Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Melbourne represents the sixth largest education system in Australia, operating in the third largest Catholic diocese in the world. Catholic education contributes to the Church's education mission and promotes a view of the individual and the community centred on the person and teachings of Jesus Christ. Catholic Education Melbourne works in partnership with Catholic schools to provide an educational foundation that develops the whole person within a school environment imbued with Christian values. Through a range of direct services, the CEOM assist Catholic schools in the Archdiocese to become schools of first choice for Catholic families. Catholic Education Melbourne provides a wide range of advice and services for schools, teachers and members of the Catholic education community.