The Catholic school is unique because it is a
religious community within an academic community. As a school it is a
community of learners and teachers, administrators and
parents/guardians, staff and resource people. At the same time, it is a
faith community of young Christians and adults who come together to make
Christ present among them in a special way. There is always a twofold
purpose in a Catholic school: learning and believing. To be an exemplary
Catholic school, there must be the proper blend of learning and
believing (Distinctive Qualities of the Catholic School, p. 11).
In the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, there are Catholic schools that serve students from preschool through high school. Each local school is unique
in its charism, foundation, and culture. All schools promote knowledge
of the faith, liturgical education, moral formation, teaching to pray,
education for community life, and missionary initiation. All schools are
committed to providing an academic education that integrates Catholic
values across the curriculum.