Hispanic Families and Catholic Schools

María del Amo, the director of Hispanic and Latino engagement at the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA), discussed the role of Hispanic and Latino families in Catholic schools during a recent episode of the Talking Catholic podcast.

The conversation addressed enrollment and engagement challenges for these families. Del Amo suggested that schools should move from merely welcoming families to fostering a genuine sense of belonging within their communities. She also noted the NCEA Sueños & Success Hispanic Heritage Month initiative and discussed ways schools can support Hispanic communities throughout the year.