Summit
Saturday, September 30, 2006 at St. Marys Shelby
Purpose
To come together to celebrate our past and embrace the future of Catholic school education for all of our children.
Outcomes
- To understand the progress made since the November 2005 Diocesan Summit.
- To understand the common strengths, weaknesses and threats to Catholic education in our Region.
- To foster a sense of unity among the Catholic schools of our Region that creates a spirit of cooperation with a common purpose.
- To explore and share best practice, innovative models and creative ideas for developing partnerships.
- To expand the support of Catholic school education to a wider audience.
- To leave with the knowledge that we are participating in the decision-making process.
- To leave with a clear understanding of the steps that need to be taken to ensure that we are faithful to the vision.
- To leave with the conviction that there is a viable strategy for success which creates hope for the future!
2006-2007 Annual Imperatives
- Increase the level of collaboration and sharing of resources in parishes and schools in the Southeast Region of the Diocese.
- Inspire parishes with or without schools to unite and support the mission of Catholic education in word and action.
- Promote stewardship as a way of life.
- Establish a joint development and marketing team to promote and sustain Catholic schools in the Southeast Region.
- Support Catholic school education through the 12th grade.
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