DIOCESE OF RENO

MISSION AND PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION FOR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS

“Catholic schools strive to relate all human culture to the news of salvation so that the light of faith will illumine the knowledge which students gradually gain of the world, of life, and of humankind.  (Vatican II, Document on Education, 8)

The educational mission of the Church is an integrated ministry embracing three interlocking dimensions:  message, community, and service.  Catholic schools afford the fullest and best opportunity to realize this threefold purpose of education among children and young people.” 

(NCCB, To Teach as Jesus Did, 101)

MISSION STATEMENT

 In light of Church documents, Catholic schools in the Diocese of Reno, in partnership with parents, are committed to fostering gospel values, academic excellence and life-long service in a faith-centered community.

 PHILOSOPHY

 ¨      Catholic schools strive to educate the whole person by promoting the spiritual, moral, physical, and intellectual development of each student in an environment centered on Catholic values.

¨      Catholic schools help students develop a loving relationship with God, promote spiritual growth, and provide knowledge about and opportunities to practice the Catholic faith.

¨      Catholic schools challenge the unique individual abilities of each student in such a manner as to enhance self-worth, self-discipline, and responsibility and to attain academic excellence.

¨      Catholic schools seek to motivate students to live as part of a faith community which works to serve the needs of society; to foster love of life, love of family and love of country.

¨      Catholic schools seek to enable students to embrace the plurality of cultures and beliefs and to respect and reverence this plurality as a wonder of God.

¨      Catholic schools are committed to fostering community through caring  leadership, competent teaching, and cooperative endeavors with   parents.