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Catholic Schools Week Jan 29 - Feb 4, 2012

Catholic Schools Week Jan 29 - Feb 4, 2012

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Interested in learning more about the Catholic schools in the Rockford Diocese?  You can view the schools by area (deanery) at the following links:


Why Catholic Education?

Values, Faith and Service   

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• Prepare students to encounter Jesus Christ and bring Catholic teachings into their lives and the lives of those around them.
• Reinforce faith and values taught at home by continuing their practice every day in school and co-curricular activities.
• Strive to foster student’s lifelong commitment of Christ-centered service to others.


Excellent Academics

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• Teach knowledge and skills that enable students to function well as citizens in a changing technological and multicultural society.
• Use a whole-child approach fostering intellectual, spiritual, physical, and social development.
• Employ a curriculum based on national, state, and diocesan standards.
• Find that a majority of their students consistently score above average on standardized tests.

Innovative Technology

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• Are equipped with computers, smart boards and other cutting edge hardware.
• Integrate the use of technology into the various subject areas.
• Provide instruction in the ethical and safe use of the internet and other technology.



A Nurturing & Safe EnvironmentScholar Athletes

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• Teach respect and dignity of self and others.

• Administer discipline in Christ-like manner.
• Offer an education that is personal; teachers know their students as individuals, their various learning styles, their strengths and limitations, and what motivates them.
• Cultivate an environment in which children can discuss and live a value-based life.
• Invite and encourage families to be involved in the school.

A Good Investment Graduates

• 96% of Catholic school graduates go on to further their education at some of the best colleges and universities in the country.
• Catholic education is one of the most important investments a parent can make to ensure the success of a child’s life in this world and for eternity.
• Students in Catholic schools experience a culture of service which  carries over into their adult lives often benefiting local, national and even global communities.
• Many parents choose Catholic schools for their children because of superior academics. The longer a student stays in Catholic schools, the greater is their achievement.
• Catholic school students are encouraged to question, to accept challenges, to make choices and to assume leadership roles.
• Catholic schools educate the whole child, emphasizing faith, academic achievement, self discipline, and high moral standards.
• Catholic schools make a positive difference in the lives of their
students. These schools are communities of hope which reflect God’s love and love of neighbor.

 

Contact Us

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Mr. John McGrath 
Dir of Educational Services
Diocesan Dir of Faith Formation

Mr. Michael Kagan
Superintendent of Schools
Asst. Dir. of Educational Services

Ms. Margo Shifo
Asst. Superintendent of Schools

Mrs. Susan M. Murray
Fiscal Manager for Catholic Education

Mrs. Ann Hickey
Business Manager and Administrative Asst Educational Services

Mrs. Jane Sartino
Administrative Asst
Adult Faith Formation and Ministry Formation

Mrs. Becky Ackerman
Adminstrative Asst
Religious Education and Youth Ministry

Mrs. Denise Dobrowolski
Data Entry and Web Specialist

DDRE Information
Deanery Directors of Religious Education

Postal address
Catholic Education Office
P.O. Box 7044
Rockford, Illinois 61125

Telephone: 815.399.4300
Fax: 815.399-6278

 

Our Mission

The Catholic Education Office, under the chief Teacher of the Diocese of Rockford:

leads through service
promotes faith development
fosters excellence in education
facilitates reconciliation and healing
within the educational community.

Copyright 2012 Diocese of Rockford - Department of Educational Services