About Us
Carrying the Message of Christ to all Humanity: the ideal of San Cristóbal since 1965.
A true community of faith
Episcopal schools are called to be true communities of faith, where the catechetical efforts of Christian families are brought together, strengthened and extended, helping students grow in their life of faith.
As a community, the school necessarily has its own life, but it should be seen as contributing to the life of the congregations it depends on and is part of.
Education within certain limits: childhood and adolescence, while also including parents and alumni who are part of a specific society.
Six principles that guide our work
Respecting and encouraging each student's own characteristics, and fostering the utmost respect for the person.
Both in carrying out their work and in their own learning.
Education must take place in and for freedom.
Not a mere repetition of concepts, but research and the search for their own solutions.
Not only presenting facts, but providing the tools to reach a critical attitude, individually and as a group.
First with the group, always keeping the national reality in view, and within it, those most in need.
The ideal of San Cristóbal is to carry the Message of Christ to all Humanity.
Following the example of its Patron Saint, Instituto Episcopal San Cristóbal seeks to form men and women of firm Christian faith who carry God's message of justice and love into Panamanian society.
Doctrinal and historical foundations
A small mission is organized in the suburban areas of Parque Lefevre and Río Abajo, later the San Cristóbal Mission.
The capital's population grows at a dizzying pace and social services fall short.
With diocesan, community, government and international support, the Institute opens its doors in the parish house.
A year later the main building is built, followed by the gymnasium-auditorium.
Students celebrate with websites built for the school's 50th anniversary.
60 years educating and shaping the future of young people.
The education offered at I.E.S.C. is Christian, scientific, well-rounded and committed.
Our anthem
The lyrics of the school anthem, to sing together at every ceremony.