Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

S.C.O.P.E. (Students Can Open People’s Eyes) supports multicultural students in their CCHS experience. The goal of SCOPE is for members to build relationships with peers, develop cultural agility through intercultural interaction, and create a network of support for multicultural students at CCHS while maintaining and sharing their identity and cultural values. SCOPE members participate in special retreat days and additional social, positive, and informative activities throughout the year.

The Anime Club meets to discuss, view and share appreciation for Japanese Anime culture. Club meetings often include viewings and discussion and occasionally involve games and often include food.  Additional club activities may include movie nights to local theaters and dinners at local Japanese restaurants. 

Be the CAUSE is an interactive workshop where we learn and discuss topics around social and racial equity and justice and discuss practical ways to create a more inclusive environment here at CCHS.

Who should participate in this?

• Student-Athletes and Athletic Captains
• Student Club and Activity Representatives
• Student Council E-Board Members
• And all other students who are interested in making Central Catholic a more welcoming place for all of its students.

Participants will receive a Be the CAUSE certificate in diversity awareness and leadership from Merrimack College.

Central Catholic is one of over 1,600 Best Buddies chapters at the high school level.

Best Buddies "is a nonprofit organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities and support for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities."

Camp Champagnat is a fun and action packed three-day experience that promotes leadership in the Marist tradition. Participants discover the key elements of leadership and making a difference through the activities and games presented by the team of Student Leaders.

Lessons learned through St. Marcellin Champagnat's life serve as the foundation for the camp. By attending Camp Champagnat, participants become more connected to the CCHS community and are encouraged to take on a greater leadership role in their lives and at CCHS.

The Chinese Culture Club brings Chinese and other Asian traditions and celebrations to CCHS students. Members of the club explore Chinese culture through authentic Chinese cuisine, movies, festivals and celebrations. The club also hosts a weekly Chinese language table which encourages all CCHS students of any speaking capacity to come and converse in Chinese Mandarin. Previous experience speaking the Chinese language is not required. Anyone with a genuine interest in the Chinese way of life is encouraged to join.

CROWN stands for Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair.

Wear your CROWN with pride and attend the first Central Catholic curly hair club.

As members of the natural hair community, we aim to encourage all students of all hair types to learn more about natural hair.

In this Club, we’ll teach about how to maintain natural hair (curls, waves etc.) as well as empower students to learn about and take pride in their hair.

The Middle Eastern Cultural Club’s mission is based on the desire to create and deepen cultural awareness and to build a strong sense of community that is open-minded and judgment-free.

There are no requirements to join this club, and it is open to all Central Catholic students regardless of heritage, so that we all may learn about other traditions and cultures.

This Club hosts events like presentations and bake sales to generate cultural awareness and fundraise for nonprofit organizations.

The Model United Nations (M.U.N.) Club gives students an opportunity to understand and participate in the UN concept of government. Students are encouraged to learn about different nations' perspectives and involvement in world affairs. The club participates in UN Model Conferences in the Fall and Spring competing with other schools.

The Passport Club is designed to expose students to cultural backgrounds and experiences that they might not have otherwise encountered. Special trips and cultural activities are planned throughout the year.

Spectrum celebrates that we are created in God’s image and that we all deserve to be treated with respect and dignity.

The goal of Spectrum is to promote Catholic understanding, compassion and commitment to social justice for the LGTBQ community and their allies. Through various events and activities, Spectrum works to build acceptance and support within the Central Catholic community and have fun in the process.