Be the CAUSE

Central Catholic High School Diversity & Leadership Training with Merrimack College

Be the CAUSE is a diversity, equity, and inclusion education opportunity developed through a partnership with Merrimack College.

A cohort of students from Central Catholic High School will participate in a series of workshops offered by Central Catholic students who have completed the training.

Be the CAUSE

Be the CAUSE is an acronym for: Catalyst for Advocacy and Unified Student Empowerment

Program Coordinators

Mrs. Aliali Silverio Belkus '97

Dean of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Central Catholic High School

Mr. Peter Rojas '04

Director of Student Involvement at Merrimack College

Once again, Central Catholic will be offering the Diversity and Leadership Training entitled Be the CAUSE, which was developed through a collaboration with Merrimack College.

This past fall, Be the CAUSE was offered on Wednesday, October 4, for freshmen and sophomores, and Thursday, October 5, for juniors and seniors.

Central Catholic students who have completed Be the CAUSE will lead the training as facilitators!

Workshop Series

When: Freshmen & Sophomores (TBD): Thurs., March 21
When: Juniors & Seniors (TBD): Fri., March 22
Where: Central Catholic
What time: 7:45 AM - 2:15 PM
Morning snacks and lunch will be provided!

What can I expect in the workshops?

interactive activities
videos
discussions
reflections
meeting new friends
an opportunity to address real world issues here at CCHS

There are 50 spots in each session available for student participants.

Participants will receive a Be the CAUSE certificate in diversity awareness and leadership from Merrimack College.

There will also be a visit to Merrimack College before the end of the Spring for participants.

What is Be the CAUSE?

Be the CAUSE is an interactive workshop where we learn and discuss topics around social and racial equity and justice and discuss practical ways to create a more inclusive environment here at CCHS.

Who should participate in this?

Student-Athletes and Athletic Captains
Student Club and Activity Representatives
Student Council E-Board Members
And all other students who are interested in making Central Catholic a more welcoming place for all of its students.

Participants will receive a Be the CAUSE certificate in diversity awareness and leadership from Merrimack College.

Workshop Series

Introduction

Students are encouraged to be the leaders in the school in advocating and unifying our school community to be a safe and inclusive environment for all members.

The group will consist of a cohort of students that will complete each series of workshops together. The familiarity of this group will allow for vulnerability in sharing and processing information and perspectives.

Central Catholic students will receive a certificate of completion after each workshop.

Objectives

Goal

Central Catholic High School seeks to uphold anti-racist practices and promote empathetic attitudes to reflect a just and inclusive community that celebrates the identities, gifts, and dignity of its members. We condemn thoughts, words, and actions that harm one’s humanity. We call each other to follow Jesus’ example of love.

Introduction to Declaration of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

Visit our DEI page for our Declaration of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion and more details.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion