The most important thing you can give your children is an excellent education, steeped in the Catholic values you treasure. The Archdiocese of Washington has a long history of spreading the Gospel through Catholic education in our parishes and schools.
Today, nearly 30,000 children attend 98 Catholic schools in the archdiocese, where our schools serve as communities of faith and service, developing each student fully as a child of God through the four pillars of Catholic schools:
Catholic Identity
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Catholic identity is intrinsic to our schools and the reason for their success. Our mission is to educate all students in a Christian environment, welcoming children of all faiths. We promote the value of the individual as we encourage mutual respect through our Catholic faith and traditions. Learn more about our Catholic Identity > |
Academic Excellence
With a strong educational foundation and rigorous academic programs, our students are prepared to meet the challenges and opportunities of a changing multicultural society in the light of Christ’s teachings. Our schools are fully accredited and all teachers are certified in their specific areas. We are committed to academic excellence as reflected in the high test scores, placement and achievements of our students. Learn more about our Academic Excellence > |
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Accessibility
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Our schools are geographically accessible to as many students as possible. Our Catholic schools are strategically located to provide the reasonable hope for most children to be able to get to a Catholic school in a given general area. Within our schools, the programs we offer meet the needs of a wide variety of students. Our students are able to learn, immersed in a nurtured and safe environment. Learn more about our Accessibility > |
Affordability
Careful planning has been undertaken to keep the cost of Catholic education within the reach of families. The tuition assistance program is one of the ways the Archdiocese of Washington is helps many children realize the dream of a Catholic education. Over the past four years, the tuition assistance program has increased from $800,000 offered to $5 million. Learn more about our Affordability > |
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“Our children today, as they grow up in an ever more complex world, need to be firmly grounded in knowledge
of the authentic faith the Church professes so they
can be prepared to live a full, happy and holy life
in communion with Christ.”
~ Archbishop Donald Wuerl, from his pastoral letter Catholic Education: Looking to the future with confidence |
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