Not only religion class, but also the very climate of the school, upholds the spirit of the Gospel. These practices reflect a respect for the individual. In a Catholic school, Gospel values are lived and proclaimed. Teachers use everyday experiences to deepen student's awareness of the precious dignity God gives to each human being. These teachers form a community of faith and extend this community to the students and their parents.
Catholic schools welcome differences among persons and support persons with special needs.
Parents are active, teachers are accessible. Students understand Christian service as going out to see, respond, and meet people's needs. Students have the unique opportunity to celebrate their communal bonds in the liturgy and in other prayer opportunities. With their classmates and teachers, they turn to God, linking their lives and their faith. Ibid, pages 2-3.