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To be Catholic is to Teach

on Wednesday, 02 February 2011.

Bishop David O’Connell is featured in a wonderful six-minute video in support of the Diocese of Trenton’s annual appeal fund drive.  The recurring theme of the video is, “To be Catholic is to teach.”  Numerous individuals – a teacher, a parent, a public policy advocate, a corporate CEO, and others – explain how, through their lives and work, they teach the Catholic faith.
 
The video concludes with an impassioned request from Bishop O’Connell for financial support for the evangelical and charitable work of his diocese.   In pledging that all of the diocese’s Catholic schools will re-open next school year, he acknowledges that the future sustainability of the Catholic school system will depend on the community:  “There is no other way to face this challenge but to turn to you.  Our success will be determined by your courage and your generosity.”
 
The video hits on a central belief of the ACE Advocates movement: 
 
Everyone has a role to play in making Catholic schools strong.  It’s easy to see how teachers and parents contribute to this mission, but the fact of the matter is that we all have a role to play.  The future of our schools depends on the Catholic community – along with others of goodwill – believing in the value of these extraordinary apostolates of hope, and working to ensure they remain faithful, excellent, and accessible.  
 
So, what can you do?  Here are some ideas:

 
With your help, ACE Advocates is mobilizing Catholic school supporters across the country.  Thank you for joining the movement!
 
Chuck

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