Morning Star Initiative

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The Morning Star Initiative [pdf]

• 1. ROBUSTLY CATHOLIC

  OUR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WILL CULTIVATE A ROBUSTLY CATHOLIC CULTURE CENTERED ON THE SPIRITUAL, INTELLECTUAL, SACRAMENTAL, AND LITURGICAL LIFE OF THE CHURCH.

  • Serious prayer and study of the Sacred Scriptures, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and age-appropriate Catholic apologetics in the Catholic intellectual tradition.

  • Prayerful and thoughtful engagement with the lives of the saints as models of the universal call to holiness, mission, and service.

  • Meaningful development of a life of prayer, virtue, and sacramental participation, expressed especially in fidelity to the Sunday Mass.

  • Impactful encounters with teachers as exemplary models and mentors of the Catholic Faith
     

• 2. SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY

  OUR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WILL PROVIDE A SAFE AND SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY THAT RECOGNIZES THE DIGNITY OF EVERY PERSON AND PROMOTES HUMAN FLOURISHING IN A FAMILIAL ATMOSPHERE.

  • A welcoming community where young people are safe and supported, cherished and challenged

  • A nurturing community — rooted in the Splendor of Truth of the Sacred Scriptures and Catholic teaching on the Creed, Sacraments, Morality and Prayer — where every student is valued as a unique human person beloved of God

  • A community of the Catholic Faith committed to the Gospel of Life and Catholic social justice teaching, forming disciples of Christ who will give a courageous witness in the public square

  • A truly Catholic (universal) community, supportive of families of all ethnic backgrounds raising children of strong Christian character
     

• 3. ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE

  OUR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WILL OFFER ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE, WHICH FOSTERS INDIVIDUAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT ACCORDING TO TIME-TESTED, CATHOLIC FAITH-BASED MODELS OF TEACHING AND LEARNING.

  • Integrating our rich Catholic intellectual tradition with the exciting opportunities of the 21st century

  • Assisting students in seeing the harmony between faith and reason in all subjects and opening them to the contemplation of the good, the true, and the beautiful

  • Investing in strong evangelizing teachers who encourage and inspire all students to reach their full potential

  • Building a strong foundation for future success in high school, college, and careers
     

• 4. HERE TO STAY

  OUR CATHOLIC SCHOOLS ARE HERE TO STAY.

  • Revitalizing Catholic education to meet the changing needs of our community

  • Renewing our commitment to strong and sustainable Catholic education on Long Island

  • Providing the resources to attract, develop, and reward talented educators committed to the mission of Catholic education

  • Ensuring responsible stewardship of personnel, facilities, and finances