Office of Catholic Schools Catholic Schools: A Commitment Renewed | Educational Institutions | Services The Office of Catholic Schools provides leadership and support for Catholic schools as an integral, viable element of the diocesan church's educational mission. The office establishes the climate and framework for fostering excellence in education in the schools of the diocese. Handbooks and policies are written in order to bring the message of the gospel to many disciplines. The office directs and coordinates the elementary and secondary education apostolate in the diocese according to policies of the Bishop, providing service and direction for Catholic education. Any school matters are handled in this office. The office is responsible for principals, teachers and students in 6 high schools and 37 elementary school buildings. The Office of Catholic Schools provides extensive staff development programs for teachers, principals and administrators. These programs include workshops for new principals and teachers. The staff of the Office of Catholic Schools includes the Superintendent; Director of Curriculum, Instruction & Technology; Director of Certificated Personnel; Director of Government Programs and Resource Development. An office manager and secretarial personnel complete the staffing of the department. MISSION STATEMENT We believe that each Catholic school, as part of a larger believing community, has the mission to proclaim the Gospel of Jesus Christ through excellence in educational programs and service to the Catholic community in particular and society in general. The foundations of Catholic belief and practice are taught while developing a sense of community, an atmosphere for worship, and a concern for social justice. These themes permeate all aspects of the school organization and curriculum which meet the religious, academic, personal, and social needs of children. The Office of Catholic Schools provides leadership and support for Catholic schools to be an integral, viable element of the Diocesan Church's mission of education. The Office establishes the climate and framework for fostering excellence in education in the Catholic elementary schools of the Diocese. Additional Links: National Catholic Educational Association Ohio Catholic School Accrediting Association (OCSAA) Ohio Department of Education Educational Links Ohio Catholic Conference