Reverend Yaroslaw, pastor St. Patrick's Parish and School
Catholic Schools
The parish is a family of families
Catholic Schools
The formation of our children is first and foremost the responsibility of the parents, and is something that needs to be modeled in our homes. Thankfully, however, the Church has made it possible for parents to work alongside the greater Catholic community in helping shape the Church’s youngest members.
The parish is a family of families
Catholic Schools
The pastor is an integral member of the school community, with a specific role in overseeing the religious education curriculum and leading the liturgical life. In addition he supports the formation of teachers in their role as Catholic educators.
The parish is a family of families
The parish is a family of families
The parish is a family of families
Through its school, the parish cooperates with parents to support them in their role as the primary educators of their children, especially in the transmission of the faith, and through the school, parents and children are linked to the wider community of the parish. Parents should be involved in the life of the school through participati
Through its school, the parish cooperates with parents to support them in their role as the primary educators of their children, especially in the transmission of the faith, and through the school, parents and children are linked to the wider community of the parish. Parents should be involved in the life of the school through participation in councils and committees, as well as regular collaboration with the staff.
The Role of the Committee
- Acknowledge that Catholic schools’ function within the structure of the Catholic Church and are an expression of its mission.
- Understand that the Catholic school that they are called to serve functions within the structure of the Catholic Independent School Vancouver Archdiocese (CISVA).
- Understand that the role of the Education Committee is to implement policies and decisions of the CISVA Board of Directors.
- Participate in long-term planning in consultation with school stakeholders: Pastor, Principal, parents. Examples include, financial and capital plans and strategic plans.
- Ensure the safe and orderly operation of the school in the following areas: collection of fees, payment of operating expenses, facilities, maintenance, parent participation, etc.
- Prepare the budget for the operation and maintenance of the school. Such a budget requires approval of the Pastor/Archbishop's Representative.
- Ensure that proper books and financial records are kept for the purposes of claiming government grants and issuing tax receipts. The Education Committee will complete and submit reports and other documents as may be required by the Board of Directors or the Superintendent.
- Ensure adherence to CISVA Policy 306 in relation to hiring of school personnel and Policy 304 in cases on non-renewal of school personnel.
- Support and recognize the Principal as the educational leader and chief administrator in the school.
- Assume other duties as are assigned to Education Committees from time to time by CISVA.
