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After his Resurrection, Jesus spoke to his disciples on a mountain in Galilee. “Go… and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you” (Mt 28: 19-20). In this Great Commission, Jesus calls us to spread the Gospel far and wide. Echoing his words, the bishops of the United States remind us that “Catholic education is an expression of the mission entrusted by Jesus to the Church he founded. Through education, the Church seeks to prepare its members to proclaim the Good News and to translate this proclamation into action” (To Teach as Jesus Did, 1972).

With this lofty calling in mind, last year, 200 committed stakeholders worked to develop a vision for the future of Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Denver. This vision, contained in the document Worthy of the Name, sets forth a plan to ensure that our schools faithfully respond to the call of Jesus and are truly worthy of the name “Catholic.” It is not enough for the Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of Denver to merely remain open. Our schools must continue to be vibrant communities of academic, social, and spiritual excellence. We must have schools that are on mission, dedicated to forming intentional disciples of Jesus Christ. Our schools must be excellent in every way, with superior academics, faith formation, and governance. The Catholic schools must be accessible to all who desire an education in the Gospel values, regardless of socioeconomic status or geography. Finally, our schools must be sustainable for the future, ensuring the presence of a Catholic education to the families of northern Colorado for generations to come.

It is only through these actions that we may live up to the ideal expressed in the document of the Sacred Congregation for Catholic Education titled, The Catholic School : “The Catholic school is committed thus to the development of the whole man, since in Christ, the perfect man, all human values find their fulfillment and unity… Its duty to cultivate human values in

their own legitimate right in accordance with its particular mission to serve all men has its origin in the figure of Christ.”

In the Gospel of Matthew, Jesus describes the Kingdom of Heaven as a pearl of great price that inspires a merchant to sell all he has to obtain it (Mt 13:45-46). Shouldn’t we feel the same about our Catholic educational institutions, tasked with leading our students to heaven?

If we truly believe that our schools have the power to form young men and women into intentional disciples of Jesus Christ, preparing them for a future in service to their Church and to their fellow man, then, clearly, the Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of Denver are worthy of our investment.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

Dear friend of Catholic schools,

Very Reverend Randy Dollins, V.G.Moderator of the Curia

Most Reverend Samuel J. Aquila, S.T.L. Archbishop of Denver

Kevin D. Kijewski, J.D.Superintendent of Catholic Schools


Catholic schools must be

On missionto form intentional

disciples of Jesus Christ

IntroductionWhat do you call schools whose teachers are disciples of Jesus Christ and who help parents and children fall in love, and stay in love, with Jesus Christ and his Church?

What do you call schools that challenge their students with rigorous academics on a daily basis while forming their character and faith for a life of virtue?

What do you call schools that believe all students are gift s from God and should have access to the formati on necessary to navigate through a relati visti c and unpredictable world?

Very simply, you call those schools Catholic.


Excellent in every way


Accessibleto all


Sustainable for the future

The future of these insti tuti ons of love and learning is threatened. There is a need in the Archdiocese of Denver to change the way we support the treasure of Catholic educati on. In Worthy of the Name, we outlined four criti cal areas in which the combined eff orts of our archdiocese will transform our schools, helping them to be truly worthy of the name Catholic.

The unique value of Catholic educati on is all too oft en overlooked in our modern ti mes. Here, in this document, we will explain the irreplaceable eff ects of Catholic educati on.

We will show that Catholic educati on is a mission that is truly Worthy of the Investment.

FAITH / VOCATION ACADEMICS / INNOVATION WELCOMING / COMMUNITY AFFORDABLE / VIABLE


Proverbs tells us to “Train the young in the way they should go; even when old, they will not swerve from it” (Prov 22:6). The formati ve years of elementary and secondary educati on off er parents the best

opportunity to prepare their children to answer the universal call to holiness and to pursue a saintly life. Catholic schools surround a child with a love for Jesus Christ, for his Church, and for the sacraments. Our

faith insti lls in children a deeply-rooted love of God and others, forming them into the men and women who will guide our Church and our nati on in the future.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Archbishop of New York, has noted, “The graduates [that Catholic schools] produce emerge as lifelong practi ti oners of their faith. These Catholic graduates have been, are, and will be our leaders in Church and society.”

Worthy of the Name calls on the schools of the Archdiocese of Denver to remain

on mission, focused on strengthening our Catholic ethos, on forming Disciple-Teachers, and on reinforcing the vocati on of Catholic school teaching. Our schools are shaping the Catholics of the future. We must share the enduring truths of the Catholic faith, which Christ himself promised would last unti l the end of ti me.

On the following pages, let’s be reminded of the tangible eff ects our schools can have on real families.

Called to remain on mission

Schools that are ON MISSION are worthy of the investment

» Catholic in every aspect

» Equip, train and form all levels of leadership

» Encourage the vocati on of the Disciple-Teacher

Goals

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What my husband and I are trying to teach our children at home is not only supported, but reaffi rmed at St. Rose. We are trying hard to teach our children to value life and the family.

For us this is the basis for all other values and rights and we see that at St. Rose our children are not only learning the value of life and the family, but they are being taught how to practi ce it and be people of faith and mercy.”

Veronica Marquez-AvitiaVeronica and Abelardo Aviti a are the parents of seven children. Two are Catholic schoolalumni currently att ending college, three are studying at St. Rose and two more can’twait to enroll at St. Rose when they are old enough.

Thousands of families wish they could personally thank you for considering their school worthy of the investment

Dolan, Cardinal Timothy M. “The Catholic Schools We Need.” America Magazine. 13 September 2010. http://americamagazine.Dolan, Cardinal Timothy M. “The Catholic Schools We Need.” America Magazine. 13 September 2010. http://americamagazine.org/issue/747/article/catholic-schools-we-need.org/issue/747/article/catholic-schools-we-need.

Ference, Fr. Damian. “What the CARA Report Tells Us About Our Newest Priests.” Word on Fire Blog. Word on Fire. 13 April Ference, Fr. Damian. “What the CARA Report Tells Us About Our Newest Priests.” Word on Fire Blog. Word on Fire. 13 April 2015. Http://www.wordonfire.org/resources/blog/what-the-cara-report-tells-us-about-our-newest-priests/4724.2015. Http://www.wordonfire.org/resources/blog/what-the-cara-report-tells-us-about-our-newest-priests/4724.

Gray, Mark M. “Do Catholic Schools Matter?” 1964 Blog. Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate - Georgetown University Gray, Mark M. “Do Catholic Schools Matter?” 1964 Blog. Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate - Georgetown University (CARA). 13 June 2014. Http://nineteensixty-four.blogspot.com/2014/06/do-catholic-schools-matter.html.(CARA). 13 June 2014. Http://nineteensixty-four.blogspot.com/2014/06/do-catholic-schools-matter.html.

National Religious Vocations Conference (NRVC). “Vocations to Religious Life Fact Sheet.” Center for Applied Research in the National Religious Vocations Conference (NRVC). “Vocations to Religious Life Fact Sheet.” Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate (CARA). February 2013. Http://cara.georgetown.edu/CARAResearch/Vocation_Fact_Sheet.pdfApostolate (CARA). February 2013. Http://cara.georgetown.edu/CARAResearch/Vocation_Fact_Sheet.pdf

Sander, William. “The Effects of Catholic Schools on Religiosity, Education, and Competition.” Http://www.ncspe.org/publications_Sander, William. “The Effects of Catholic Schools on Religiosity, Education, and Competition.” Http://www.ncspe.org/publications_files/727_OP32.pdf. files/727_OP32.pdf.

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). “To Teach as Jesus Did”. Washington, DC: USCCB. 1972.United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). “To Teach as Jesus Did”. Washington, DC: USCCB. 1972.

» Millennial Catholics who att ended Catholic schools are seven ti mes more likely to att end weekly Mass than millennial adults who att ended public schools (Gray, 2014).

» In 2015, some 51% of those ordained to the priesthood att ended Catholic grade school and 43% att ended a Catholic high school (Ference, 2015).

» Men who have att ended a Catholic secondary school are more than six ti mes as likely to consider a vocati on (NRVC, 2013).

» Women who have att ended a Catholic primary school are three ti mes as likely to consider being a religious sister (NRVC, 2013).

» Catholic school students are more likely to pray daily, att end church more oft en, retain a Catholic identi ty as an adult, and donate more to the Church (Sander, 2001).

Catholic schools that are on mission form the Catholics of tomorrow


While Canon Law calls upon Catholic schools to provide instructi on that “is at least as academically disti nguished” as that available in public schools, the schools of the Archdiocese of Denver consistently

exceed that standard, as measured by nati onally normed assessments.

Following the example of Jesus, the Master Teacher, the schools of the Archdiocese

Demonstrating excellence in every way

Schools that are EXCELLENT IN EVERY

» Form authenti cally Catholic leaders

» Develop improved marketi ng initi ati ves

» New methods and innovati ons

Goals of Denver follow a rigorous curriculum tailored to provide not just a well-rounded educati on, but also a deeply rooted spiritual and moral foundati on. As Cardinal J. Francis Staff ord wrote, “Like Mary, Catholic educati on should teach us to be alert to God’s presence in all persons and things.” He conti nued to write that Catholic schools must teach that “truth exists, it has been revealed by God, and men and women can discover and understand it.”

Worthy of the Name calls on the schools of the archdiocese to conti nue to demonstrate

excellence in every way. Our schools have renewed their commitment to the formati on of the enti re person - mind, body, and spirit. Schools are developing specialized programming and confi gurati ons that will positi on them to bett er meet the needs of their students.

On the following pages, let’s be reminded of the evidence-based results that lead to bett er outcomes for our students.

WAY are worthy of the investment


The results of the 2016 Iowa Test of Basic Skills, administered annually to students in grades 2-8. The results of students in archdiocesan schools are shown in red, the nati onal averages at each grade level are shown in blue. Scores are expressed in grade-level equivalents. On average, Archdiocese of Denver students score 1.2 grade levels higher than the nati onal average.

The 2015 Iowa test results show that Archdiocese of Denver students consistently score higher than their grade-level equivalency in all subject areas. For example, in Writt en Expression (lett er B on the horizontal axis), the average archdiocesan 8th grader achieved at a level equivalent to a student in grade 13, beyond the average high school score.

CHART #1

The 2015 Iowa test results show that Archdiocese of Denver students consistently score

CHART #1

Here is some of the evidence of academic achievement

» Catholic schools have a lower dropout rate (3.4%) than both public (14.4%) and other private schools (11.9%) (USCCB, 2005).

» 99% of students who att end Catholic high schools graduate. Of those, 86% att end

4-year colleges (NCEA, quoted by Notre Dame).

» The student/teacher rati o in Catholic schools is bett er than public schools. (NCEA, quoted by Notre Dame).

» Students in Catholic and other private schools demonstrate higher academic achievement than students from similar backgrounds in public schools (Coleman and Hoff er, 1987).

» The Catholic secondary schools within the Archdiocese of Denver have a 99.6% graduati on rate.

» 92.4% of Catholic high school graduates within the Archdiocese of Denver in 2015-16 went on to enroll at 4-year college.

Catholic schools that are excellent in every way produce successful outcomes

Coleman, James S. and Hoffer, Thomas. Coleman, James S. and Hoffer, Thomas. Public and Private High Schools: The Impact of CommunitiesPublic and Private High Schools: The Impact of Communities. New York: Basic Books, 1987.. New York: Basic Books, 1987.

Grogger, J. & Neal, D.A. “Further Evidence on the Effects of Catholic Secondary Schooling.” Bookings-Wharton Papers on Urban Grogger, J. & Neal, D.A. “Further Evidence on the Effects of Catholic Secondary Schooling.” Bookings-Wharton Papers on Urban Affairs, 2001. Https://muse.jhu.edu.Affairs, 2001. Https://muse.jhu.edu.

Jeynes, William H. “Religion, Intact Families, and the Achievement Gap.” Interdisciplinary Journal of Research on Religion, 2007. Jeynes, William H. “Religion, Intact Families, and the Achievement Gap.” Interdisciplinary Journal of Research on Religion, 2007. Http://www.religjournal.com/pdf/ijrr03003.pdf.Http://www.religjournal.com/pdf/ijrr03003.pdf.

Stafford, Cardinal J. Francis. “In the Beginning, the Word, Part One: Signs of the Times”. Pastoral Letter, 25 March 1995.Stafford, Cardinal J. Francis. “In the Beginning, the Word, Part One: Signs of the Times”. Pastoral Letter, 25 March 1995.

USCCB. “Renewing Our Commitment to Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools in the Third Millennium.” USCCB, 2005. USCCB. “Renewing Our Commitment to Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools in the Third Millennium.” USCCB, 2005. Http://USCCB.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/catholic-education/upload/renewing-our-commitment-2005.pdf.Http://USCCB.org/beliefs-and-teachings/how-we-teach/catholic-education/upload/renewing-our-commitment-2005.pdf.

Catholic schools have a lower dropout rate (3.4%) than both public (14.4%) and other Catholic schools have a lower dropout rate (3.4%) than both public (14.4%) and other

99% of students who att end Catholic high schools graduate. Of those, 86% att end 99% of students who att end Catholic high schools graduate. Of those, 86% att end

The student/teacher rati o in Catholic schools is bett er than public schools. (NCEA, The student/teacher rati o in Catholic schools is bett er than public schools. (NCEA,

Students in Catholic and other private schools demonstrate higher academic Students in Catholic and other private schools demonstrate higher academic achievement than students from similar backgrounds in public schools (Coleman and achievement than students from similar backgrounds in public schools (Coleman and

The Catholic secondary schools within the Archdiocese of Denver have a 99.6% The Catholic secondary schools within the Archdiocese of Denver have a 99.6%

every way produce successful outcomes


In an essay refl ecti ng on his experience as the child of Mexican immigrants to the United States, Bishop Oscar Cantú of the Diocese of Las Cruces recalled a conversati on with an older brother, who said, “Catholic schools are our ti cket out of

the barrio.” The bishop conti nued, “From his vantage point, he understood the high quality of academics, the environment conducive to learning, and the support system that surrounded the school, namely the Church. Catholic schools put us

A more accessible Catholic education

Schools that are ACCESSIBLE TO ALL

» More access for middle- and low-income families

» Serve and welcome new immigrant populati ons

» Grow Lati no parti cipati on in parishes and schools

Goals squarely on the road to success in college and in life” (Notre Dame, 2013).

Here in Denver, our Church recognizes the transformati onal power of a Catholic educati on. As a school system, we are working to become truly accessible to all who desire a Catholic educati on, regardless of socioeconomic factors. Through a concerted eff ort to reach out to Lati no families, who now comprise more than half of the Catholic populati on of the archdiocese and have historically been underserved, our schools will teach and welcome all children.

Cardinal Timothy Dolan, the Archbishop of New York, has noted, “Catholic schools are not only the most eff ecti ve agent – outside of the family – of passing on the faith, but also, according to sociologists, a uniquely successful tool of ‘Americanizati on,’ as they embrace the children of our immigrants and prepare them to become responsible, virtuous citi zens. How sadly ironic that an immigrant group almost totally Catholic – our Lati nos – are not being educated in the schools that so brilliantly formed past immigrants into faithful Catholics and loyal Americans” (Notre Dame, 2013). In Worthy of the Name, our schools are challenged to

are worthy of the investment

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reach out to Catholics throughout northern Colorado and let them know that Catholic educati on is a possible opti on for all of our children.

Let’s be reminded of how crucial our schools will be to future generati ons, our communiti es and God’s holy Church.

Catholic educati on has been very important to me and my family. It has taught us the value of family, respect for one another, discipline in our lives and including God in all that

we do. The impact on my children’s lives has been life-changing - their spiritual formati on, cultural engagement, and academic achievement. I feel safe having them in a Catholic school and it has made me want to be more involved in my children’s lives. It has been a true investment in their future by raising them in Catholic schools.”

Veronica HernandezSingle mother of four boys who all received or are receiving a Catholic educati on at Machebeuf High School and St. Therese Catholic School. They are thankful their school is worthy of the investment.

» In Catholic schools, the student achievement gap is smaller than in public schools (Jeynes, 2007).

» Students with multi ple disadvantages benefi t most from Catholic schools (Neal, quoted by Notre Dame).

» An African-American or Lati no child is 42% more likely to graduate from high school and 2.5 ti mes more likely to graduate from college if he or she att ends a Catholic school (Neal, quoted by Notre Dame).

» Inner-city Catholic school parents report taking an acti ve role in their children’s educati on, and they believe that parti cipati ng in the Catholic school community represents an opportunity to break the cycle of poverty (Stewart 2009, quoted by Notre Dame).

» Lati no Catholic school parents believe their children are more moti vated, more focused, and working harder since enrolling them in a Catholic school (Stewart 2009, quoted by Notre Dame).

We must strive to have Catholic schools that are accessible to all

Neal, Derek A., “Measuring Catholic School Performance.” Public Interest, 1997, (127). Neal, Derek A., “Measuring Catholic School Performance.” Public Interest, 1997, (127).

Notre Dame ACE Program. “Renewing Our Greatest and Best Inheritance”. University of Notre Dame, 2013. htt ps://ace.nd.edu/Notre Dame ACE Program. “Renewing Our Greatest and Best Inheritance”. University of Notre Dame, 2013. htt ps://ace.nd.edu/catholic-school-advantage/renewing-our-greatest-and-best-inheritance.catholic-school-advantage/renewing-our-greatest-and-best-inheritance.

Stewart, Thomas, Wolf, Patrick, et al., “Family Refl ecti ons on the District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program.” University Stewart, Thomas, Wolf, Patrick, et al., “Family Refl ecti ons on the District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program.” University of Arkansas, 2009.of Arkansas, 2009.

In Catholic schools, the student achievement gap is smaller than in public In Catholic schools, the student achievement gap is smaller than in public schools schools

Students with multi ple disadvantages benefi t most from Catholic schools (Neal, Students with multi ple disadvantages benefi t most from Catholic schools (Neal, quoted quoted

An African-American or Lati no child is 42% more likely to graduate from high An African-American or Lati no child is 42% more likely to graduate from high school school and 2.5 ti mes more likely to graduate from college if he or she att ends a Catholic school and 2.5 ti mes more likely to graduate from college if he or she att ends a Catholic school

Inner-city Catholic school parents report taking an acti ve role in their children’s Inner-city Catholic school parents report taking an acti ve role in their children’s educati on, and they believe that parti cipati ng in the Catholic school community educati on, and they believe that parti cipati ng in the Catholic school community represents an opportunity to break the cycle of poverty (Stewart 2009, quoted by represents an opportunity to break the cycle of poverty (Stewart 2009, quoted by


Catholic schools have historically played an important role in the parishes and communiti es they serve. However, the current trajectory of families moving away from Catholic educati on not only has dire consequences for our Catholic

Church, but also for the enti re community within the boundaries of the archdiocese. Research has shown that “it is reasonable to assume that Catholic school closures portend a decline in social capital in urban communiti es” (Brinig and Garnett , 2014).

Building a stronger community

Schools that are SUSTAINABLE FOR

» Viable business model

» Make tuiti on more aff ordable

» Raise teacher salaries

Goals During the symposium that produced Worthy of the Name, Archbishop Aquila said, “The diff erence between instructi on and discipleship is that the former imparts knowledge but the latt er changes our identi ty; it gives us a diff erent worldview and forms our character.” The people of the Archdiocese of Denver must remember the value of Catholic educati on in our community and must renew their eff orts to sustain this mission of the Church to educate our young men and women to become well-formed people of great character.

Through the implementati on of a more viable business model, changes to the aff ordability of tuiti on, and increased funding, Worthy of the Name sets forth a plan to not only preserve Catholic schools, but to spark their growth. Right-sized budgets, staffi ng, and tuiti on will demonstrate responsible stewardship of the funds needed to educate our students. A shift to greater cooperati on among schools through the Offi ce of Catholic Schools will lead to greater effi ciencies. A rethinking of tuiti on and fundraising will ensure that our schools serve all who desire a Catholic educati on.

THE FUTURE are worthy of the investment


Our schools are shaping the Catholics of the future. We must share the enduring truths of the Catholic faith, which Christ himself promised would last unti l the end of ti me.

Let’s be reminded of how crucial our schools will be to future generati ons, our communiti es and God’s holy Church.

Catholic educati on has given me more than an excellent academic formati on. It has also formed me spiritually, which is much more important in the long run. I have learned to prioriti ze my faith through my religion classes and by the example of my parents’

sacrifi ce. I have also learned so much about my faith that I would not have learned without a Catholic educati on. I now understand the importance of a solid foundati on in Christ, and I hope to someday give my children the gift of Catholic educati on.”

Mary Dillon, 2017

Catholic educati on has opened my eyes to the connecti ons between faith and reason. It has prepared me to defend the truth even when it is threatened by others. I am incredibly grateful to my parents and the sacrifi ces they’ve made to give me a Catholic

educati on because I feel prepared to enter the world and live the truth of the Catholic faith in all aspects of my life.”

Rebecca Michalczyk, 2017

It is only through Catholic educati on that we receive the most full educati on with the most raw truth. My parents make a huge sacrifi ce sending me and all my siblings to Catholic school, and I will never thank them enough. In no other environment can I meet

and come into communion with people bett er than through my Catholic educati on.”

Joe Luebbers, 2017

Catholic educati on is important to me because it not only provides me with the knowledge I need to know the world bett er but myself as well. Catholic educati on has revealed to me the truth of my identi ty and the importance of my life. I appreciate my

parents giving me the chance of a Catholic educati on because it has helped me grow as an adult and give me a new valuable perspecti ve on my life and one with Christ.”

Nicole Natal, 2017

» Catholic schools tend to operate as communiti es rather than bureaucracies, which links to higher levels of teacher commitment, student engagement, and student achievement (Marks, 2009, quoted by USCCB 2014).

» Graduates of Catholic high schools are more likely to vote (Dee, 2015).

» Graduates of Catholic high schools earn 13.6% more than their public or private school counterparts (Wile, 2012).

» Catholic schools tend to produce graduates who are more civically engaged, more tolerant of diverse views, and more committ ed to service as adults (Campbell, 2001; Wolf, et al 2001, quoted by Notre Dame).

» When a Catholic school closes, neighborhood disorder increases (Brinig, Garnett , 2009). » Catholic schools provide over $24 billion a year in savings for the nati on (NCEA).

We must ensure that Catholic schools are sustainable for the future

Brinig, Margaret F. And Garnett, Nicole Stelle. Brinig, Margaret F. And Garnett, Nicole Stelle. Lost Classroom, Lost CommunityLost Classroom, Lost Community. Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2014. . Chicago: University of Chicago Press, 2014.

Dee, Thomas S. “The Effects of Catholic Schooling on Civic Participation.” International Tax Public Finance, 2005.Dee, Thomas S. “The Effects of Catholic Schooling on Civic Participation.” International Tax Public Finance, 2005.

Marks, Gary N. “Accounting for School-Sector Differences in University Entrance Performance.” Australian Journal of Education, 53, Marks, Gary N. “Accounting for School-Sector Differences in University Entrance Performance.” Australian Journal of Education, 53, 19-38.19-38.

National Catholic Education Association (NCEA). “Schools and Tuition.” NCEA. Http://www.ncea.org/NCEA/Proclaim/Catholic_National Catholic Education Association (NCEA). “Schools and Tuition.” NCEA. Http://www.ncea.org/NCEA/Proclaim/Catholic_School_Data/Schools-and-Tuition/NCEA/Proclaim/Catholic_School_Data/Schools_and_Tuition.aspx?hkey=e8a681a5-8d00-4de7c-School_Data/Schools-and-Tuition/NCEA/Proclaim/Catholic_School_Data/Schools_and_Tuition.aspx?hkey=e8a681a5-8d00-4de7c-6be68c1.6be68c1.

Notre Dame ACE Program. “Catholic School Advantage Fact Sheet.” University of Notre Dame. Https://ace.nd.edu/catho-Notre Dame ACE Program. “Catholic School Advantage Fact Sheet.” University of Notre Dame. Https://ace.nd.edu/catho-lic-school-advantage/catholic-school-advantage-fact-sheet/roman_curia/congregations/cathedral/documents/rc_con_ccatheduc_lic-school-advantage/catholic-school-advantage-fact-sheet/roman_curia/congregations/cathedral/documents/rc_con_ccatheduc_doc19770319_catholic-school_en.html.doc19770319_catholic-school_en.html.

United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). “Catholic Schools Fact Sheet.” USCCB, 2014. Http://www.usccb.org/about/United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). “Catholic Schools Fact Sheet.” USCCB, 2014. Http://www.usccb.org/about/media-relations/backgrounder/catholic-education.cfm.media-relations/backgrounder/catholic-education.cfm.

Wile, Rob. “Catholic High School Graduates Make Way More Money Than Everyone Else.” Business Insider. 23 October 2012. Wile, Rob. “Catholic High School Graduates Make Way More Money Than Everyone Else.” Business Insider. 23 October 2012. www.businessinsider.com/catholic-high-school-graduate-earnings-2012-10www.businessinsider.com/catholic-high-school-graduate-earnings-2012-10

Catholic schools tend to operate as communiti es rather than bureaucracies, which links Catholic schools tend to operate as communiti es rather than bureaucracies, which links to higher levels of teacher commitment, student engagement, and student achievement to higher levels of teacher commitment, student engagement, and student achievement

Graduates of Catholic high schools are more likely to vote (Dee, 2015).Graduates of Catholic high schools are more likely to vote (Dee, 2015).

Graduates of Catholic high schools earn 13.6% more than their public or private school Graduates of Catholic high schools earn 13.6% more than their public or private school

Catholic schools tend to produce graduates who are more civically engaged, more Catholic schools tend to produce graduates who are more civically engaged, more tolerant of diverse views, and more committ ed to service as adults (Campbell, 2001; tolerant of diverse views, and more committ ed to service as adults (Campbell, 2001;

When a Catholic school closes, neighborhood disorder increases (Brinig, Garnett , 2009).When a Catholic school closes, neighborhood disorder increases (Brinig, Garnett , 2009).


ConclusionWhat do you call schools that transform young minds into faith-fi lled men and women, on fi re with a love of Jesus Christ and a dedicati on to serving the needs of others?

What do you call schools that truly teach the whole person – body, mind, and spirit – and whose dedicated teachers talk of miracles and make them happen every day?

What do you call an educati onal system that has shown itself to be an irreplaceable force for good in communiti es, the very presence of which inspires excellence and good citi zenship?

Very simply, you call these schools Catholic.

We thank you for your past support of Catholic educati on and for your conti nued support, as we work together to build the strongest Catholic school system in the United States.

In order to secure the future of the Catholic school system and build the future of our Church, properly form the minds of our youth, and transform the communiti es of northern Colorado, we must unite as one people of faith and declare that Catholic educati on in the Archdiocese of Denver is truly Worthy of the Investment.

ANNOUNCING THE EXPANDED SEEDS OF HOPE

To assist with the goal of promoti ng accessibility and aff ordability of Catholic educati on among all families, Seeds of Hope is preparing a way to serve all 37 schools of the Archdiocese of Denver. Catholic educati on will be more aff ordable to all families that desire it.

Exciti ng new details coming later this year!

www.seedsofhopedenver.org

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Introduction - 1.cdn.edl.ioexcellence. We must have schools that are on mission, dedicated to forming intentional disciples of Jesus Christ. Our schools must be excellent in every