The Front Royal Statement

Jun 12, 2026

It was a great pleasure to participate in the inaugural Front Royal Education Summit at Christendom College, during which we finalized the Front Royal Statement: Seven Cardinal Principles of Catholic Elementary and Secondary Education. The summit brought together educational leaders from across the country to articulate a shared vision for renewing Catholic education, addressing teacher formation, curriculum development, institutional culture & mission, and the integration of faith and reason. Many thanks to Jon Kirwan, who convened the Summit, and to all who contributed to this important work. The Front Royal Statement is just the beginning, as we work to transform the already strong and accelerating Catholic educational renewal into a full-fledged movement.

View the full PDF here: https://adeodatus.com/front-royal-statement/

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