From the Charter for Catholic Schools, the following main THEMES can be identified as summarising the Church’s expectations of a Catholic school.  Click on a THEME to find its related CHARACTERISTIC(S).

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• a commitment to the search for wisdom in life and to the pursuit of excellence, through the development of each person’s unique God-given talents;
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• a commitment to the integrated education and formation of the whole person, in close partnership with parents as the first educators of their children;
• an inclusive ethos which aims to honour the life, dignity and voice of each person, made in the image of God;
• a commitment to support the continuing professional and spiritual development of staff

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• the provision of religious education programmes which will enable young people to develop their understanding of Gospel values and of how to apply them to life;
• a commitment to ecumenical action and the unity of Christians;the promotion of respect for different beliefs and cultures and for inter-faith dialogue
• the promotion of respect for different beliefs and cultures and for inter-faith dialogue

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• a commitment to the spiritual formation of the school community, through the shared experience of prayer and liturgy, and in partnership with local parishes

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• a commitment to communicate Catholic social teaching and thereby to promote social justice and opportunity for all.

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