Summer Institute for Catholic School Leadership

The Catholic Spiritual Leader
June 11-14, 2012

 

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INTRODUCTION
Much is riding on the Catholic identity of Catholic schools. It’s the centerpiece of our schools’ missions.  It’s what sets our schools apart and the reason they exist.

More importantly, it is a response to Jesus’ instruction to evangelize, that is, to “go into the whole world and proclaim the gospel to every creature” (Mark 16:15).  The Church is placing increasing emphasis on evangelization, and schools are an important part of this mission.  It is crucial, therefore, that Catholic school leaders know and can speak confidently from a Catholic worldview, lead out of a Catholic spirituality, and infuse Catholic identity across their schools. 

A collaborative effort of the Archdiocese of New Orlean Office of Catholic Schools, Office of Religious Education and the Loyola Institute for Ministry, this year's Summer Institute is aimed at current and potential school leaders. The Institute will include one track and focus on Catholic schools' Catholic identity.  Presenters all have expertise in Catholic education. They take a hands-on approach and are nationally known for their practical and engaging style.  As a result, participants will be able to lead their schools to become more recognizably Catholic and, therefore, more attractive to parents seeking a Catholic education for their children.  

OUTCOMES
As a result of the Summer Institute for Catholic School Leadership, participants will be able to

  • Recognize what is distinctive about the Catholic worldview
  • Speak with confidence to potential and current students, parents, graduates, faculty, staff and others about school's Catholic identity
  • Articulate the implications of a school’s Catholic identity for themselves and their vocations as leaders
  • Reflect on and lead out of Christ-centered, Catholic spirituality
  • Develop practical steps for infusing Catholic identity within their own schools and in collaboration with other Catholic schools
  • Market schools' Catholic identity in order to maintain and increase enrollment
  • Address schools' (whether diocesan or sponsored) relationship to parishes

PRESENTERS
Presenters this summer all have expertise in Catholic education. They take a hands-on approach and are nationally known for their practical and engaging style. 

Catholic
Michael Horan is a professor at Loyola Marymount University (LMU).  He has written textbook series for schools and parishes, a book for NCEA, and numerous articles on education and Catholic identity.  He is a national presenter and regularly teaches Catholic school leaders in his program at LMU. 

Spiritual
Mike Carotta has worked with adolescents for over thirty years in educational, pastoral, and clinical settings. He spent eleven years as a classroom teacher, including at Redemptorist High School in New Orleans and at St. Charles Catholic High School in LaPlace. He is the former Executive Director of the NCEA Department of Religious Education, and he is a well-known national speaker and teaches graduate courses in several Catholic universities.

Leadership
Mary Carter Waren is Dean of the School of Theology and Ministry at St. Thomas University in Miami Gardens, FL. She is a consultant in Catholic identity for Catholic schools, parishes, hospitals and other Catholic institutions. She is a nationally known and inspirational speaker for retreats and other meetings. She counts many Catholic school leaders and teachers in South Florida among her past students.  

COST
Thanks to a grant, the cost this year is $200 per participant.

SPACE IS LIMITED; REGISTER EARLY!
To Register, email Eileen Chapoton at chapoton@loyno.edu. 

SCHEDULE
Monday –Wednesday 8:30 am – 3 pm
Thursday 8:30 am – 2 pm
Breakfast (at 8:00), lunch, snacks and final luncheon are included in the cost.
 
PAST RESTAURANTS FOR FINAL LUNCHEON
Summer Institute's always include a closing lunch on Thursday at a nice New Orleans restaurant.  Past restaurants have been:

  • 2008-Antoine's
  • 2009-Dickie Brennan's Bourbon House
  • 2010-Palace Cafe
  • 2011-Ralph's on the Park

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