Catholic schools said to play 'vital role' in church's mission

Published: 2005-05-31

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- "Catholic schools play a vital role in the evangelizing mission of the church," says a statement that the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops will be asked to adopt in June. The nation's bishops are to meet in Chicago June 16-18. The proposed statement on Catholic education is titled "Renewing Our Commitment to Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools in the Third Millennium." "Our young people are the church of today and tomorrow," it says. "It is imperative that we provide them with schools ready to address their spiritual, moral and academic needs." The statement says, "We are convinced that Catholic schools continue to be the most effective means available to the church for the education of children and young people. ... We must continue to give all parents the choice of an education which no other school can supply -- excellent academics rooted in sound Catholic values."

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