- To provide an opportunity for adults committed to developing their contribution to Catholic education to acquire a basic theological understanding of their faith.
- To proclaim a vision of education as a process of personal growth encompassing physical, intellectual, emotional and spiritual aspects.
- To enhance understanding of education within the church as a lifelong process.
- To incorporate an approach which seeks to engage with the cultural realities of society and to encourage dialogue and mutual understanding of other faiths and denominations.
- To enable teachers, potential teachers and governors in Catholic schools to understand the principles of Catholic education.
- To enable those involved in parish ministries and catechesis to make an informed and harmonious contribution to their chosen field of work.