Benchmarks

Our Timing Couldn't Be Better
Education matters. How society communicates that value depends on our perspective.

Investment bankers and the financial community infused our culture with the notion of "Risk and Return." This point-counterpoint illustration quickly took hold in all walks of life. Because society has no greater duty than caring for and educating its young, the concept of Risk and Return broadens out to take on a whole new meaning.

Risks To Society of Inadequate Education

> an unprepared workforce
> adults who cannot sustain families
> adults without moral frameworks and commitments that benefit society

Peter Lynch, the celebrated financial manager, is a vigorous supporter of Catholic schools. Speaking before Catholic educators in July, 1998, Lynch remarked, "Changes in job requirements in the last 20 years have made education even more essential. There are no jobs today for people without education."

Catholic Education Returns To Society
> a productive and prepared workforce
> leaders for our civic communities and our faith
> adults who are responsive and responsible citizens

Catholic schools commit to reaching the whole child -- spiritually, intellectually and socially. Our graduates are prepared to lead and serve the community and the Church.

The Proof Is In Our Returns
Catholic school students are working to better society today. During this school year, they gave hundreds of thousands of volunteer service to the community.

National polls indicate that 80% of active Catholics are graduates of Catholic schools. Our graduates form the nucleus of parish leadership.