​A Catholic school is a community of faith where educational goals are imbued with the values and living traditions of the Gospel. Catholic schools are privileged environments where Christian educa­tion takes place in a way that extends the evangelizing mission of the Church. (Directory for Catechesis, 309 – 312)​  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.

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 pastors, priest-chaplains, principals, presidents, faculty, and other staff provide ministerial leadership and support.​

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