​​The aim of this focus area is to further engage students and staff in the beauty and depth of the Catholic faith through effective methods of formation, both old and new, that speak to the contemporary experience of believers and those searching for faith and meaning.

Our Catholic schools are often the primary point of contact families have with the Church. We embrace the responsibility to live out the Great Commission (Mt 28:19-20), ensuring God’s mission is the heart of all our endeavours in a way that is engaging and faithful to the Catholic Tradition.

Inspired by Pope Leo XIV’s Apostolic Letter, Drawing New Maps of Hope, we strive to “be a beacon: not a nostalgic refuge, but a laboratory of discernment, pedagogical innovation and prophetic witness”, aiming to reveal God’s love through Jesus and helping every member of our school communities experience “life to the full” (Jn 10:10).

Strategies
Improvement indicators

Strategies

To drive improvement in this focus area, we will:

  • Move from passive learning to engaging students as active participants in their own formation journey. 
  • Create environments where students and staff can deepen their faith and express it every day. 
  • Provide staff with accessible formation in Scripture, liturgy, theology, and Catholic Social Teaching. 
  • Develop resources that help teachers link all curriculum areas to the Catholic intellectual tradition. 
  • Promote new and creative links between schools, families, and local parishes.

Improvement indicators

Progress against this focus area will be measured by:

  • Student perception of faith formation efficacy, relevance, and meaning
  • Teacher confidence engaging students in light of the Catholic faith
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