Reading Central Catholic High School

Central Catholic High School exists for the purpose of helping students build a strong foundation for life. CCHS strives to give students the tools to succeed: a solid curriculum designed to help the individual grow spiritually, academically, and socially. We provide a disciplined environment in which individuals can discover their abilities and share them with others; we promote participation in extra-curricular activities and athletic programs which support the holistic approach of forming the entire person. CCHS endeavors to prepare students to live fully human adult lives in society and to assist students in striving for the final goal of all Christians- Eternal Life in Jesus Christ!

The philosophy of education and objectives of CCHS:

1. To form a person of character through proper formation of the will development of worthy ideals, acquisition of correct habits, control of the emotions and the acquisition of moral integrity.
2. To develop personality through the practice of Christian values by encouraging a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and His Church.
3. To promote Christian service to the school, home, Church, and community.
4. To help students acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes for successful personal and family living.
5. To develop a proper respect for the body, one’s self-image and the inseparable relationship between body and soul.
6. To prepare students to assume their role in family, parochial, social, economic, and civil life in light of Christian ideals.
7. To offer the students direction toward the attainment of their vocational strengths and choice for future life.
8. To develop a sensitivity toward cultural and aesthetic values through curricular and extracurricular activities.
9. To provide a religious and intellectual environment that will stimulate a desire for virtue and scholarship.
10. To provide students with knowledge and operational skills of computer related technology and its responsible use.