Every religious congregation possesses a charism, a grace, a gift, originating in the very heart of God, and given by the Holy Spirit for the building up of the Body of Christ. The charism of the IHM Sisters is Love, Creative Hope, and Fidelity.  

Love manifests itself today in the sisters’ joyful service of God and his people. It becomes real in kindness and compassion, availability, approachability, and accessibility It responds with acute sensitivity and large-heartedness to human need. In a special way, our Charism of love directs our love and concern to God’s poor among us.

Creative Hope puts all its confidence in God’s loving providence. It seeks to make a way where there seems to be no way. It engenders hope in the young and the most vulnerable and seeks to find alternatives to negativity and despair, looking to the future with fresh eyes. It never gives up on anyone.

Fidelity inspires fervor in one’s vocation in Christ and in one’s mission in the Church. Our Charism of fidelity calls for perseverance, for courage, for faithful commitment over the long haul. It fosters integrity in words and deeds and challenges us to remain steadfast in the mission entrusted to us. It calls forth an enduring love.
 

-Courtesy of the website of the Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. For further reading, please visit the IHM Charism section of the IHM website at www.ihmimmaculata.org