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Diocese of Oakland Catholic Schools

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Faith and knowledge Diocese of Oakland Catholic Schools /faith _self

Academic Excellence Catholic schools take tests seriously, but we know that they are only one measure of success. /academics-1 _self

Faith As children grow they have many questions about the world, powers greater than themselves and their relationship with God. What do you want your children to believe? /faith _self

Community Service Sharing hopes, dreams, and experiences is the best way to learn how to treat others. /community _self

Character How do children learn to distinguish right from wrong and how to behave in a world full of troubles and temptations? What do you want your child to value? /character _self

from the superintendent

As we enter into year three of the Eucharistic Revival for the 2024/2025 school year, Faithful Catholics are being called to, "go and make disciples!" Our Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Oakland are uniquely suited to educate children in the truths contained in the Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ. The value of Catholic education is manifold, but our value primarily stems from our mission to educate each student, regardless of background, in the teachings of Jesus Christ in the context of the sacraments and the traditions of the Roman Catholic Church. When these aspects are approached with reverence, sincerity, and true belief our schools are places of genuine encounter with the Living Christ and, therefore, places where disciples are educated, encouraged, and taught to trust in the Lord.

This is why we invite you to join us in our mission. This is why we encourage our teachers to fully embrace the beauty of our Faith. This is why we choose Catholic education. Principals, teachers, and staff throughout the Diocese of Oakland are actively working to serve the Lord in this noble and all-important mission of making disciples.

One critical approach we are taking in helping form missionary disciples is by educating our students in Virtue. Our students are learning to engage the world's many challenges and moral dilemmas (age appropriately) through the lens of the virtues. When our students cultivate strength in the Cardinal Virtues of Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, and Temperance, they build confidence, self reliance, and the strength to overcome so many challenges in life and challenges to faith. With the momentum given to us through the Holy Spirit, our students will be equipped to transform the world and to GO forth with confidence and trust in the Lord.

At your service,

Andrew Currier, PhD
Superintendent of Schools
Diocese of Oakland