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Catholic High Schools
Important facts to know about
the Diocese of Brooklyn
Benefi ts of a Catholic
Education
Catholic education provides students
with a values-based education,
rooted in the mission of the
Catholic Church. Th ese values are
fully integrated into all programs.
School communities are also integrated
into the life of the parish
through various liturgical events
and service projects. Catholic education
also provides a challenging
curriculum that refl ects the New
York State Learning Standards in a
safe, caring and supportive learning
environment. Read More
Mission
Th e Mission of Catholic education
within the Diocese of
Brooklyn is to form children
in the knowledge and love of
Jesus Christ as celebrated in the
Catholic Church, while providing
a comprehensive academic
education that will help them
reach their full human potential
and contribute to the common
good of our nation and the
world.
Vision
Th e apostolic work of Catholic
education for school-aged children
has existed and been
strongly supported within the
Diocese of Brooklyn for more
than one-hundred and fi ft y
years. Th is ministry of providing
strong formation in the Catholic
faith to the children of immigrants
and their succeeding generations
continues to this present
day. Th e Preserving the Vision
Strategic Plan for Catholic
Education Within the Diocese
of Brooklyn has provided, and
will continue to do so, the blueprint
for ensuring the quality
and success for comprehensive
religious and academic education
for the children of all parents
who choose it for them.
From its inception, the primary
focus of Preserving the
Vision has been to provide
aff ordable, accessible and available
education while strengthening
the long-term viability and
sustainability of academies and
schools within the Diocese and
ensuring their religious and academic
foundations for the students.
Th is mission will continue
as will the guidance provided
by the Essential Elements,
Goals and Strategies found in
Preserving the Vision 2017-2020
as inspired by strong and dedicated
Diocesan and local leadership.
Notice to parents of all
prospective students
Th e Catholic academies and
parish schools within the Roman
Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn
welcome students of all backgrounds
to share in the Catholic
education experience. As parents
of children who attend the
Catholic academies and parish
schools, you are encouraged to
share in our Faith community.
In accordance with the teachings
of the Roman Catholic Faith,
the Catholic academies and parish
schools within the Diocese
of Brooklyn admit students of
any race, color, national origin,
and ethnic origin. Th e Catholic
academies and parish schools do
not discriminate on the basis of
race, color, national origin, and
ethnic origin in admission, policies,
scholarship and loan programs,
and athletic and other
school-administered programs.
— Courtesy of the Diocese of Brooklyn
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