About
Sacred Humanity Framework™
“Restoring dignity through theology, education, and belonging.”
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The Sacred Humanity Framework™ is a proprietary educational model developed by Dr. Roy V. Quinto, Ed.D., M.Ed., MBA, synthesizing insights from advanced graduate training in education, theology, and leadership—including doctoral research in critical queer pedagogy at Loyola Marymount University (1), a master’s in higher education from Harvard, and an MBA in Leadership and Strategy from UCLA Anderson. This framework is not theoretical—it is the direct application of a 20+ year career spent within and alongside Catholic schools, diocesan offices, and Christian educational networks, bridging theological integrity with institutional strategy.
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Rooted in Catholic Social Teaching, liberation theology, and critical pedagogy, the Sacred Humanity Framework™ is built for institutions seeking to align their mission with practice. It affirms the sacred worth (Imago Dei) of every person—regardless of background, identity, or belief—and positions education as a transformative act when it restores that dignity.
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This work sits at the intersection of faith and formation in a moment of historic consequence. With over 2 million students enrolled in Catholic schools globally, and more than 60,000 Christian K–12 institutions in the U.S. alone, the potential for transformation is immense.(2-4)These schools steward multi-billion-dollar operating budgets, shape moral leadership across generations, and serve tens of thousands of students who are often navigating identity, faith, and belonging in silence. The Sacred Humanity Framework™ offers a theologically grounded, pedagogically rigorous, and institutionally scalable response to that silence—turning courageous conviction into courageous practice.
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1.Quinto, R. V. (2016). A place to belong: Critical queer pedagogy for social justice in Catholic education (Doctoral dissertation). Loyola Marymount University. https://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/etd/202​
2. OIEC (Office International de l’Enseignement Catholique). (2021). Global Catholic Education Report. Retrieved from https://oiecinternational.com/resources/globalcatholiceducationreport
3. National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA). (2024). Catholic School Data: Enrollment and Staffing. Retrieved from https://ncea.org/NCEA/Who_We_Are/About_Catholic_Schools/Catholic_School_Data/Enrollment_and_Staffing.aspx
4. McFarland, J., et al. (2023). The Condition of Education 2023 (NCES 2023-144). U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics. Retrieved from https://nces.ed.gov
Mission
To transform Christian educational spaces into communities of dignity, welcome, and wisdom by restoring the sacredness of each learner through integrative theology, inclusive pedagogy, and restorative institutional practices.
Vision
“Where formation is fearless and belonging is sacred.”
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To build a world where every learner is seen as sacred, every classroom becomes a space of belonging, and every institution of faith-rooted education is courageous enough to align its practices with the radical love of the Gospel.
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The Framework
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Our services support Christian institutions seeking to humanize their educational environments while remaining faithful to their theological and pedagogical missions. Each engagement draws upon Dr. Quinto’s interdisciplinary expertise in education leadership, social justice, and Catholic theology—and is anchored in the Sacred Humanity Framework™.
Services
Rooted in the Sacred Humanity Framework™ | Developed by Roy V. Quinto, Ed.D., M.Ed., MBA Our services support Christian institutions seeking to humanize their educational environments while remaining faithful to their theological and pedagogical missions. Each engagement draws upon Dr. Quinto’s interdisciplinary expertise in education leadership, social justice, and Catholic theology—and is anchored in the Sacred Humanity Framework™.
Strategic Consulting for Mission-Aligned Inclusion
Who it's for: Catholic/Christian schools/colleges/universities, diocesan offices, seminaries, and religiously affiliated nonprofits.
What we do:
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Diagnose institutional climate around belonging, formation, and identity
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Review policies and practices that may unintentionally marginalize students
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Align strategic planning with Gospel values and educational best practices
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Provide discreet counsel on handling polarizing issues with theological integrity
Outcomes: Concrete recommendations for inclusive, mission-consistent growth.
Faculty & Staff Formation Workshops
Who it's for: Educators, administrators, ministers, and student affairs professionals.
What we do:
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Facilitate full-day or multi-session workshops based on the four pillars of the Sacred Humanity Framework™
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Train faculty and staff on the theological and pedagogical foundations of belonging
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Explore practical strategies for creating affirming classrooms, retreat spaces, and pastoral settings
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Offer differentiated content for K-12 and higher education audiences
Outcomes: Culture shifts toward dignity, spiritual maturity, and pedagogical empathy.
Keynotes & Retreat Facilitation
Who it's for: Catholic and ecumenical conferences, diocesan events, campus ministry summits.
What we do:
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Deliver inspiring and intellectually grounded keynote talks on human dignity, educational justice, and the future of Catholic education
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Facilitate retreats for faith-based educators or leadership teams using reflective practices from Freirean, Ignatian, and queer theological traditions
Outcomes: Renewed commitment to the Gospel’s call to accompany, affirm, and transform.
Additional Services
Climate & Curriculum Audits
Who it's for: Institutions undertaking DEI assessments within a faith-based context.
What we do:
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Review institutional policies, course materials, student support services, and pastoral outreach
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Identify theological and pedagogical tensions—and offer pathways toward repair and renewal
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Provide tailored reports with clear action steps rooted in your tradition and community’s capacity​
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Outcomes: A deeper integration of faith, formation, and flourishing for all.
Custom Programs & Licensure of the Sacred Humanity Framework™
Who it's for: Institutions looking to formally adopt the Sacred Humanity Framework™ as part of their ethos, curriculum, or leadership formation.
What we do:
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Create customized implementation plans for school networks, dioceses, or educational consortia
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Train internal leaders to embed the Framework into everyday operations
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Offer licensing agreements for continued use of branded materials, frameworks, and models
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Outcomes: Scalable transformation with long-term ownership and fidelity to vision.
All content, frameworks, and associated materials on this site are the intellectual property of Dr. Roy V. Quinto and Roy Quinto Ed.D. LLC. Sacred Humanity Framework™ is a program of Roy Quinto Ed.D. LLC, a California-registered sole-member limited liability company reproduction or commercial use is prohibited.