What is Mission Effectiveness?

It’s about how we are embracing the seven Goals of a Holy Child Education

By Ann Pibel, Mayfield Librarian and Mission Effectiveness Committee Chair

My dear friend and mentor, Sr. Barbara Mullen, SHCJ, taught me so much about the spirit of Mayfield and what it means to be a member of our Holy Child community. On my last visit with her before she died, I promised her I would remember all that she taught me and I pledged to channel her strength to keep that spirit and knowledge alive through my actions.

So when Head of School Kate Morin asked me to chair the Holy Child Mission Effectiveness Steering Committee, I saw this as a message from Sr. Barbara, an opportunity to transform my promises into action. Without hesitation, I said yes.

Let me explain the Mission Effectiveness process.

Every six years, each Holy Child school is asked to examine how it is meeting the seven Goals of a Holy Child education. This “Mission Effectiveness” process provides us with a framework to look at all aspects of life at Mayfield through the lens of the Holy Child philosophy that distinguishes our school.

Students celebrate Cornelia Connelly's birthday with an all-school Mass.

Because joy is an integral part of who we are, we will celebrate our unique identity during the 2018-19 school year with special gatherings, prayer services, and other activities that enrich our understanding and appreciation of what it means to be a Holy Child school.

A team of educators from Holy Child schools across the country will help guide us through the process. Together, our Mayfield Steering Committee and the Visiting Committee will formulate a plan to ensure we retain and maintain our standing in the Holy Child Network of Schools.

I have faith that the rich and diverse collective wisdom of our community—including faculty, staff, students, parents, Board of Trustee members, and alumnae—will inform our self study in a way that will guarantee we continue to live Holy Child values.

There will be numerous opportunities to contribute to this important process. The Steering Committee invites all who have invested time, energy, and love in Mayfield to take an active role in the Mission Effectiveness cycle and celebrations.

With gratitude,

Ann Pibel

Ann Pibel, Mayfield Librarian and Mission Effectiveness Committee Chair

Goal 1

Holy Child Schools foster a faith commitment that engenders a joyous personal relationship with God in addressing the challenges of the world.

Goal 2

Holy Child Schools live, learn, and worship as a dynamic Christian community.

Goal 3

Holy Child Schools offer an intellectually challenging and creative program of study that develops a love of learning and academic excellence.

Goal 4

Holy Child Schools work for Christian principles of justice, peace, and compassion in every facet of life.

Goal 5

Holy Child Schools create a learning climate based on trust and reverence for the dignity and uniqueness of each person.

Goal 6

Holy Child Schools promote the personal growth and development of all who participate in the life of the school.

Goal 7

Holy Child Schools ensure the continuation and growth of Holy Child mission and philosophy in the school.