135 Personen
teach 700 school pupils at three school sites used by the Catholic Community Schools of Zurich (Freie Katholische Schulen Zürich). The children and young people receive a solid education based on Christian and classical values. Mentoring and supporting pupils on a one-to-one basis is of fundamental importance to our schools. The schools are located at the following sites: Kreuzbühl, Sumatra and Wiedikon; they are open to all. The schools are financially supported by the Cantonal Church, the Catholic Association for the City of Zurich, and the church congregations.
Catholic Community Schools of Zurich (Freie Katholische Schulen Zürich) (German-language)
13,4 Millionen Franken
is the amount the Catholic Church provides to fund educational services and the teaching of Christian values. A total of 407 women and men teach religious education, prepare Catholics for First Communion, and support young people preparing for Confirmation. Clergy and pastoral workers teach at public secondary schools in the Canton, run meeting places and community centers, and provide counseling in case of school or family problems. Anyone wishing to engage in debate, or to reflect on certain topics, should visit the Paulus Akademy or the Jesuits’ Academic House for Students (Akademikerhaus der Jesuiten für Studierende).
Education
3000 Frauen
engagieren sich in den 34 Gemeinschaften und Vereinen des Katholischen Frauenbunds Zürich (KFB). Der KFB ist ein Netzwerk, dem schweizweit 120’000 Frauen in 600 Ortsvereinen angehören. Er setzt sich für die Rechte der Frauen in Politik, Gesellschaft und Kirche ein und fördert deren Aus- und Weiterbildung. Die Beratungsstelle «tandem» des KFB berät und unterstützt Frauen in belastenden Situationen wie Schwangerschaft, Geburt, Kinderzeit, Lebenskrisen, Neuorientierung oder Einsamkeit. Wir tragen dies finanziell mit.
Katholischer Frauenbund Zürich