The existence of the Catholic Education Office reflects a commitment of the Bishop, and the whole Catholic community of the Catholic Diocese of Christchurch, to the education of the young, and not so young, within a faith environment, grounded in the vision of Christ. This education takes place in the Parishes and in the Schools of the Diocese.
Our role, as administrators, is to minister to the ministers; our role is one of service. In responding to the direction and imperatives given to us above, we have developed, and are committed to faithfully responding to, and realising, the following vision, purpose and mission: