Key Questions
For an organisation to be healthy, the following six critical questions must become embedded into the fabric of the organisation. Systems in areas such as: recruitment and retention, management of performance, celebration and rewards, and real-time recognition need to tie into these six question
1: Why do we exist?
- To assist in the mission of making Christ known to all people;
- To assist parents, who are the prime educators of their children, in the education and religious formation of their children;
- To be of service to the local Church - the Diocese - the Parish and the Christian home;
- To be of service to society
The Church provides Catholic schools to:
… contribute to the creation of a society that is highly educated, skilled and cultured. For this reason, the Church emphasises the contribution that Catholic schools make to the common good of society and its culture”.
The Mission and Vision for Emmaus CAT:
To provide great Catholic education across Greater Manchester to ‘rebuild the church for future generations’ in line with the Diocesan mission.
2: How do we behave?
Our habitual virtues (values)
St Luke’s Gospel story of the two disciples of Emmaus is heard by many as a contemporary reflection of their experience.
Two disciples openly share their disappointment and loss on the road; they do not disguise how they see things; they tell the story of how they lost their dreams and hopes. (Humility)
They are joined by Jesus, who listens to them and opens their mind to a larger perspective than their limited experience. In going to the table, the disciples meet the one they thought had gone forever, in the breaking of the bread. (Faithfulness)
That experience enlivens them to take the road back to Jerusalem and share their new experiences with their companions. (Service)
3: What do we do?
Enable our schools...To provide great Catholic education across Greater Manchester to ‘rebuild the church for future generations’ in line with the Diocesan mission.
4: How will we succeed?
By working collegially as a family of great schools, strong in faith, serving society.
The key strength of all the schools is that they are all distinctive and rooted within their parish communities. We intend to maintain the distinctive nature of each of the schools whilst sharing recognised good practice across the board to build a strong Catholic Trust for the future.
Aligned Autonomy
Curriculum knowledge, Character Education and Academic Rigour
Talent is key
5: What is most important now?
Strategic Focus Area 1: Mission
- To promote a distinctive Catholic Mission and culture to ensure Emmaus CAT continues to be strong in faith.
Strategic Focus Area 2: Quality of Education
- To ensure Emmaus CAT provides great schools with an ambitious curriculum for all pupils enabling them to serve society.
Strategic Focus Area 3: Academy Improvement
- To build a strong and sustainable infrastructure, making effective use of resources, enabling Emmaus CAT schools to serve society.
6: Who must do what?
