Lighting the Way A Vision for Catholic Schools Archdiocese of Cincinnati Saint Albert the Great

Strong Catholic schools strengthen all other religious ministries: Evangelization Service Catechesis Sanctification “The entire church suffers when Catholic schools disappear.” Timothy Cardinal Dolan

Catholic School Enrollment 2001 – 2012 National Archdiocese 2001 – ,600,00055, ,300,00046, ,000,00039,000

Catholic Identity A renewal of high quality religious formation for Catholic school leaders. An emphasis on educating and encouraging students to discern a religious vocation. A conscious, measurable integration of the Catholic faith into non-religious subjects. A seizing of all opportunities to evangelize and catechize school parents. A closer partnership with pastors in ensuring that students participate in the sacramental and community life of their parish.

Academic Excellence The implementation of high quality curriculum standards. The employment of a Professional Development Director in the CSO to drive high quality training for educators. The integration of the latest technology into school instructional programs. The establishment of preschool programs

Marketing & Enrollment Employment of a Marketing Director in the CSO Formation of an Archdiocesan Marketing Committee Training for school leaders Exploration into potential new students from the underserved (Latino population)

Leadership Establish a New Principal Academy in partnership with local Catholic universities Continual high quality training for principals of all levels of experience Continual high quality training for pastors

Finance Creation of an Archdiocesan needs-based financial aid source 3.5 million dollars in seed money from the Archdiocese Capital campaign to help increase the initial money from the Archdiocese (within 3 years) Annual efforts to follow the capital campaign