Holy Child Network of Schools
1341 Montgomery Avenue
Rosemont, PA 19010
Phone: 610-626-1400
Email: hcschools@shcj.org
Mission & Goals
Mission
Schools of the Holy Child Jesus share in the mission of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus which is “to help others to believe that God lives and acts in them and in our world, and to rejoice in the divine presence.”*
The Schools, committed by heritage to the educational mission of the Catholic Church through the philosophy and spirituality of Cornelia Connelly, endeavor to develop mature persons capable of making choices which enrich their own lives and contribute to the lives of others.
* Constitutions of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus, 1983 revised, 1998, p. 10
Goals for the Schools of the Holy Child Jesus
Holy Child education is both a clearly defined and flexible ideal. It is a tradition rooted in Christian, Catholic values and attuned to learning opportunities that enable students to respond to life with joy, zeal, and compassion. Educators in Holy Child Schools encourage students to meet diversity and change with confidence in their own gifts and in God who has made a covenant with the human family.
The trustees, administrators, faculty, and staff commit themselves to educate by the principles outlined by the seven Goals for Schools of the Holy Child Jesus—derived from Cornelia Connelly’s original Goals published in her Book of the Order of Studies in 1863—and to lead students to embrace these values for themselves.
The Seven Goals
The principles that guide every Holy Child School, rooted in the vision of Cornelia Connelly.
1863
Cornelia Connelly’s Book of the Order of Studies
Our founder first set out these Goals for Holy Child education. Today they guide every school in the Network.
01
A Living Faith
Holy Child Schools foster a faith commitment that leads to a joyous personal relationship with God in addressing the realities of the world.
02
Catholic Community
Holy Child Schools live, learn, and worship as a dynamic Catholic community.
03
Joy of Learning
Holy Child Schools offer an intellectually challenging, innovative, and creative program of study that develops academic excellence, encourages curiosity, and instills the joy of learning.
04
Actions Not Words
Holy Child Schools promote Catholic social teaching in every facet of life as we carry out our motto “Actions Not Words.”
05
Dignity of Each Person
Holy Child Schools create a learning climate based on trust and reverence for the dignity and uniqueness of each person.
06
Personal Growth
Holy Child Schools promote the personal growth and development of all who participate in the life of the School.
07
Mission Forward
Holy Child Schools ensure the continuation and growth of Holy Child mission and philosophy in the School.
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