Dear Parents,
Today’s students will become tomorrow’s leaders. T
he most important job we have
as parents and educators is putting our students in a position to maximize his or her full potential. This is an awesome responsibility. HFCS works everyday to create an environment that will cultivate and nurture our students both spiritually and academically. It is through our students that our shared Christian values and morals will live on into the future.
The more educated they become; the more likely they will be to assume the kind of leadership roles that will allow them to positively impact society. The purpose of HFCS is the formation of young men and women who will be good citizens of the world, loving God and serving neighbor.
This week, HFCS is all about celebrating Catholic Schools. Catholic Schools exist to introduce students to Jesus Christ, and to assist them as they grow in their love of Him.
We strive to be more at Holy Family Catholic School. We believe that school is not merely an instrument for the acquisition of information that will improve the chances of worldly success and a more comfortable standard of living. Such an impoverished vision of education is not Catholic.
In the face of increasing secularization, Catholic schools provide an atmosphere that privileges Gospel values and the role of parents as the primary educators of their children.
Catholic schools have shown unparalleled success in educating children, promoting a lifelong commitment to faith and virtue, and encouraging civic engagement. While government leaders look frantically for programs and initiatives to improve education in America, Catholic schools maintain their track record of serving children and families admirably well, closing the achievement gap for poor and minority students, and doing so at a fraction of the cost of public schools.
Society enables life to become so complex that we lose sight of keeping the main
“thing”
– the main
“thing”
: Spiritual Life, family life, relationships, not gossiping, forgiveness, work, staying away from negativity, happiness and making time for others. HFCS works because we come together in community for the benefit of others. Let us come together this week and celebrate your Catholic School.
Mr. Aubert
