Co-Responsibility

Educational Ministry in the Diocese of Lismore: Co-Responsibility in the Service of the Mission

A set of 9 images showing students, teachers, priests and families

This document was prepared by members of the clergy, the Catholic Schools Office and members of the diocese involved with Catholic education. It has been endorsed by the Council of Priests and the Board of the Company.

The ministry, principles, and ecclesial dimensions of Catholic Education stated in this document were presented by the Bishop of Lismore to Diocese of Lismore Catholic Schools in October 2021.

It provides guidance on the governance, conduct and administration of Catholic Schools and their support services.

Click here to see the Co-Responsibility in the Service of the Mission document.

To support life-giving relationships between schools and parishes, Catholic Schools of Lismore have developed a number of supporting resources. These include:

Priest and Principal Orientation (PDF)	Walking Together in the Mission of Education	Priest and Principal Relationships

This orientation is for new or new-to-parish priests and principals. It explores the structures, customs, people, and policies that influence parishes and school relationships.	This booklet provides practical examples of the ongoing commitments and behaviours that promote life-giving relationships between parishes and schools.	This resource offers practical guidance on managing areas of dissatisfaction or tension based on principles of fairness, inclusion and healing.

Priest and Principal Orientation (PDF)

Walking Together in the Mission of Education

Priest and Principal Relationships

Cover page. Title Priest and Principal Orientation

This orientation is for new or new-to-parish priests and principals. It explores the structures, customs, people, and policies that influence parishes and school relationships.

This booklet provides practical examples of the ongoing commitments and behaviours that promote life-giving relationships between parishes and schools.

This resource offers practical guidance on managing areas of dissatisfaction or tension based on principles of fairness, inclusion and healing.