"The fact that in their own individual ways all members of the school community share this Christian vision, makes the school 'Catholic'; principles of the Gospel in this manner become the educational norms since the school then has them as its internal motivation and final goal." (The Catholic School, 1977, #34)

"An equally important role belongs to the teachers in safeguarding and developing the distinctive mission of the Catholic school, particularly with regard to the Christian atmosphere which should characterize its life and teaching." (The Catholic School, 1977, #73)

"If all who are responsible for the Catholic school would never lose sight of their mission and the apostolic value of their teaching, the school would enjoy better conditions in which to function in the present and would faithfully hand on its mission to future generations." (The Catholic School, 1977, #87)

"Through a carefully planned process, the entire school community - parents, students, faculty, administrators, pastors, and others - needs to be involved in the development of its goals, philosophy, and programs." (Sharing the Light of Faith, 1979, #232)

"The daily problems of school life are sometimes aggravated by misunderstandings and various tensions. A determination to collaborate in achieving common educational goals can help to overcome these difficulties and reconcile different points of view. A willingness to collaborate helps to facilitate decisions that need to be made about the ways to achieve these goals and, while preserving proper respect for school authorities, even makes it possible to conduct a critical evaluation of the school - a process in which teachers, students and families can all take part because of their common concern to work for the good of all." (The Religious Dimension of Education in a Catholic School, 1988, #39)

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