Lumen Pro Via LIGHT FOR THE WAY

Plan for Catholic Schools

Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

What is Lumen Pro Via?

Archdiocesan-wide comprehensive long range plan for Catholic schools to ensure sustained viability and

strengthen the ministry of Catholic education

Participants

• The Archdiocese• Principals and Schools• Local Boards• Pastors and Parishes• Supporters of Catholic Education

Structure

• CSO Recommendations for Ongoing and New Goal Strategies• Eight components of the plan• Goals assigned in three-year implementation schedule• Assigns primary and secondary responsibility for implementation

OLQP’s Task

Incorporation and adaption of the plan’s recommendations and goals into the five year strategic plan

Components

I. Catholic Identity

A. Catholic Core

B. Sustainability

Components

II. Excellence in Education

A. Professional Development

B. Student Achievement

C. Technology

D. Curriculum

Components

III. Leadership

A. Long Term Sustainability

B. Collaboration

C. Inner-city Catholic Schools

Components

IV. Governance

A. Active Engagement

B. Guidance

Components

V. Enrollment and Marketing

A. Growth Strategies

B. Awareness

C. Parish Support

Components

VI. Facilities

A. Standards

B. Inspections

Components

VII. Temporal Vitality

A. Funding Model

B. Procedures and Training

Components

VIII. Growth and Expansion

A. Monitor Growth

B. Feasibility Study

Conclusion

Integration of Lumen Pro Via into the strategic plan will align our school with others in the Archdiocese and provide a robust path forward for continued academic excellence and vibrant spiritual life in the Catholic tradition.

Lumen Pro Via

LIGHT FOR THE WAY