December 18, 2015

New online publication highlights values of Catholic schools

Criterion staff report

Cover of Catholic Schools ReportThe archdiocese’s Office of Catholic Schools has created a special publication that highlights the faith-based, values-oriented approach to Catholic education that makes a difference in the lives of nearly 24,000 students and their families.

The online publication can be viewed at www.archindy.org/OCS-Special-Publication-Fall-2015.

In an introduction to the publication, Archbishop Joseph W. Tobin noted, “From New Albany to Indianapolis and from Terre Haute to Richmond—and everywhere in between—some 24,000 young people and their families are growing closer to one another and to Christ through the ministry of Catholic schools.

“Accompanying them on the journey of faith from early childhood through young adulthood, Catholic schools support young people and their families and communities in recognizing, accepting and living Christ’s invitation to life in abundance. These are more than educational institutions—they are formational and transformational ministries that are integral to the life of the Church and the mission of the archdiocese.”

The 32-page publication celebrates the educational success stories of Catholic schools in central and southern Indiana while also sharing personal testimonials of how a Catholic education enriches the lives of students.

One of the testimonials was written by a student at Our Lady of Providence Jr./Sr. High School in Clarksville. Juston noted that his Catholic school “provides an environment that strengthens the whole person and gives students and faculty the opportunity of a lifetime by strengthening our Catholic faith. I look forward to coming to school every day because I feel as if I’m at my second home.” †

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