Our Mission

Central Catholic High School makes Jesus known and loved.
We educate the whole person for college and for life, with particular care for the least favored and those in need.

The Philosophy of Central Catholic High School
Marks of the Marist Student

The Philosophy of Central Catholic High School

Central Catholic High School, founded by the Marist Brothers of the Schools, participates in the educational ministry of the Catholic Church.

Its purpose is threefold:

to have students develop a relationship with Jesus and bear witness to His message,
to build a community that respects and promotes the dignity of every person, and
to help students develop their God-given talents and use them in the service of others.

The school, inspired by the spirit of Saint Marcellin Champagnat, the founder of the Marist Brothers, seeks to emulate the role of Mary through the nurturing of youth by a caring faculty and in the showing of a special concern for the less fortunate.

To achieve these ends, Central Catholic's college preparatory curriculum and its extra-curricular activities are designed to foster the spiritual, moral, intellectual, emotional and physical growth of the whole person.

Central Catholic promotes a respect for democratic ideals and recognizes the value of a student body, which respects diversity of cultural, ethnic, and social backgrounds.

Moreover, recognizing that learning is a life-long process, the school encourages students to think critically and exhibit a willingness to help create a world, which is just and respectful of all God’s creation.

Central Catholic High School is fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.

Marks of the Marist Student

As Marists educators who follow in the footsteps of Saint Marcellin Champagnat, we are called to evangelize and make Jesus Christ known and loved through the complete education of young men and women.

We accompany our students in their development as people who are rooted in Gospel and Marist values, who develop into good Christians and good citizens, “harmonizing faith, culture and life.”

As such, Marist students should be:

Faith-filled Disciples: Marist students come to possess a strong sense of God and a personal relationship with Jesus, Mary and Saint Marcellin fostered through religious formation, a sacramental life, and prayer.
Empowered Witnesses: Marist students, recognizing Mary as their model and companion, become joyful witnesses to God’s love in their lives, enabling them to see Christ in others, to live simply, morally and with integrity, respecting all of life and creation.
Agents of Justice and Service: Marist students grow in their understanding of Catholic social teaching and stand in compassionate solidarity with the least favored.
Leaders: Marist students recognize that they are lovingly created by God with unique gifts and talents which, through their Baptism, they are called to develop and share with the Church and the wider community.
Spirit-filled members of Family & Community: Marist students embody a spirit which celebrates and welcomes all.

Our Declaration of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Central Catholic High School seeks to uphold anti-racist practices and promote empathetic attitudes to reflect a just and inclusive community that celebrates the identities, gifts, and dignity of its members. We condemn thoughts, words, and actions that harm one’s humanity. We call each other to follow Jesus’ example of love.

Introduction to the Declaration of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Introduction to the Declaration of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Dear Members of the Central Catholic Family,

Thank you for taking the time to read our Declaration of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. I am grateful to a great many of our faculty and staff who have worked diligently to prepare this important statement. I am also proud of the contribution of students and alumni who have shared their experiences and whose passion is reflected in our Declaration.

Central Catholic High School is and should be a learning community, and, as such, we should continually grow in our knowledge of what is true and good. We recognize that, as a human institution, we do not always live up to the ideals that we set for ourselves, but we are committed to building a community where the dignity of every person is respected. Central is a microcosm of our society, and while we always strive to live out our mission, we apologize for those times when members of our community have not felt that their whole selves were welcome.

In the parable of the lost sheep, Jesus talks of the shepherd who leaves the 99 to find and bring back the one who was lost. To all members of our Central Catholic Family, if you have been one of the 99, we celebrate with you on the pride and joy you take in your Central experience. If you are the one, we are sorry. Our Declaration is our commitment to always look out for all… especially the one who may get lost.

This commitment to diversity and inclusion arises from our aspirations about the community we want Central Catholic to be, the experience we hope to provide our students, and the moral character they will develop during their time with us. It goes to the heart of our mission, to who we are and to what we want to be.

Peace,

Christopher F. Sullivan '81

President, Central Catholic High School

The Full Declaration of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Central Catholic High School celebrates the identities, gifts, and dignity of all of its members as each enhances the excellence and enriches the traditions of our school.

We seek to uphold anti-racist practices and promote empathetic attitudes to reflect a just and inclusive community.

We condemn thoughts, words, and actions that harm one’s humanity.

We honor the experiences of all individuals and groups, including but not limited to: race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, ability (physical and learning differences), gender, sexual orientation, age, and socioeconomic background.

As a Marist school rooted in God’s love and dedicated to emulating Jesus’ radical ways, we strive to be in solidarity with each other. We share St. Marcellin Champagnat’s belief that “to bring up children properly, we must love them and love them all equally.” Through a commitment to consistent reflection and honest dialogues, we will further educate ourselves as agents of justice and change to ensure a welcoming environment for all who study, work, and visit this institution.

As one Central family of students, alumni, caretakers, faculty, staff, administrators, and Marist Brothers, we recognize that:
• Jesus lives in every person,
• growth comes with vulnerability,
• everyone holds implicit prejudice and has room to grow,
• humility, patience, and accountability are at the core of challenging one’s self and each other,
• the commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity is an ongoing collective and individual effort.

We Are Marist

Guided by the vision of Saint Marcellin Champagnat, we are inspired to make the world a better place by serving and leading.

Marist Family Spirit distinguishes who we are and is the cornerstone of our Central Catholic community.

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