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Bishops of NSW and the ACT (2007). //Catholic Schools at a Crossroads// – Pastoral Letter of the Bishops of NSW and the ACT, PN2266. 

 “We invite all those involved with our Catholic schools to reflect with us on the implications of enrolment trends in NSW-ACT, especially the rising proportion of nominally-Catholic and other-than-Catholic enrolments, and the need to ensure participation by all social strata of our community, especially the poor.” (p. 9).

“We invite all those involved with our Catholic schools to join in reaffirming our commitment to the Catholic identity of our schools and in continuing to demonstrate this clearly in the future.” (p.10)

“Evangelisation means proclaiming the Good news of salvation in Jesus Christ. Its goal is bringing people to faith through a personal encounter with Him. It is to be distinguished from catechesis, which involves deepening and instructing that faith already received.” (p.12) “All Christians receive the gift of faith at Baptism, and many others carry “the seeds of faith” within their hearts. But many of them need the Gospel to be proclaimed to them anew. ... Genuine faith cannot be imposed: it is freely received or rejected. If we are “up front” about our educational and catechetical goals with any prospective student, teacher or parent, while encouraging students to engage with open hearts and reasoning, then we are fully justified in engaging minds in activities of witness, formation and service.” (p.12).

"Faith, like a seed newly planted in the soil of the human heart, needs water and light. That is why our schools must deepen and instruct the faith once received." (p.14)

“Young people in our schools and their families deserve no less than the fullness of “the faith that comes to us from the apostles.” (Eucharistic Prayer 1) Therefore enthusiasm for social justice, ecology, the charism of the founder or some particular school initiative must always be situated within the broader context of Catholic faith and morals. It must never eclipse the building of a relationship with Jesus Christ and his Church.” (P. 14)

“Catholic schools have reached a critical moment in their history. Changes in educational and cultural context and in enrolment patterns provide new challenges and opportunities.” (p.20)

“Evangelising, forming and otherwise educating our next generation is not the task of our schools alone: it requires a common effort from all our families, parishes and agencies. Nevertheless we look to those involved in our schools to ensure that their very significant resources available, as far as possible, what the Catholic community rightly expects: young men and women of character and faith whose individual gifts are nurtured to their highest potential so that they can contribute effectively to the Church, society and culture.” (P. 20).