Our Vision:
The Hawaii Catholic Schools office believes that Catholic education forms the minds and hearts of youth with the message of Jesus Christ. We are committed to Catholic schools in the Diocese of Honolulu, educating youth in the faith and morals of our Church amidst the challenges of the 21st century. Our lived experience of faith challenges us to lead Catholic school communities that are nourished intellectually, spiritually, and liturgically to share the presence of Christ in the world.
About the Hawaii Catholic Schools office:
Our Mission: The Hawaii Catholic Schools office promotes the faith formation of youth helping all students learn.
Goals: HCS embraces the complexities and challenges involved in Catholic education and pledge to work together to help students learn. Based on our common commitment in providing excellent educational opportunities for youth in Hawaii we pledge to:
- Support a common vision among pastors and principals.
- Promote the integration of Catholic schools within parish life.
- Sustain Catholic social teaching as an essential part of the mission of our schools.
- Affirm the richness of the multicultural diversity in our schools. Encourage strong focused leadership to keep schools available and affordable for all students.
- Develop servant leaders in Catholic schools.
- Assist schools in all components of the accreditation process.
- Organize an informed, active network of parents, students, and educators on behalf of legislative action supported by the diocese.
Key Activities: We accomplish our mission by leadership in the following areas:
- Providing competent professional services to support, strengthen and build the Catholic identity and academic quality of Catholic schools.
- Implementing strategic planning for Catholic schools under the guidance of the Bishop and in consultation with the Diocesan Board of Education.
- Anticipating the needs of those directly working in Catholic schools.