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MISSION STATEMENT

The Catholic Schools of the Diocese of Gary, following the command "TO TEACH AS JESUS DID" are committed to the educational MISSION of the Church.

Recognizing the cultural diversity of the people of our Diocese and the need to prepare our students to become globally responsible Christians in the Catholic tradition, we, as church, work collaboratively to provide quality education for the total child in affirming school communities built on a foundation of Eucharist, Prayer, and Gospel Living.

To this end, our Catholic Schools are dedicated to:

Creating and celebrating an understanding of the world in the light of the Gospel and Eucharist

Instilling the desire for Christian service to the community

Encouraging social responsibility in an effort to promote peace and justice

Developing a Christ-like atmosphere of care and respect

Fostering self-esteem, leadership and personal responsibility

Striving for academic excellence

Sharing with parents in the educational mission of the Church

PURPOSE

The Schools Office serves the 30 Catholic elementary and high schools in the Diocese of Gary. There are 19 elementary and two high schools in Lake County; three elementary schools in Porter County; and five elementary and one high school in LaPorte County. All the schools are accredited by the state of Indiana through the Performance Based Accreditation process.

The Catholic Schools of the Diocese are an essential part of the total educational mission of the Church of Gary. Because all but four schools are parish based, much authority and responsibility for the implementation of the mission of the Catholic school lies with local pastor/principal leadership. The Catholic Schools office provides services, resources, and facilitates for the Catholic school communities.

SERVICES

Provides annual Principals’ Workshop

Provides New Teacher Orientation

Revises Curriculum Guides according to Indiana’s Textbook Adoption Cycle

Provides local or regional staff development opportunities

Prepares all teacher and principal contracts

Provides all diocesan forms

Coordinates Indiana Federation of Catholic School Parents, which advocates Catholic education

Maintains a file of teacher applicants

Provides leadership development program for teachers interested in role of principal

Collaborates with Office of Ministry Formation to provide formation program for principals

CONTACT INFORMATION

The Office of Catholic Schools
9292 Broadway
Merrillville IN 46410
219.769.9292
Superintendent ext. 233
Coordinator of School Visits ext. 234

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