Describes the humanitarian efforts of St. Luke's Parish to reach out to the community and help others. Its attempts to spread justice and peace have made it a healing presence in southern society. (YKH)

Discusses an effort by students, parents, alumni, and alumni parents to help clean and paint Bishop Fenwick High School, in Massachusetts, as a way to "give something back" to the school; the event has been a springboard for other community service events, such as a landscaping day at the school. (AJL)

Advocates community unification as opposed to individualism and privatization. Addresses the need for inclusion of social dimensions of faith in both Catholic education and sacramental preparation. (YKH)

Suggests ways teachers can involve themselves and their students in local action as a means of furthering effective and practical global education. Considers possible barriers related to the ideology of the state system, and current breakthroughs, e.g., the nuclear freeze movement, anti-apartheid activism, and the sanctuary movement for Salvadoran…

Discusses the motivation behind and goals held for the process of catechetics and religious education in the Catholic church. Suggests that the chief goal of catechetics is to educate a person in the life of prayer and that celebration, community, and concern for others is the end product of a Christian life. (KP)

Portrays the church's emphases on human rights and educating for human dignity as critical dimensions of violence reduction. Stresses that instilling Catholic values helps prevent violence and can also help people deal with its negative repercussions. (EMH)