Leader Formation

Leaders in a school or diocesan Catholic schools office have a tremendous opportunity to advance the transformation of Catholic education. Principals and superintendents assume a threefold task as spiritual leaders, educational leaders, and managerial leaders.

The leader formation programs of the ITCE aim at fostering the spiritual, intellectual, professional, and human formation of present and aspiring Catholic educational leaders.

Current Formation Opportunities

“The Identity of the Catholic School for a Culture of Dialogue” Professional Development Series

Bring ITCE leadership to your (arch)diocese or Catholic school to learn more and engage in discussion on the most recent Vatican document, which outlines a clearer awareness and consistency of the Catholic identity of the Church’s educational institutions. The up-to-date reflection and guidelines in response to the challenges of our times are applicable for every classroom, school, and diocesan office. We currently offer both one hour and three hour workshops.

1 Hour Professional Development for Catholic School Leaders

An interactive presentation and brief discussion on 6-8 practical excerpts from the “The Identity of the Catholic School for a Culture of Dialogue” in the four ITCE pillars of Spiritual, Intellectual, Cultural, and Operational. Participants will leave the session with a renewed passion in Catholic education and a better understanding of Catholic identity.

3 Hour Half-Day Workshop for Catholic School Leaders

An interactive presentation and in-depth discussions on practical excerpts from the “The Identity of the Catholic School for a Culture of Dialogue” in the four ITCE pillars of Spiritual, Intellectual, Cultural, and Operational. Participants will leave the session with a renewed passion in Catholic education and learn how to apply the principles from the Vatican document to strengthen Catholic identity in their schools.

Degree Programs at CUA

The Department of Education at The Catholic University of America has a rich tradition of preparing teachers and educators to serve in Catholic, private, and public schools.

Learn more about their program offerings for graduate students here!

Resource Library

Visit our Resource Library for free faith formation resources and materials for teachers and leaders.

Customized Programs

We partner with schools and dioceses to create customized formation programs. Contact us for more information!

“For those who occupy positions of leadership, there can be a strong temptation to consider the school like a company or business. However, schools that aim to be educating communities need those who govern them to be able to invoke the school’s reference values; they must then direct all the school’s professional and human resources in this direction.”

Congregation for Catholic Education

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