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The Purpose of Catholic Education and the Role of the State. Catholic educational institutions should have three goals in order to be able to fulfil their primary mission to allow students to “encounter the living God who in Jesus Christ reveals his transforming love and truth” (Pope Benedict XVI). Christiaan Alting von Geusau & Philip Booth.
- An Incarnational View of the World. Catholic School students learn that God is present and active in their lives and in the world. They learn to recognize the "footprints of God" in their daily experiences, especially in the midst of life's challenges.
- Immersion in the Paschal Mystery. Our lives are a series of small and not so small dyings and risings. In union with the Paschal Mystery, we realize that there is redemptive power in suffering, and in the power of the cross.
- The Value of Relationships as a Reflection of the Divine. Catholic school students learn to experience God's grace and presence in their lives through their relationships with family, friends and teachers.
- A Nuanced View of Scripture. Catholic school students are given the opportunity to explore the beauty and richness of Sacred Scripture seen through the lens of faith and lived out in daily practice.
The Catholic school as a service to the Church and to society . 62. The Catholic school community, therefore, is an irreplaceable source of service, not only to the pupils and its Other members, but also to society. Today especially one sees a world which clamours for solidarity and yet experiences the rise of new forms of individualism.
- Higher Graduation Rates. Historically, Catholic schools tend to have higher graduation rates than public schools — a demonstration of Catholic educators’ commitment to keeping students engaged with their education.
- Higher Achievement and College Readiness. On the whole, Catholic students tend to outperform their public school peers academically. There are many ways to measure academic achievement, but whether it’s reading and math scores for elementary and middle school students or ACT scores for high school students, Catholic school students demonstrate higher achievement levels than public school students.
- Lower Student-Teacher Ratio. Another advantage of Catholic schools is that they tend to have a lower student-teacher ratio than public schools. The average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the U.S. is approximately 16-to-1, while the average student-teacher ratio for Catholic schools is 12-to-1.
- Emphasis on Religious Values. If the critical distinctions above aren’t enough, another reason to choose Catholic school over public school for your child is the added spiritual component that is absent from public education.
- Acknowledgement
- Rejecting Protestant Influence: The History of The Us Catholic School System
- Legal Support: The History of Canadian Catholic School System
- Today in The Us
- Conclusion
Before we begin, it’s important to acknowledge that many unique and valuable elements of indigenous language and culture were lost or abolished in the act of colonization and Westernization in which Catholics schools were active, in addition to the countless indigenous lives that were lost through disease, war, unjust practices and systems, and esp...
For the most part, early America was heavily influenced by Protestantism. The pilgrims who traveled from England and settled the original colonies were Protestant, with few exceptions. This religious influence extended into the public schools, where explicitly or implicitly, Protestant faith and values were taught. Many Catholics who settled in the...
The history of Catholic schools in Canada goes back further than the history of Canada itself, to a time when the cultural and religious influences of Europe were first brought to this continent. But legally, Catholic Education was entrenched under Section 93 of the British North America Act of 1867 and reaffirmed under Section 29 of the Charter of...
Public vs. Private
In the US, there are two basic designations for schools. Public schools are federally funded and run by a government entity, and private schools are generally run by private school boards and are not subject to the same public oversight, though they may need to meet some requirements of the state where they operate. The US’ public school model is largely similar to the Canadian Catholic school model: regional school boards direct the activities of schools within their boundaries. All public s...
Private Schools
Private schools typically include religion-based schools and charter schools. Religion-based schools vary widely to include many faith expressions. Private schools typically charge tuition, and also rely heavily on fundraising in order to support their work. They rarely receive any funding from governmental organizations, though they may apply for and receive grants for particular educational endeavors. Charter schools, on the other hand, are legally and financially autonomous schools without...
Who Attends Catholic Schools?
According to the National Center for Educational Statistics, as of 2019, approximately 3% of all students in the United States attend a Catholic school, while an additional 7% attend other non-Catholic private schools, 2% are homeschooled, and the remaining 88% attend public schools. That’s more than 2 million Catholic students that attend schools from preschool to twelfth grade. As of 2016 research published by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), the minority population...
While there are many differences between the US and Canadian Catholic School Systems, especially in funding and government support, we share many similarities: a long-standing tradition of clergy and religious who were devoted to the education of the young, a foundation in local communities, and a desire for educators to pass on the most precious t...
The Catholic schools are owned by a proprietor, typically by the diocese bishop. Currently, Catholic schools in New Zealand are termed 'state-integrated schools' for funding purposes, meaning that teachers' salaries, learning materials, and operations of the school (e.g., power and gas) are publicly funded but the school property is not. New ...
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A Catholic education is a one-of-a-kind learning experience because it focuses on more than just academics. We believe that nurturing the entire person in mind, body, and spirit is necessary for a happy, healthy, and balanced life. Catholic Schools provide children with the invaluable opportunity to expand their knowledge, explore their ...
