The Catholic School Difference Regional Principals/School Board Institute Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston June 15, 2019

Defining Characteristics Established by the expressed authority of the Bishop Centered in the Person of Jesus Christ Actively engaged in the evangelizing mission of the Church Distinguished By Excellence Committed to Educate the Whole Child Steeped in a Catholic World view Sustained by Gospel Witness Steeped in Communion and Community Accessible to all children

The Catholic School Difference Our goal is a welcoming faith- filled, innovative, relevant 21st Century Catholic education . . . to develop, nurture and sustain the IRRESISTIBLE SCHOOL!

The Irresistible School An irresistible school is an inviting, joy-filled, authentic Catholic disciple-making intentional community illuminated by the Living Christ!

The Irresistible School An irresistible school has a dynamic leader . . . builds trust communicates high expectations mentors and coaches recognizes good work and encourages the heart.  

The Irresistible School An irresistible school is a place where students become ethical/moral discerning citizens in a global digital society.  

The Irresistible School An irresistible school is where students are active participants in learning not merely receivers of knowledge.

The Irresistible School An irresistible school is where teachers and administrators use data for instructional planning both formal and informal, creating a culture of continuous improvement.

The Irresistible School An irresistible school has integrated technology and students and teachers who actively and creatively use it as an educational tool.

The Irresistible School An irresistible school is animated by teachers who guide, support, and celebrate a myriad of student experiences, gifts and needs.

The Irresistible School An irresistible school is accessible and affordable, especially for Catholic families and those with the greatest of economic and community challenges.

The Irresistible School The Irresistible Schools seeks collaboration and active engagement w/ diocese the school community stakeholders other school leaders, boards and faculty locally, regionally and nationally Better & Stronger Together!

The Challenge “The church (school) must be attractive. Wake up the world! Be witnesses of a different way of doing things, acting, living! It is possible to live differently in this world.” (Pope Francis)

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