Faith in Education ENDOWMENT
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What is the Faith in Education Endowment?
Faith in Education is a financial and spiritual commitment to help our schools advance the mission of Catholic education for years to come.
The Faith in Education endowment is an endowed fund with the Catholic Foundation of North Alabama.
Oversight of the endowment is maintained by the Investment Committee of the Catholic Foundation of North Alabama as well as the Faith in Education Review Committee. -
Why is the Faith in Education Endowment Important?
The financial model for Catholic schools today relies on funding mechanisms that go beyond that which can be supplied solely by tuition and parish support. Faith in Education seeks to make the life-changing opportunity of Catholic education more available, accessible, and affordable in our Diocese of Birmingham schools.
Catholic education provides a distinctive experience to students and families in forming the whole child in mind, body, and most significantly, spirit, preparing today's students for tomorrow's roles as faith-filled contributors to society. Faith in Education funds contribute to equipping students with the skills and habits of mind, body, and spirit to go out and be disciples in our complex world.
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How are Faith in Education funds used?
Faith in Education funds assist schools from the diocesan level to address priority needs or to advance programming in areas that may be outside the established school budget or that occur due to an unplanned need.
Each year, schools in the Diocese of Birmingham are invited to apply for a Faith in Education grant. Grant applications are reviewed by the Faith in Education grant committee and awards are announced each September at the annual Catholic Schools Office Formation Day.
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2024-2025 Faith in Education Grant Awards
- Holy Spirit Catholic School, Tuscaloosa: Theology of the Body curriculum and training
- John Carroll Catholic High School: Champions of Safety- security assessment and trainings
- Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School: Healthy Hallways and STREAM Lab Expansion
- Prince of Peace Catholic School: Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, Level I Atrium materials and training
- St. Francis Xavier Catholic School: reading interventionist
- St. John the Baptist Catholic School: 3D printing middle school equipment
- St. Joseph Regional Catholic School: Makerspace Science curriculum, carts and materials for K-5th
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2023-2024 Faith in Education Grant AWARDS
- St. Ann Catholic School- Service and Curriculum Based Outdoor Garden
- Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School- Virtues Curriculum
- John Carroll Catholic High School- Robotics Program
- St. John Paul II Catholic High School- Safety Upgrades
- St. James Catholic School- Safety Upgrades
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Supporting the Faith in Education Endowment
To help advance the mission of Catholic education for years to come, please consider making a gift through the button at the top of the page or by mailing a check to:
The Diocese of BirminghamC/O The Catholic Schools Office2121 3rd Avenue NorthBirmingham, AL 35203We are grateful for your consideration and for your support of our schools through your gifts and through your prayers!.
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