We believe in the democratic principle of individual political and religious freedom, the right of equality of social and economic opportunity, and in the cooperative endeavor toward the economic development of an American society wherein the cultural resources, integrity, and dignity of every individual and group constitute basic assets of the American way of life.
We believe that as American citizens, we must assume our duties and responsibilities and assert our rights and privileges in pursuit of a fuller and richer civilization for our country.
We believe that education is the foundation for the cultural growth and development of this nation, and that we are obligated to promote, protect and assume the right of our people to an education that is in accordance with the best American educational principles and standards; that we must deplore any infringement of this right wherever it may occur and regardless of whom it may effect.
We accept that it is not only the privilege, but the obligation of every member of this organization to uphold and defend the rights and duties vested in every American citizen by the letter and spirit of the Law of the Land.
LULAC PRAYER
Almighty God, who has given us this good land for our heritage, we humbly beseech Thee, that we may prove ourselves a people mindful of Thy favor and glad to do Thy will.
Bless this land with honorable industry, sound learning and pure manners. Save us from violence, discord and confusion, from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way.
Defend our liberties and fashion into one united people the multitudes brought hither out of many kindred and tongues.
Imbue with the spirit of wisdom those to whom in Thy name we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home and that through obedience to Thy law, we may show forth Thy praise among the nations of the earth.
In the time of prosperity fill our hearts with thankfulness, in the day of trouble suffer not our trust in Thee to fail; will of which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Amen