Provides a rationale for high school writing assignments focusing on a wide range of personal, social, and moral issues related to responsible living. Offers a sequence of such assignments reflecting increasing complex writing and thinking skills for grades 7 to 12. (DMM)

Religion as a basis of public morality is examined from both a biblical and utilitarian perspective. (RW)

Author investigated the influence of civil religion on the structures of society. (RK)

Outlines activities for teaching social justice concepts in a Catholic school context. (SJL)

Suggests Kwanzaa activities for family members, students, teachers, and/or children related to the African tradition of Nguzo Saba (the Seven Principles): Umoja (unity), Kujichagulia (self-determination), Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Ujamma (cooperative economics), Nia (purpose), Kuumba (creativity), and Imani (faith). (AC)

Suggests that instructors teach the U.S. Catholic bishops' pastoral on economics by confronting today's moral confusion directly to promote values clarification. Reviews the historical causes of today's value conflicts, discusses the bishops' suggestions for resolving them, and offers assignments to help students clarify their own values. (DMM)

Discusses the current upsurge of revivalism and the change in values that accompanies it. (RK)

Recounts Robert Theobald's views as revealed in "Beyond Despair." Looks at problems and solutions related to the move from the late industrial era to the new communications era in the areas of education, health, justice, and income distribution. Examines the values and policies associated with each era. (DMM)

States that ecumenism, or the process of building unity among Christians, is central to the formation of Catholic identity as the world enters the third millennium of Christianity. Describes the strides made in ecumenical education, the resources available from the church, and new challenges ahead to Christian unity. (14 citations) (VWC)

Considers the effects on the family of the principles of individualism and capitalism that permeate Western culture. Finds Western culture creating autonomous, self-reliant, competitive, and consumer-oriented individuals, who create families that are chaotic, tenuous, and non-relational in their mode of operation. Discusses the educator's role in…

Sees the 1984 presidential election as an opportunity for teachers to help students explore the responsibilities and possibilities of democratic participation. Helps to develop the personal political vision that is basic to political involvement and maturity through an examination of multiple social and political issues and each candidate's…

Article investigated the way to christianize the child and how parents can be instrumental. (RK)

Expresses concern for today's teenagers' lack of challenging and critical posture and response to social injustices. Urges teachers to take responsibility for creating an educational process committed to justice and making students aware of the existence of social injustices and the importance of taking action when these injustices are perceived.…

Focuses on helping teachers of dominant culture students promote valid concepts about Native Americans of today and yesterday in their classrooms and enabling teachers to provide effective school experiences for Indian students. Refutes common misconceptions about native Americans and lists core values shared by many Indians. (DMM)