With more than 200,000 members, the National Catholic Educational Association is the largest professional association in the world. Founded in 1904, the NCEA serves more than 7.6 million students in preschools, elementary and secondary schools, parish religious education programs, diocesan offices, colleges, universities, and seminaries. Its mission is to advance the educational and catechetical mission of the church, provide leadership and service to its members, and foster local, national, and international collaboration with key publics.