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CEIST - Catholic Education, an Irish Schools Trust
IndustryEducation
Founded2007
HeadquartersSummit House, Embassy Office Park, Kill, Naas, County Kildare, W91 VKOT,
Ireland
Number of locations
107 (2019)
Area served
Republic of Ireland
Key people
Marie Griffin (CEO)
Websitewww.ceist.ie

Catholic Education, an Irish Schools Trust (CEIST) is the trustee body for 107 Catholic Voluntary Secondary Schools in Ireland. CEIST provides the moral and legal framework that enable its schools to offer second level  Catholic education in Ireland.  Its role is built on the  vision of its five founding congregations Daughters of Charity, Presentation Sisters, Sisters of the Christian Retreat, Sisters of Mercy and Missionaries of the Sacred Heart. These religious congregations established CEIST in 2007 to ensure the viability of Catholic Education at post-primary level in Ireland into the future.[1]

At the same time, the congregations also entered into another collaborative arrangement, to be known as the EDUCENA Foundation. EDUCENA operates with a twofold mission: upholding the distinct Catholic character of their schools and overseeing the management of entrusted properties meant for the advancement of Catholic education's mission and stability.[2]

Organisation[edit]

CEIST CLG was incorporated in May 2007. The religious congregations appointed 16 CEIST members - 11 religious and five lay. The board of directors has 12 members - three religious and nine lay.[3]

Day-to-day management remains the responsibility of each school's management, in accord with the Education Act 1998.[4] The schools are supported by the trustees from the central office.[5]

It currently[when?] oversees approximately 58,000 students and 4,000 teachers and administrative staff. Currently,[when?] one in six second level students in Ireland attends a CEIST secondary school.[6]

Background[edit]

The origins of CEIST lie in the five Catholic Religious Congregations, with a history of over 350 years in post-primary education. Nonetheless, the challenges of the 21st century prompted the need for innovative frameworks, guaranteeing the relevance of Catholic secondary education as a viable option in today's diverse Ireland.[1]

On that basis, provincial leaders of the five Religious Congregations signed the Charter of a new education organisation to be known as CEIST, an acronym for Catholic Education, an Irish Schools Trust. The Trust was officially established on 1 February 2007.[1]

Ethos[edit]

CEIST's fundamental principles aim to uphold and nurture the well-being of the individuals central to its educational institutions – encompassing students, faculty, and parents.

Those values are:

-                     Promoting Spiritual and Human Development;

-                     Achieving Quality in Teaching and Learning;

-                     Showing Respect to Every Person;

-                     Creating Community;

-                     Being Just and Responsible.[2]

The students are taught values such as love, compassion, forgiveness, and social justice, which form the foundation of their character and guide their interactions with others. CEIST schools empower students to become compassionate, responsible, and well-rounded individuals who embrace their faith, excel academically and contribute positively to society.

Education[edit]

The 107 CEIST schools are well distributed across the whole island of Ireland.[7] CEIST schools are Catholic voluntary secondary schools and are inclusive schools, welcoming those of all faiths and none. Students in CEIST secondary schools[9] follow Ireland’s Department of Education Curriculum.[8] The schools provide students with an opportunity to grow and prepare for adult life and pay special attention to the intellectual, emotional, moral, and spiritual development of every single student. CEIST schools integrate faith formation into their educational programs in the context of a modern, pluralist society. Students are provided with opportunities to deepen their understanding of religion, participate in prayer services and liturgical celebrations, and engage in spiritual reflection and growth.[9]

Going Forward[edit]

As one of the biggest trustees in Ireland, CEIST is expanding its presence. The key vision is to continue providing a holistic education for second level students.[10] Through the Strategic Plan 2022-2027,[11] CEIST seeks to shape national policy development in education and to assert the role and contribution of the Catholic School in Ireland.  Furthermore, in the promotion of a high-quality in teaching and learning, CEIST provides a large variety of training and facilitates a high commitment from the whole school community including teachers, students and parents in order to enhance the level of education and achieve inclusion and diversity.[2]

Schools[edit]

Carlow

Clare

Cork

  • Christ King Girls’ Secondary School, Cork
  • Coláiste an Chroí Naofa, Carraig na bhFear
  • Coláiste Muire, Crosshaven
  • Coláiste na Toirbhirte, Bandon
  • Mercy Secondary School, Kanturk
  • Mount Mercy College, Cork
  • Mount St Michael Secondary School, Rosscarbery
  • North Presentation Secondary School, Farranree
  • Presentation Secondary School, Ballyphehane
  • Presentation Secondary School, Mitchelstown
  • Sacred Heart Secondary School, Clonakilty
  • St. Aloysius School, Cork
  • St. Mary’s High School, Midleton
  • St. Mary’s Secondary School, Charleville
  • St. Mary’s Secondary School, Macroom
  • St. Mary’s Secondary School, Mallow

Donegal

Dublin

Galway

Kerry

  • Mercy Secondary School, Mounthawk, Tralee
  • Presentation Secondary School, Castleisland
  • Presentation Secondary School, Listowel
  • Presentation Secondary School, Milltown
  • Presentation Secondary School, Tralee
  • St. Brigid’s Secondary School, Killarney
  • St. Joseph’s Secondary School, Ballybunion

Kildare

  • Ardscoil na Tríonóide, Athy
  • Coláiste Naomh Mhuire, Naas
  • Scoil Dara, Kilcock

Kilkenny

Laois

  • Coláiste Íosagáin, Portarlington
  • Scoil Chríost Rí, Portlaoise

Limerick

  • Ardscoil Mhuire, Corbally
  • Coláiste Nano Nagle, Sexton Street
  • Scoil na Tríonóide Naofa, Doon

Longford

Louth

Mayo

Meath

Monaghan

  • Our Lady’s Secondary School, Castleblayney[23]

Offaly

  • Killina Presentation Secondary School, Tullamore[24]
  • Sacred Heart Secondary School, Tullamore[25]

Roscommon

  • Meánscoil Muire gan Smál, Convent of Mercy, Roscommon[26]
  • Scoil Mhuire, Strokestown[27]

Sligo

Tipperary

Waterford

Wexford

Wicklow

  • St. Mary’s College, Arklow[41]

[42]

Assessment[edit]

A recent review of its development over the past ten years identified certain strengths and weaknesses.[43] There continues to be debate about state-sponsored denominational education in Ireland.[44]

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c "Charter". CEIST | Catholic Education | An Irish Schools Trust. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "About Us". CEIST | Catholic Education | An Irish Schools Trust. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  3. ^ "CEIST-Governance". CEIST. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
  4. ^ "Education Act 1998". Retrieved 9 December 2019.
  5. ^ "Lay trustees oversee schools". Retrieved 9 December 2019.
  6. ^ "CEIST-Strategic Plan 2017-2020" (PDF). CEIST. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
  7. ^ "Errata". AIChE Journal. 4 (1): 6M–6M. March 1958. doi:10.1002/aic.690040123. ISSN 0001-1541.
  8. ^ "Curriculum online: Irish Education Curriculum". www.gov.ie. 25 May 2020. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  9. ^ "Catholic Education". CEIST | Catholic Education | An Irish Schools Trust. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  10. ^ "Value of church-owned lands and property in Ireland estimated at billions". The Irish Times. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  11. ^ "Annual Report and Strategic Plan". CEIST | Catholic Education | An Irish Schools Trust. Retrieved 8 August 2023.
  12. ^ "Presentation Collage, Carlow". Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  13. ^ "Presentation De La Salle College". Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  14. ^ "Mary Immaculate Secondary School". Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  15. ^ "Scoil Mhuire". Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  16. ^ "St Joseph's Secondary School". Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  17. ^ "Our Lady's Secondary School, Belmullet". Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  18. ^ "Sacred Heart School, Westport". Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  19. ^ "Scoil Muire agus Pádraig, Swinford". Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  20. ^ "St. Mary's Secondary School, Ballina". Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  21. ^ "Eureka Secondary School, Kells". Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  22. ^ "Scoil Mhuire, Trim". Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  23. ^ "Our Lady's Secondary School, Castleblayney". Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  24. ^ "Killina Presentation Secondary School, Tullamore". Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  25. ^ "Sacred Heart Secondary School, Tullamore". Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  26. ^ "Meanscoil Muire gan Smal". Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  27. ^ "Scoil Mhuire, Strokestown". Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  28. ^ "Colaiste Muire, Ballymote". Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  29. ^ "Mercy College, Sligo". Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  30. ^ "St. Mary's College, Ballysadare". Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  31. ^ "Presentation Secondary School, Ballingarry". Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  32. ^ "Presentation Secondary School, Thurles". Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  33. ^ "Scoil Mhuire, Carrick-on-Suir". Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  34. ^ "St. Anne's Secondary School, Tipperary Town". Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  35. ^ "St. Mary's Secondary School, Nenagh". Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  36. ^ "St. Mary's Secondary School, Newport". Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  37. ^ "Our Lady of Mercy Secondary School, Waterford". Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  38. ^ "Presentation Secondary School, Waterford". Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  39. ^ "Presentation Secondary School, Wexford". Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  40. ^ "St. Marys Secondary School, New Ross". Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  41. ^ "St. Mary's College, Arklow". Retrieved 22 March 2020.
  42. ^ "Schools". CEIST. Retrieved 21 March 2020.
  43. ^ "Griffin, M. (2018). CEIST: the first 10 years of a lay Catholic educational trust in Ireland. International Studies in Catholic Education, 10, 66-80". doi:10.1080/19422539.2018.1418947. S2CID 149374640. Retrieved 9 December 2019. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  44. ^ Rougier, Nathalie; Honohan, Iseult (2015). "Religion and education in Ireland: growing diversity – or losing faith in the system?". Comparative Education. 51: 71–86. doi:10.1080/03050068.2014.935578. S2CID 143673687. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
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