Catholic education was built upon the Church’s mission to encourage students to live the gospel, evangelize, and encourage them to live an authentic life that will lead them to heaven. Currently, Catholic schools are faced with the realization that the school’s sustainability, accessibility, and parental choice are being compromised. As Catholic schools continue to face an uphill battle, we as educators understand that our mission is not of this world; we work for the Kingdom and we can do all things through Christ.
Sustainability is key to Catholic schools as they are centered on forming the child as a whole – mind, body, and spirit. It provides students with spiritual and moral values through theology classes, service projects, and implementing a disciplined process that is reflected in forgiveness and love. Through Catholic education, we can create leaders that allow community members to experience the love of Jesus Christ. As a result of COVID-19, we educators have learned that we really miss the loving presence of students in the classroom.
As we gear up for the new school year, everyone at St. Charles has worked diligently to provide a safe environment for our students to ensure that we provide them the best education possible. We will be providing a remote instruction option for students who are not yet ready to make it back to school, as well as continue to provide in-class learning following all CDC and NMDOH protocols to ensure student safety.
Although we do not know what this year may hold, we can ensure that each of our students feels safe, loved, and educated. Giving the Catholic Schools sustainability and accessibility ensures that we will carry on God’s mission for us. We are allowing each student to walk as a child of Christ and establish their path to the kingdom of heaven. Here at St. Charles, we are creating future saints!