Catholic Education - A Shared Responsibility
 Our Catholic schools have a proud tradition in providing a quality
education for the students of our faith community and others. This
education promotes the formation of the whole person, embracing the
intellectual, physical, emotional, and especially the spiritual
dimension of human growth. As Superintendent of Schools it is my
pleasure to introduce you to the principals, teachers, parents,
parent support groups, students, pastors and other supporters of
Catholic education who work so diligently to preserve and nurture
this tradition.
The work of Catholic education in the Nelson Diocese is very much a
shared responsibility. Parents are recognized as having the first
responsibility for the education and Christian formation of their
children. At the same time, parents have a right to the Church's
help with this critical undertaking. The faith community also plays
an important supportive role in assisting parents in their duties as
educators. And the school itself, called to be a faith community,
addresses the primary goal of a Christ-centred education by
integrating God, His Truth and His Life into all facets of school
life and by infusing the Spirit of Jesus Christ into the scholastic
curriculum. The graduates of our Catholic school enter this
ever-changing society well informed and well rooted in their
Christian faith.
In addition to the council members who play an important part in the
governance of our schools, other parents and members of the
community are invited to become involved in the life of the school
as a member of the school's parent support group. These groups of
dedicated volunteers give unselfishly of their time and talents in
helping with the work of our Catholic schools.
Providing the best Catholic education possible for our children and
young adults requires the committed collaboration of all members of
our faith community in the different capacities in which they serve. |
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