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RATIONALE
Christian Faith
God reveals himself to the human family through Jesus Christ. This
revelation is addressed to people, not only as individuals, but
as members of a community. The community responds in faith to this
invitation to a personal relationship with God, by following the
example and teaching of Jesus Christ and by committing itself to
the proclamation of the Good News.
And he said to them,
"Go out to the whole world; proclaim the Good News to all
creation."
Mark 16:15
Church and Faith
Faith, a gift from God, requires nurturing and development. Parents
introduce their children into the faith community of the Church
and are "the first and best teachers of their children in
the ways of faith''. The Church, in continuing the faith formation
of its young people, relies on the close co-operation of home, school
and parish.
The Catholic School : A Community of Faith
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The Catholic School shares with home and
parish the responsibility of communicating the message of
Jesus Christ. Acknowledgement of this responsibility in
every aspect of school life identifies the mission of the
Catholic school as one which:
- proclaims the Gospel message and invites all to
respond in a positive way;
- integrates the faith and the values of Christ with
daily living;
- celebrates its shared faith through prayer and sacrament;
- undertakes learning and teaching, to make all aware
of the nature of their faith;
- promotes a community of faith for the mutual benefit
of its members
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The Catholic school is charged with sharing the Christian vision
in a manner which upholds the dignity of the individual and respects
the living experience of all the members of its community.
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