mother just to avoid any dispute. But she managed to slip away several times and on all occasions Maria found out and she was punished severely.At one time, Maria even forced Rose to visit the house of a rich suitor of an honorable family. To save her from going to her suitor’s house, she dropped a big stone on her foot. The swelling had spoiled her mother’s plan for days. On another occasion, she sprinkled black pepper powder into her eyes which blinded her for a moment. The doctor found out what she had done and warned her mother. Maria was furious and accused Rose of being bad and selfish. Despite the intervention of Maria’s confessor, Maria took Rose to an important feast at the Viceroy’s house.Maria donned Rose in a white dress adorned with stones and ribbons and a crown of white roses on her head which beautifully showed off the soft red color of her hair. In the middle of the dance, Rose fainted and everyone present was astonished to seethorns under the crown of flowers. It was only then that
Maria and Gaspar realized how Rose felt about marriage. Maria asked God’s forgiveness and promised to understand Rose. Rose told her mother that she wants a religious life and Maria fulfilled her promise.Rose could not join a religious community because her family needed her. Instead she joined the Third Order of Saint Dominic, a religious association named in honor of Saint Catherine of Sienna, her spiritual teacher. On August 10, 1606 at the age of 20, Father Alfonso Velasquez her confessor, clothed her with white tunic and black cloak. She professed the vows of poverty, chastity and obedience.As a tertiary, she stayed with her family while she actively engaged in works of charity, catechism, and spiritual counseling. In order to have a quiet place for meditation, Rose built a small cottage beside the orange tree in their garden, with the help of her brother and Mariana. There she devoted her time for meditation, prayer, penance, reading, and embroidery during her free time. At many instances, she even experienced being under a state of trance that caused feelings of unexplained bliss.Sister Rose of Saint Mary received only persons authorized by her Father confessor. Brother Martin de Porres, a mullato brother and nurse of the convent of the Order of Preachers and known for his healing miracles, came to see her. Brother Martin de Porres and Sister Rose of Saint Mary shared many ideas and objectives about their vocation of service, their desire to follow and be like Christ and His way of the cross, joy of love and brotherly love. Brother Martin asked Sister Rose to help him in his work among the sick people. Sister Rose accepted the responsibility delightfully. She asked permission from her parents for a small space in the house to put an infirmary for the sick and needy especially for Negroes, Indians, and beggars. She saw Jesus’ suffering on the cross in these people especially to those most in need. Her love for these people and of the Lord made her perform healing miracles.One day, an Indian boy requested her to visit his father in the hospital whose arms and legs were paralyzed. Sister Rose prayed with the sick man and the Indian was cured. Don Juan de Tineo y Almansa a well-known architect in her time, and a family friend was cured at the mere sight of her when she entered the room of the sick man. In the hospital for women, Sister Rose made beds, treated open wounds, cleaned vomitus and sores of patients with smallpox and leprosy with joy and good humor. She sang carols and psalms to enlighten and make the lonely patients feel the spirit of Christmas.At one time, in the small farm of the Dominican Fathers in Limatambo, the farmers sought Sister Rose’s prayer for rain. They believed that if she did, the Lord will listen and grant their request. Together with the farmers she knelt between the cracked furrows of the field and begged God to listen to His people. Two hours later, it rained.Sister Rose also started making predictions at her time. In repeated visions, she foretold the construction in Lima of a convent dedicated to Saint Catherine of Siena. She foresaw the exact date of the start of the construction, and that her mother would be the firstpostulant of the new convent. Her predictions transpired with the King of Spain’s approval for the project. A number of patrons contributed for the construction of the convent and Maria Oliva de Flores was the first Latin American tertiary of the convent.Sister Rose knew that her life would end in August 1617. As the time of her death drew near, she suffered pain with acceptance and fortitude. Her family, friends, and nonbelievers, witnessed how she endured pain with patience and without complaint. They felt the touch of grace in their hearts. Brother Martin de Porres prayed beside her bed. He had known for years from the moment he witnessed her profession that Rose was a saint. At the dawn of August 24, 1617 at the age of thirty-one, Sister Rose died. At the moment of her death, blind men and women regained their sight, the sick people recovered, and nonbelievers found faith. The miracles attributed to Sister Rose that had taken place after her death were greater and numerous. Several accounts were obtained that mere contact with the fabric of her clothes, pictures and other relics, or the invocation of her name had helped solved serious problems and cured even the gravely ill people.Sister Rose’s beatification began in 1632 and thirty-six years later, in 1668, Pope Clement IX declared her blessed. In 1669, Blessed Rose was declared patroness of Peru. On Sunday of April 12, 1671, Pope Clement X canonized Sister Rose of Saint Mary and Fray Luis Beltran of Spain from the Order of the Dominican Preachers.The feast of Saint Rose is celebrated on August 23.Based from the book, Rose the Flower of Latin America by Lili Rena, as Translated from Spanish by Leticia V. Deriada, 1983.
