How to Support Catholic Education

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Catholic schools are a great blessing for the Church and they need our support today more than ever. Catholic schools give witness to the presence of Christ in the world by their very existence; they embody the unity that exists between intellect and spirituality; and they proclaim the good news of salvation to all. There are many ways to support Catholic education.

First and foremost, if your children are not currently attending Catholic schools, please visit your local Catholic school and find out how a Catholic education can make a positive difference in their lives. Before you visit, you might enjoy 101 Reasons to Send Your Child to a Catholic School. If you’re concerned about the cost of Catholic education in difficult economic times, you might want to read Top 5 Reasons to Send Your Child to a Catholic School Now.

If you’ve already experienced the benefits of a Catholic education, consider the following ways you can support the ongoing mission of Catholic schools:

• Join Notre Dame’s ACE Advocates for Catholic Schools, a national movement to unite advocates of Catholic schools. It’s free, and your membership will connect you with others who care deeply about strengthening Catholic education.
• Volunteer at your local Catholic school.
• Sponsor a student financially so that everyone who wishes can have access to Catholic education.
• Keep updated on Catholic school news and resources by subscribing to Catholic School Chronicle. New articles can be emailed to you automatically (no spam–we promise!) by filling out the email form on the right hand side of the web site; Catholic School Chronicle can also be added to your favorite RSS reader by clicking on the orange radio button in the right sidebar.
• Show how much you love Catholic schools by visiting the Catholic School Chronicle Facebook page and click the “Like” button.
• Keep track of Catholic school news through the Catholic School Chronicle Twitter feed.
• Show appreciation to a Catholic school teacher by purchasing a gift for them at the Catholic Teacher Book and Gift Store.
• Visit other blogs by Catholic teachers and catechists and encourage them in their vocation.

If you’re a Catholic school teacher or administrator, thanks for your commitment to spreading the gospel. Let me know if you have a blog or website–I’d love to add it to the list.

May God continue to bless the work of Catholic educators.