Archdiocese of Canberra and Goulburn
Catholic Education Office

CATHOLICITY OF ARCHDIOCESAN SCHOOLS

SCHEDULE C

The Catholic Education Commission will consider the following criteria in assessing the maintenance of the Catholicity of Archdiocesan schools.

1.0 Treasures New and Old Curriculum

1.1 The implementation of the Archdiocesan Religious Education Curriculum Treasures New and Old into the schools.

1.2 The embedding of Treasures New and Old throughout all the Curriculum Documents.

2.0 Prayer Life in School

The importance of the formal and informal prayer and liturgy as a vital aspect of the religious life of the school.

3.0 Sacramental Programs

3.1 The School’s preparation for and celebration of the sacramental initiation of its Catholic students undertaken in support of the parish based sacramental programs.

3.2 The involvement of the school community with the Parish Priest, parish personnel and CCD personnel in parish liturgies.

4.0 Pastoral Care

The implementation of appropriate pastoral care and student support programs for students/families/staff based on the authentic teachings and values of the Catholic Church.

5.0 Staff

The commitment and example of staff, particularly to the students, in witnessing the values espoused by the Catholic Church and the Archdiocesan Catholic Education System.

6.0 Parents

6.1 The recognition and support of parents in their primary role as educators of their children particularly in regards to the religious development and pastoral care of their children.

6.2 The assistance to parents in the preparation of their children for the sacraments.

6.3 The recognition of the spiritual and religious needs of children from faith traditions other than the Catholic faith.

6.4 The support of parents in difficulties in meeting financial obligations associated with the school.

Last updated on March 11, 2008