A Catholic education should be accessible to all families who want it for their children. However, even in good times, obstacles stand in the way of families seeking to provide a quality faith-based education for their children.

 

The Coronavirus pandemic is proving to be another obstacle; one that we could not foresee. Several parishes in our archdiocese are national leaders in rate of infection and death. As COVID-19 impacts households across our archdiocese, Catholic school families are among the hardest hit. Many parents are facing illness, furloughs, cuts to hourly wages, or unemployment. Others find themselves trying to balance at-home work and school schedules. Due to this disruption, the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) predicts at least a 20% reduction in tuition collection nationwide.

 

We understand the importance of a Catholic education. The Office of Catholic Schools is focused on sustaining operations without sacrificing our mission to ensure that students receive a quality educational experience which encourages the maturity of the whole person in accordance with Christ's teachings.

 

Simply put, we must help those families struggling to pay their child’s tuition. It is critical, now more than ever, that we continue to minister to and care for our students, families and employees.

 

We are grateful for your support, and we thank you for your urgently-needed generosity.
 

Click here to make a gift to the COVID-19 Tuition Assistance Fund.
 

Families in need due to circumstances caused by the Coronavirus Pandemic should contact their child(ren)'s school leader to apply for tuition assistance.