Mutual dealings with residents

The residents, for their part, must know that, on being admitted, an agreement is established between the residence and themselves, and that they thus contract precise obligations, corresponding to the rights they acquire. The residence offers them means of cultural, human and religious formation; a cheerful, serene and studious family atmosphere; and a good standard of accommodation, food, services, etc. And they are obliged to respect the rules and regulations, of which there are very few, and which do not reduce their freedom; on the contrary, they are actually a way of using it properly, for those who have sufficient human maturity.

Responsibility

You must see to it that all the residents help actively from the beginning with the proper running of the house: that they feel at home, with responsibility, without interfering in its governance, which belongs only to the residence management, and without seeking to alter the spirit which animates it. Let our people learn to devote themselves to good works, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not be unfruitful (Tit 3:14).

Freedom

No one comes to our residences under pressure, but freely. And those who come, know that we have a particular spirit and a Christian way of life. No one can try, in the name of a false concept of freedom, to alter the life of the residence to suit someone who wishes to behave ignobly or disgracefully in our house. If a student does not feel at ease in the atmosphere of the residence, he should be advised to go elsewhere, while being assured at the same time that he can always count on our friendship and our help.

We respect everyone’s freedom – including that of those who do not fit in with our approach – and it is only fair that the residents respect our freedom to organise things as we see fit: everyone needs to live as people who are free, not using your freedom as a cover-up for evil, but living as servants of God (1 Pet 2:16).