CEIST & ETOS
CEIST (Catholic Education An Irish Schools’ Trust) is the Trustee body for 107 Voluntary Catholic Secondary Schools in Ireland.
Vision
A compassionate and just society inspired by the life and teaching of Jesus Christ.
Mission
To provide a holistic education in the Catholic tradition.
Mission Statement
The Core Values of a CEIST School
Promoting Spiritual & Human Development
We believe knowledge of and a personal relationship with Jesus Christ give meanings & purpose to our lives
Achieving Quality in Teaching & Learning
We are committed to excellence & to continually improving the quality
of teaching & learning
Showing Respect for Every Person
We respect the unique & intrinsic value of every person
Creating Community
Our schools are faith communities of welcoming & hospitality where gospel values are lived & where there is special care for those most in need
Being Just & Responsible
We seek to act justly & responsibly in all our relationships
“The guiding vision for the school and its realisation as a lived experience was very welldeveloped. Communication to all stakeholders about this vision had been very effective. There were multiple, interconnected teams that operated in the school and for teams such as SEN, student support, year head and SSE teams there were timetabled meetings which supported the exchange of information, decision-making processes and the sharing of ideas. In addition there were teams that took responsibility for development of other areas of school life such as creative schools, Bí Cineálta, ethos and inclusion. In many cases, these teams also included students, and sometimes parents.”
Department of Education, Whole-School Evaluation – Management, Leadership and Learning, Report 2025.