CEIST provides the moral and legal framework that enable its schools to offer second level Catholic education in Ireland.
Nonetheless, the challenges of the 21st century prompted the need for innovative frameworks, guaranteeing the relevance of Catholic secondary education as a viable option in today's diverse Ireland.
Students are provided with opportunities to deepen their understanding of religion, participate in prayer services and liturgical celebrations, and engage in spiritual reflection and growth.
[10] Through the Strategic Plan 2022-2027,[11] CEIST seeks to shape national policy development in education and to assert the role and contribution of the Catholic School in Ireland.
Furthermore, in the promotion of a high-quality in teaching and learning, CEIST provides a large variety of training and facilitates a high commitment from the whole school community including teachers, students and parents in order to enhance the level of education and achieve inclusion and diversity.
[2] Clare Cork Donegal Dublin Galway Kerry Kildare Kilkenny Laois Limerick Longford Louth Mayo Meath Monaghan Offaly Roscommon Sligo Tipperary Waterford Wexford Wicklow [42] A recent review of its development over the past ten years identified certain strengths and weaknesses.