About Us

An American Catholic School for the 21st Century

Like all educational institutions, Catholic schools are called to prepare students for the future.  Unlike other educational institutions, Catholic schools are committed to shaping the future by helping students to understand fully, accept freely and live faithfully the gospel message found in the teachings of Jesus and the Catholic Church.  While Catholic school educators live and work in the present and are heirs of a rich tradition, their work shapes the future.  Therefore, Catholic schools commit themselves to a strategic planning process that supports and strengthens their effectiveness.  It is this future-focused process that lights new fires for Catholic and American education.

School-based initiatives are complemented and assisted by Archdiocesan and national efforts.  The Archdiocesan Schools Office plays a significant role in helping the administration and teachers prepare students for the future.  The vision of the National Congress on Catholic Schools for the Twenty-First Century and its follow up convocations and documents forged by thousands of key people in the Catholic educational community, offers a strong foundation for effective planning.