From Left: Dr. Cris Carter, Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Associate Superintendent of Catholic Schools; Dr. Donna Kearns, Principal, Good Shepherd School; Dr. Janet Barresi, Oklahoma State Superintendent of Public Instruction; Sr. Catherine Powers, C.N.D. Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Superintendent of Catholic Schools

Dear Friends,

Welcome to the Office of Catholic Schools.  Our Catholic schools exist primarily to participate in the educational mission of the Catholic Church to respond to the mandate from Jesus Christ to teach all nations.  Catholic Schools form a partnership with parents who are recognized as the first and foremost educators of their children.  To accomplish its goals, Catholic schools believe that this school/parent partnership is absolutely essential.

The Archdiocese of Oklahoma City is so proud of its school system which is made up of 22 Catholic schools - 20 elementary schools and 2 high schools.   The Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of Oklahoma City seek to offer excellent academic programs which are integrated with religious truth and values.  Students are prepared for life in today's Church and society through a strong, basic and contemporary curriculum and through instruction and formation in the beliefs, values and traditions of  the Catholic Church.  The development of the whole person of the student, spiritually, intellectually, personally, socially and physically, is the focus of Catholic education.

We urge you to explore the web pages of our many fine Catholic schools throughout this Archdiocese. We earnestly hope that you will choose one of these fine schools for your child.  There is no greater investment in your child's future.

Sincerely yours,

Sister Catherine Powers, C.N.D

Superintendent of Schools