In
ministry begun by Jesus Christ
and inspired by the vision of
Blessed Edmund Rice, a Christian
Brother education…
Evangelizes youth within the
mission of the Church.
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A Christian Brother education
proclaims the Good News of Jesus
Christ.
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The Gospel message of Jesus
permeates the curriculum, the
activities, and all other
aspects of a Christian Brother
education.
Proclaims and witnesses to its
Catholic identity.
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A Christian Brother education
gives priority to religious
formation through formal
religious instruction and
through opportunities for faith
development and service by means
of liturgies, retreats, vocation
awareness, daily prayer, and
other programs.
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A Christian Brother education
joins in the sacramental life of
the Church, witnesses faith life
through the prominent use of
signs and symbols, fosters
devotion to Mary, and is in
union with the Church through
commitment to service and
formation of community.
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Catholic identity permeates all
endeavors of Christian Brother
education: All classes and
activities, procedures and
policies, services and programs.
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All staff involved in Christian
Brother education give daily
witness to their integral role
in the community's faith
formation.
Stands in solidarity with those
marginalized by poverty and
injustice.
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The policies, the structures,
and the climate of a Christian
Brother education witness and
promote concern for the
disadvantaged.
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A Christian Brother education
includes advocacy and education
for peace and justice, care for
the earth, and global awareness.
It prepares students to work
toward the creation of a just
society.
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A Christian Brother education
actively encourages ministries
that work with and for the poor
and marginalized.
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Education and support for
mission areas at home and abroad
characterize Christian Brother
education.
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A Christian Brother education
establishes tuition and
scholarship policies that open
its education to the poor.
Fosters and invigorates a
community of faith.
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Christian Brother education
witnesses and celebrates Gospel
values.
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A Christian Brother education
provides a disciplined, safe
atmosphere in which students are
free to grow and take
responsibility for their own
learning and for the life of the
community.
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Caring, compassionate
relationships characterize a
Christian Brother educational
community.
Celebrates the value and dignity
of each person and nurtures the
development of the whole person.
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A Christian Brother education
values the diversity of the
human family and seeks to
reflect local diversity in its
student population and
professional staff.
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Strong programs of personal,
professional, and pastoral care
are integral to a Christian
Brother education.
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A Christian Brother education
embraces human fragility and
welcomes God's healing.
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Christian Brother education
values co-curricular activities,
special events, and other
programs that are important to
students' complete education.
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A Christian Brother education
strives to provide just
remuneration for its staff.
Calls for collaboration and
shared responsibility in its
mission.
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Christian Brother education
empowers all members of the
community to share
responsibility in the shaping of
its mission.
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A Christian Brother education
collaborates with parents, the
primary educators.
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A Christian Brother education
fosters collaboration with other
Christian Brother ministries on
local, regional, and
international levels to address
common concerns and to celebrate
a common heritage.
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A Christian Brother education
encourages a deeper
understanding and understanding
and living of the charism of
Blessed Edmund.
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A Christian Brother education
promotes active participation in
governance by boards and
diocesan officials.
Pursues excellence in all its
endeavors.
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Strong academic curriculum, high
expectations, and a quest for
excellence characterize a
Christian Brother education.
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A Christian Brother education
develops a curriculum that
promotes the harmonious growth
of the whole person, fosters the
development of higher-order
thinking, and prepares its
students for life-long learning.
Philosophy
Statement
Since opening in 1955, Bergen
Catholic High School has been an
exceptional educational ministry
of the Congregation of Christian
Brothers within the Archdiocese
of Newark. We proclaim the
Gospel message of Jesus Christ,
as brought to us through the
traditions and teachings of the
Roman Catholic Church, through
the charism of Blessed Edmund
Ignatius Rice, and through the
embodiment of the Essential
Elements of a Christian Brother
Education. As a college
preparatory community of women
and men, Bergen Catholic serves
young men in grades 9-12 of
various ethnic and
socio-economic groups from
Bergen County and its vicinity.
Students are invited to
understand and make their own a
gospel vision that holds the
person of Jesus as model and
mentor for what it means to grow
as a human being. Students are
taught to hold the religious,
academic, and social dimensions
of life in balance, to develop a
respect for their gifts and
those of others, to understand
differences in ideas among
people, to use freedom in a
responsible way, and to
contribute to the creation of an
environment in which all members
of the community are welcomed
and embraced.
Objectives
I. THE SCHOOL IS COMMITTED TO:
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Respecting the dignity of the
students with differing
backgrounds, traditions and
beliefs; valuing the potential
of each person
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Enabling the student to develop
a healthy self-image and to form
positive relationships with
others
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Promoting the student’s
appreciation of his cultural
heritage
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Preparing the students through
academic training for higher
education and their vocational
roles in life
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Developing critical thinking
skills
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Providing opportunities for
students to experience God in
the wonder of creation through
worship and service to others
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Developing a critical sense in
the students to promote the
value and dignity of human life
and to challenge those forces
that threaten life
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Providing a disciplined
atmosphere in which the students
are encouraged to take
increasing responsibility for
their own education and for the
life of the school
II.
TEACHERS ARE ENCOURAGED TOWARDS:
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Implementing and embodying the
philosophy in their professional
relationships with the students,
each other, and with all members
of the school community
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Participating in the varied
aspects of school life:
religious, academic, social,
cultural
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Placing their professional
expertise at the service of the
students
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Cooperating with other
educational agencies in
developing, implementing and
evaluating curricula which
respond to the needs of the
students
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Encouraging parents to show
interest in their son’s
education and activities
III.
PARENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO WORK
AS PARTNERS IN EDUCATION BY:
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Giving the school their trust
and cooperation
·
Subscribing to the school’s
philosophy
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Ensuring that their child
respects, obeys, and cooperates
with the teachers
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Supporting the varied activities
of school life
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