Mission Statement of the Educational Apostolate - Archdiocese of Dubuque

The mission of the Educational Apostolate of the Archdiocese of Dubuque is to promote lifelong faith formation, which challenges individuals to:

• Respond to God’s continuous call for conversion to Jesus Christ

• Form and be formed in Christian community life

• Grow in knowledge of faith

• Participate in liturgical celebrations and prayer

• Collaborate in the Church’s mission of evangelization

Local Mission Statement/Philosophy

Immaculate Conception Catholic School (IC) provides an exceptional education from preschool through sixth grade students of all faiths and abilities in  Charles City and surrounding communities. Faculty and staff take a personal, collaborative approach to each child's learning, empowering students to reach their full potential. IC develops a strong life-long foundation that embraces the child's faith and relationship with God. The community of IC is invested in educating the whole child, stimulating creativity and serving the communities of which we are a part.