Denver Catholic

14 JANUARY 27-FEBRUARY 9, 2018 | DENVER CATHOLIC Around the Archdiocese Please visit our school. Call and schedule a tour for any day Monday through Friday 9:00- 2:00 1250 Newport St. Denver, CO 80220 303-333-8275 We are in the Montclair Historical Neighborhood Pastor: Fr. Jesus Garcia Principal: Mrs. Carol Hovell-Genth Please visit our website for more details www.stjamesdenver.org At St. James, we believe your children are an investment in the future. We are committed to the development of the whole child and we promise to foster intellectual and moral virtues through academic excellence and love for the truth. e values we cultivate inspire a relational experience with Christ, which we witness to the world. We are dedicated to academic excellence and spiritual development. rough a nurturing environment, we believe each child can realize their potential and grow in faith, knowledge, and love for each other. St. Joseph Catholic School Principal Position Open Located in Fort Collins, St. Joseph is looking for a new principal for the 2018-19 academic year. e school currently serves 176 students in grades Kindergarten – 8 and is an academic community built on faith. Visit https://gosaintjoseph.org/ to learn more. Candidates must: If you are interested in applying for the principal position at St. Joseph Catholic School and meet the requirements above, please submit a letter of interest and resume to: Archdiocese of Denver, Offi ce of Catholic Schools Attention: Mr. Adam Dufault, Interim Superintendent 1300 South Steele Street, Denver, CO 80210 • Be a practicing Catholic in good standing with the Catholic Church. • Have a strong commitment to the importance of Catholic school ministry in the Church. • Possess a Master's Degree with a minimum of 20 graduate hours in supervision, curriculum, instruction, or other related elds. • Have a minimum of ve (5) years teaching or administrative experience in Catholic schools. • Hold a current, valid administrator's license certi cate or become certi ed by the State of Colorado as a principal. Visit our website at www.archden.org/schools/o ce-catholic-schools/ and meet the requirements above, please submit a letter of interest and resume to: Q&A: We want to build missionary disciples, says new superintendent Elías Moo BY VLADIMIR MAURICIO-PEREZ E lías J. Moo, principal of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Academy, refl ected on his life, career and mission after being named Superin- tendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Denver. Moo obtained a master's in education from the Uni- versity of Notre Dame and began work- ing at St. Rose of Lima in Denver as a teacher nine years ago. He shared his aspirations as superintendent with the Denver Catholic. DENVER CATHOLIC: You have attended Catholic school from kindergarten to college, what has that experience meant for you? ELÍAS MOO: My Catholic education has been a tremendous blessing for me and for my family. The reason why I have the opportunity to be super- intendent is because of my Catholic education. To be able to partake in it as a teacher, principal and superin- tendent, continues to a˜ rm what I think has been God's call in my life: "Go and make disciples of all nations." My formation as an academic, but most importantly the formation of my soul as a follower of Christ, all point to one direction, and that is to follow him and make disciples of all peoples. In this capacity, I'm looking forward to supporting our schools in becoming epicenters for the evangeli- zation of our communities. DC: What is your vision for Catho- lic education in Denver? EM: My vision is that our Catholic schools be the best; not the best in the world or the best in terms of receiv- ing accolades. We defi nitely want our schools to be successful and have strong academics. Yet, more than anything, we want our schools to be known as the best for the world, as shining examples of what education should be for all children. We want to be that beacon for the world of what it means to form human beings in an authentic manner: In a way that directs our students to understand that their role in the world is to build the kingdom of God, be Christ for others and seek the common good in society. The hope is that if our schools are the best for the world, the fruits are going to be missionary disciples: Men and women who are unafraid to give witness to their faith, to truth, and who form their intellect and soul for the greater glory of God and the salva- tion of the world. DC: How do you value your expe- rience as a classroom teacher and principal at St. Rose of Lima School as you take on the role of superintendent? EM: I feel privileged to have been able to serve at St. Rose during all these years. The experiences that I've had as a teacher and building leader have enabled me to get a good sense of the

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