catholic education

Catholic schools, in partnership with parents, in union with Christ's saving mission and communities, educate young people for participation in the Church and world communities today.

Catholic schools educate young people in all dimensions of life, by:

• developing the whole person.

• encouraging a life long searching for truth.

• challenging students to servant relationship.

Catholic schools invite young people to join the church's mission, by:

• inviting them to journey to personal Christian faith.

• reflecting on and applying current theological insights

• drawing inspiration from the values of the Gospel.

Catholic schools welcome students to a Christian learning community, by:

• inviting them to grow in responsibility and freedom.

• recognising the unique presence of God in all people.

• encouraging the pursuit of excellence

• being places of celebration

Catholic schools prepare young people for life, by:

• giving Christian witness in the world today.

• being aware of all the dimensions of creation.

• developing an open and critical attitude to the world today

• promoting mutual relationships and partnerships.

Vision Statement of the
South Australian Commission of Catholic Schools (SACCS)

Further information about Catholic Education is available from SACCS