‘That they may have life’ – Bishop Philip’s vision for Catholic education
‘I have come that they may have life and have it to the full’ (John 10:10)
The Catholic Academies and Schools Office and the family of Catholic schools within the diocese fit into the diocesan Framework for Collaboration as an integral part of the Church’s mission. “The Church is absolutely convinced that the educational aims of the Catholic school in the world of today perform an essential and unique service for the Church herself” (The Catholic School, Sacred Congregation for Catholic Education).
CASO and each school are called to work in collaboration with the Bishop, within the context of the Bishop’s four diocesan priorities, working towards:
- Seeking out and drawing in the unbelieving and un-churched.
- Developing lifelong discipleship, spiritual growth and a living relationship with Jesus Christ, above all in the Holy Eucharist.
- Discerning the gifts (charisms) and the vocations God has given to the Christian community.
- Forming and supporting existing and new extraordinary apostolates.
In June 2017 Bishop Philip shared ‘That They May Have Life’ – Our Diocesan Catholic Schools and the New Evangelisation’. In this key document, the Bishop shared some new and revised policies, thoughts and aspirations relating to Catholic education and the schools of the Diocese of Portsmouth.
- Schools and Parishes: Partners in the New Evangelisation
- Schools and Eucharistic Commitment
- School Admissions and Appointments
- Enlarging Existing Schools
- Building New Schools
- Section 48 Inspections
Vision into Action
Here you will find the brochure ‘That They May Have Life’ compiled by schools in the diocese to illustrate and share the good practice taking place across the diocese to live out Bishop Philip’s vision for Catholic education and to ‘Bring people closer to God through Jesus Christ’.
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