Catholic schools are communities of faith and faith
formation. They are committed to developing faith-filled, morally aware,
and academically strong individuals who are of service to the Church
and society.
Catholic schools provide a Catholic education that
illuminates academic teaching with Christian principles and prepares
students to see Christ in others by the development of their talents.
Catholic schools emphasize the importance of faith in the life of the
individual and of morality as the life-giving principle that guides
students to become self-giving, responsible citizens and leaders.
Jesus
Christ gives a transcendent meaning to human existence and this
spiritual dimension should inform the intellectual journey of the human
person.
With the support of the Department of Catholic Schools,
faculty, parents/guardians, alumni, parishioners, consultative boards,
and the community, Catholic schools:
Educate and form the whole person spiritually, academically, socially, and physically
Promote the dialogue among faith, reason, and culture
Build community through the celebration of the Church's liturgical life
Defend the goodness, dignity, value, and freedom of each person
Foster awareness of moral and social concerns
Develop leaders for the community
Students
from all faith traditions, cultures, and economic backgrounds are
welcome and invited to collaborate in fulfilling the mission. All those
who quest for truth contribute to and enhance the community.
The
goals of the religion program in the Catholic school are to provide an
environment for students to encounter Jesus Christ, to form students
in the Christian faith, and to provide students with the opportunity to
learn about and experience the Church's teachings and practices in an
academic setting. Since Christian education and formation is carried out
in a community, the entire faculty and staff are responsible for
carrying out this goal. Members from all school departments form a
faith-based community with students, not only in the classroom and in
other school activities but also in planning and implementing the
school's various religious activities and events. In this area, the
religion department and campus minister together with other faculty, staff and school administrators provide ministerial leadership and support.
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