The Newman Guide, known for its post-secondary school endorsements, is expanding to recognize K-12 institutions “that are committed to upholding the standards of faithful Catholic education.”
Since 2007, the Newman Guide, published by the Cardinal Newman Society, has provided a list of Catholic colleges that “have strong policies and standards that uphold Catholic identity from academics and athletics to faculty hiring and campus life.” The Newman Guide currently recognizes 23 colleges, including schools such as Franciscan University of Steubenville, Ave Maria University, the University of Dallas, and Christendom College.
Now, the Newman Guide will also recognize elementary and high schools that meet their standards, which includes upholding their Five Principles of Catholic Identity in Education:
- Catholic education is rooted in and inspired by the divine, salvific mission of the Catholic Church.
- Catholic education models Christian communion and Catholic identity.
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See the full article by Joseph Prendergast, May 18, 2023