Dear Editor:
How important is citizenship education? Recent efforts by some Missouri lawmakers to require high school students to pass a civics test similar to the civics portion of the U.S. naturalization test have again focused attention on this important issue.
Undoubtedly, preparing students to participate as informed and active citizens in an interdependent world is a primary educational goal.
However, Catholic schools have an added opportunity and challenge to promote citizenship education within a deeper faith dimension.
"Faithful Citizenship," the call to political responsibility from the U.S. Catholic Bishops, provides the context for citizenship education in Catholic schools. "In the Catholic Tradition, responsible citizenship is a virtue, and participation in political life is a moral obligation" ("The Challenge of Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship").
Teachers at Helias Catholic High School and all Catholic schools help students to form their consciences in accord with the truth so that as citizens they can learn to make sound moral choices in addressing the many serious issues threatening the dignity of the human person.
As we celebrate Catholic Schools Week, we reaffirm our commitment to prepare our students to actively participate as informed and faithful citizens.
We also gratefully acknowledge the gift of the legacy of Catholic education which provides us with the opportunity to fully integrate faith, academics, and life.
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