Catholic schools have the mission and freedom to educate the whole child, going above and beyond academic requirements to guide a student’s intellectual, spiritual, emotional, and moral formation.
Families are drawn to Catholic schools for the highly qualified teachers and excellent academic preparation, but also for the moral gifts they provide to students—the sense of personal accountability, the value of serving others, and the knowledge of being formed in faith, hope, and love.
The impact of our Catholic schools is profound. We can all help in forming students who are strong in their faith, who willingly serve the needs of others and reflect the goodness and beauty of Our Lord.
CAROL HERMAN, CSEF BOARD CHAIR
Among other benefits, Catholic schools positively affect students’ self-discipline, regardless of demographic factors. An analysis of national student data by researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara determined that:
Students in Catholic schools are less likely to act out or be disruptive than those in public or other private schools. They argue, fight, get angry, act impulsively, and disturb ongoing activities less frequently.
They exhibit more self-control than those in public or other private schools. They are more likely to control their temper, respect others’ property, accept their fellow students’ ideas, and handle peer pressure.