ED 572 - Catholic Mission and Identity

• Assignments: Varied throughout the term
• Interactivity: Discussion Boards

• Mission and Catholic Identity (NSBECS Standards 1-4).  Students will be able to articulate how an excellent Catholic school is driven and guided by a clearly communicated mission that embraces Catholic identity that includes gospel values, a focus on the Eucharist and a commitment to communal and  adult faith formation, academic excellence that integrates religious education and catechesis in the Catholic faith within a total academic curriculum that integrates faith, culture and life, missionary discipleship and service.
• Governance and Leadership (MSBECSStandards 5-6).  Students will identify the characteristics of a governing body that exercises responsible decision-making in collaboration with the school leadership in fidelity to the school’s mission, vision, academic excellence and operational vitality.
• Academic Excellence (NSBECS Standards 7-9).  Students will be able to identify and assess what constitutes a clearly articulated, religious curriculum aligned with professionally accepted, research-based curriculum standards and gospel values implemented through effective instruction.
• Operational Vitality (NSBECS Standards 10-13).  Students will be able to identify the factors necessary to insure the operational vitality of the Catholic school, including the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategy for institutional development based on a compelling mission through communications, marketing, enrollment management and development.