General Assembly of Bishops in November Workshops and Regional Meetings at the General Assembly January Meeting at the USCCB March COCE Meeting Report for the Congregation for Catholic Education
Catholic schools are an aspect of the mission of the Church to preach the Gospel and as such are important to the future and vitality of the Church in the United States.
Formation of Future Leaders and Teachers Funding and Governance of Catholic Schools Outreach to Latino and Underserved Catholic Identity
What is Driving Change? 1) Shift in Catholic Population 2) Shift to Lay Leadership 3) Shift to Parent as Consumer
Catholic Population Distribution Regional Distribution Since 1950 Midwest 30% Midwest 23% North east 28% South 12% West 12% North east 46% Source: The Official Catholic Directory, respective years South 24% 1950 2010 West 25%
Catholic Population Distribution 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% Regional Distribution Since 1950 North east 46% Mid west 30% West South 12% 12% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% North east Mid West South 28% west 25% 24% 23% 1950 2010 Source: The Official Catholic Directory, respective years
Sacraments and Rites 1965 1970 1975 1980 1985 1990 1995 2000 2005 2010 2014 Baptisms in previous year 1.310m 1.089m 894,992 943,632 953,323 986,308 981,444 996,199 929,545 806,138 713,302 Confirmations in previous year -- -- -- -- -- 491,360 555,767 630,465 610,282 597,402 568,344 First Communions in previous year -- -- -- -- -- 849,919 794,576 881,321 807,066 802,300 758,034 Marriages in previous year 352,458 426,309 369,133 350,745 348,300 326,079 294,144 261,626 207,112 168,400 154,450 2013-2014 CARA Frequently Requested Church Statistics
Baptized and Practicing 96 million baptized Catholics 50 million attend mass at Christmas or Easter 36 million attend mass once a month 18 million attend mass every week Catholic Education Programs 2. 6 Million students attend Religious Education Program 1.9 million attend Catholic schools 1.7 total who attend a homeschooling program (Catholic and non- Catholic)
1965 2015
Student Populations 2,695,000 1,939,574 1,770,000 Religious Education Catholic School Home School
Teacher Faculty 1950 Brothers Priests 3% 7% Teacher Faculty 2014 1% 1% 2% Lay Teachers 14% Sisters 76% 96% Sisters Lay Teachers Priests Brothers Sisters Lay Teachers Priests Brothers
$5,870 $5,436 $5,847 $4,100 $3,383 $3,880 $2,607 $1,787 0 0 0 0 1999-2005- 2010-2014- *MEDIAN 2000 2006 2011 2015 TUITION Source: National Catholic Education Association
Shift in Parent as Consumer
1. One single governance model does not meet the needs of the diversity of our schools and communities across our country 2. Forming leaders is becoming critical to the success of the schools at the local level
Effective governance requires: 1. Clarity of vision 2. Strong leadership 3. Long-term planning Best practices in governance include Strategic planning Marketing Advancement Ethical use of financial resources Focused outreach to the wider community
5708 4912 4334 3716 947 1001 1169 866 788 832 657 754 885 840 895 895 PARISH INTER-PARISH DIOCESAN PRIVATE 1999-2000 2005-2006 2010-2011 2014-2015 NCEA Data 2014-2015
Consortium Diocesan Catholic School Network Board of Full Jurisdiction
Full Jurisdiction No Board Limited Jurisdiction School Governance Advisory Consultative
Priest/pastor education Low-teacher salary Fundraising Built in Disincentives
Catholic schools exist within two legal structures: 1) Catholic Church 2) Civil Society
Ownership Control Administration Vision Mission Mandate
Governing authority in the Church generally falls into one of three entities: a local pastor or canonical administrator a bishop or his designee (e.g. staff in the diocesan offices) a board
Mission and Philosophy Ethical and Responsible use of Finances and School Assets Catholic Identity and Proper Administration Principles of Catholic Teaching in Curriculum Support of Catholic Liturgical and Spiritual Life of Students and Staff Public Catholic Witness of the Board, Faculty and Staff
The governing body is directed and guided by statutes or by-laws. These should include: Purpose Basic organization Structure Governing principles Forms of decision-making Mode of operation
I XII VIII II XI XIII IX VII VI III IV X V XIV XII 30 Cristo Rey Jesuit Schools in 19 XI 35 Nativity Miguel Network Schools in 15 States
No board, full executive authority Executive Central Total central control Advisory, consultative board, executive oversight Consortium Board of limited jurisdiction, executive with limited authority Board of full authority, no executive Network affiliation Collaborative system Collegial Local Local management
Some important points: Collaboration and Communication are Essential Effective Governance is Vital to Change Effective Governance Depends on Effective Leadership
1. Encourage participation in our Catholic schools at the local and national levels; 2. Identify and form present and future leaders and teachers in our Catholic schools; 3. Encourage best practices of good governance, strategic planning, and ethically sound financial practices in the parishes and schools; 4. Support and strengthen new and existing models of governance which encourage lay involvement and strong boards;
5. Support mentoring and education programs for seminarians/pastors for Catholic schools; 6. Encourage creative thinking at the local level about tuition models, marketing, enrollment, and community partnerships for Catholic schools; 7. Support local and national efforts that enable parents to choose the education that is best for their child;
Thank you for your attention!!