As a Catholic parent, one of the most important decisions in your life and in the lives of your children is that of choosing the education that will most benefit them. Consider the following reasons a Catholic school is right for your children. Catholic schools:

• have a proven record of academic excellence;
• work closely with you for the good of your children;
• continue the religious formation of your children begun in your home;
• have clear and precise goals;
• provide a challenging atmosphere;
• maintain a secure environment;
• have educators who believe that all children can succeed.

Whether you are a parent or not, examine the following reasons for helping Catholic schools:

At Baptism we joined the family of God and were charged to become evangelizers. We do this chiefly by acting in a Christlike manner. Catholic educators do this in a more formal manner by actively assisting in passing on the faith to the next generation. Because we are charged to be evangelizers, we need to assist those who do this on a full-time basis. We need to support our Catholic schools.

Catholic schools are a great gift to the nation. Large numbers of Catholic schools provide a top-quality education to very poor children. These children then become productive members of society.

The vast majority of priests and religious graduated from Catholic schools. In this time of diminished vocations to the priesthood and religious life, we greatly help the cause of vocations and Church leadership by supporting Catholic schools.