The Office of Catholic Schools will:

• care for the People of God through servant leadership;
• advance the educational and catechetical mission of the Catholic Church;
• develop curriculum that will provide the foundation for students to think critically and globally, and to become productive, virtuous citizens;
• provide leadership, formation, and professional development;
• utilize research findings for making sound decisions;
• foster collaboration of resources among other Catholic agencies, parishes, and secular educational programs;
• advocate recognition of and support for Catholic schools;
• further the institutional advancement of Catholic schools; and
• seek avenues for equitable distribution of resources.