A new plan for school engagement Catholic Mission has established a reputation as an outstanding provider of formation services for the entire Catholic Education sector. Our innovative and interactive schools program engage the heads, hearts and hands of students and their families, enabling them to contribute support to communities in need around the world. This year we have unveiled a new strategy to closely integrate what we can offer the sector in these areas. A team of Catholic Mission staff, highly experienced in education and mission formation, led the development of the strategy, identifying the core areas where we offer Catholic Education the greatest value for their mission needs and articulating a plan for their development and enhancement. The result: a suite of initiatives that aim to engage young people across Australia, as well as those who support their
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education, with the work of global mission through student and staff formation, immersion opportunities, Socktober, workplace giving and community partnerships. Matt Poynting, National Community Engagement Officer and Chair of the strategy development committee, says:
“Catholic Mission has for decades delivered a strong and rich strategy for engagement with mission among Australian school students and staff”. “It’s a big step forward for us to formalise a new strategy framework and ensure that we are all working continuously to strengthen our national schools program.” To find out more about how you can get involved, scan the QR code above or head to catholicmission.org.au/schools. •
Schools Community Engagement
Catholic Mission’s Schools Engagement Strategy is grounded on six pillars (outside ring), achieved through three actions; Form in Mission; Pray, Advocate, Act; and Fundraise.
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