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Faith and knowledge

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Faith and knowledge Diocese of Oakland Catholic Schools

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



"Go, therefore, and make disciples of all the 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. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age." (Mt 28:19-20).

When we contemplate the sacred mission of Catholic education here in the Diocese of Oakland's 49 Catholic elementary and secondary schools, Christ's words at the very end of the Gospel of Matthew simplify our mission. Just as Christ commissioned the disciples to move beyond familiar territory to grow the Church, so we, as disciples, must take this encouragement to heart as we serve the 15,000 some Catholic school students in our Diocese. Our job is fairly simple - to make disciples.

I see our sacred mission continuing to take shape as our principals report the forming of new disciples, increased baptisms among existing and transfer students, and a deep interest in the Truth contained in the gospels among our students. This year (2023/2024), our Diocese is carrying on in a 3 year arc of the Universal Eucharistic Revival with the theme of, "I am with you always." These words of Jesus Christ remind us that we are not alone in our mission and that the Word is the living Truth, not simply some ancient text of an historical personage. Our Catholic schools are committed to bringing the gospel message to each of our students and bringing the Word to life.

We are grateful for the priests, pastors, parochial administrators, and deacons who work to ensure that we have regular access to the sacraments and who work diligently to build the Kingdom of God among us. We invite new families to explore the many amazing Catholic school options in the Diocese of Oakland. From the Northern tip of Contra Costa County to the Southern end of Alameda County and everywhere in between, our Catholic schools are available to families seeking Catholic faith formation, excellent academics, and a whole-child approach to education.

At your service,

Andrew Currier, PhD
Superintendent of Schools
Diocese of Oakland