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The Morning Star Initiative Renewing Our Schools

The icon of the Blessed Mother, Patroness of the Morning Star Initiative

About the Morning Star Initiative

The Diocese of Rockville Centre’s Morning Star Initiative is a bold plan of Catholic evangelization (living and sharing the Gospel) for the revitalization of Catholic elementary education. In partnership with the Marianists and with the support of the Tomorrow’s Hope Foundation, the Morning Star Initiative aims to position Catholic education for a bright future, with a community of strong, expanding, and sustainable schools spread across Long Island.

Pillar I Pillar II Pillar III Pillar IV

Pillar I: Robustly Catholic Culture

Our Catholic Schools cultivate a Robustly Catholic Culture centered on the Spiritual, Intellectual, Sacramental, and Liturgical Life Of The Church.

Prayer & Scripture

Serious prayer and study of the Sacred Scriptures, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and age-appropriate Catholic apologetics in the Catholic intellectual tradition

Lives of Saints

Prayerful and thoughtful engagement with the lives of the saints as models of the universal call to holiness, mission, and service.

Catholic Mass

Meaningful development of a life of prayer, virtue, and sacramental participation, expressed especially in fidelity to the Sunday Mass.

Teachers

Impactful encounters with teachers as exemplary models and mentors of the Catholic Faith.

Pillar II: Safe and Supportive Community

Our Catholic schools provide a Safe and Supportive Community that recognizes the dignity of every person and promotes human flourishing in a familial atmosphere.

Welcoming

A welcoming community where young people are safe and supported, cherished and challenged.

Dignity

A nurturing community — rooted in the Splendor of Truth of the Sacred Scriptures and Catholic teaching on the Creed, Sacraments, Morality and Prayer — where every student is valued as a unique human person beloved of God

Catholic Social Justice

A community of the Catholic Faith committed to the Gospel of Life and Catholic social justice teaching, forming disciples of Christ who will give a courageous witness in the public square

Universal

A truly Catholic (universal) community, supportive of families of all ethnic backgrounds raising children of strong Christian character

Pillar III: Academic Excellence

Our Catholic Schools will offer academic excellence, which fosters individual growth and development according to time tested, catholic faith-based models of teaching and learning

Integrating our rich Catholic intellectual tradition with the exciting opportunities of the 21st century.

Assisting students in seeing the harmony between faith and reason in all subjects and opening them to the contemplation of the good, the true, and the beautiful

Investing in strong evangelizing teachers who encourage and inspire all students to reach their full potential.

Building a strong foundation for future success in high school, college, and careers

Pillar IV: Our Catholic Schools Are Here to Stay

Welcoming

Revitalizing Catholic education to meet the changing needs of
our community.

Sustainable

Renewing our commitment to strong and sustainable Catholic education on Long Island.

Recruiting Top Teachers

Providing the resources to attract, develop, and reward talented educators committed to the mission of Catholic education.

Stewardship

Ensuring responsible stewardship of personnel, facilities, and finances.

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Learn more about the Morning Star Initiative to renew our schools!

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