The "telos" of Catholic education stands in stark contrast to that of modern, mainstream education, which has defined its highest purpose as the human centric pursuit of personal and societal progress and freedom devoid of any orienting truth. It is in this context thus, as we hear from the Vatican’s document, that we come to recognize the great duty we have to educate and give witness to a radically different vision for education for our modern times, one that we believe is best for the world.
As we celebrate Catholic Schools Week (January 28-February 3), we honor the great gift of educational opportunities which flow from the heart of the Catholic Church’s mission.