Local GrACE Committees 

Moving Forward Together

GrACE, ACSTA, and CCSSA will now support a shared roadmap for mission-aligned advocacy:

Priorities:

• Stronger Committees:

Leadership support, committee frameworks, local training

• Evangelization Toolkit:

Shared messaging, printable resources, storytelling templates

• Trustee & Superintendent Support: Mentoring programs, collaboration tools

• Youth Engagement: Student leadership initiatives, parish-school bridges

• Digital Advocacy: Website content, social media strategy, local resource hubs

1. Committee Leadership Breakdown
 

• 26% – Trustee-led
  
  

• 22% – Trustee & Admin Partnerships
  
  

• 22% – Mixed Leadership
  
  

• 13% – Parent-led
  
  

• 11% – No formal committee
  
  

Observation: While trustee leadership is strong, parental engagement and parish collaboration need intentional strengthening.

2. Challenges Identified by Committees

• Difficulty engaging parents and parishioners
  
  

• Unclear understanding of ACSTA and CCSSA roles
  
  

• Competing time commitments
  
  

• Fatigue and waning interest
  
  

• Limited parish–school partnership efforts
  
  

Conclusion: Committees need support, clarity, and energy to sustain and grow their mission.

3. Resources Committees Say They Need Most

• Templates for prayer, meetings, activities (88%)
  
  

• Toolkits for starting new committees
  
  

• Clear communication and reporting guidelines
  
  

• Structured advocacy support from ACSTA/CCSSA
  
  

• Practical success stories from other districts
  
  

Key Insight: Committees are ready to grow but need the tools to do so effectively.