Summarizes the conclusions reached by 336 people representing 22 Catholic educational organizations during a Delphi exercise sponsored by the Catholic Education Futures Project. Presents the participants' consensus concerning technological influences on society, the future of the Catholic Church, religious education, Catholic schools, education in…

The primary emphasis of this monograph is upon the importance of spritual strength and commitment on the part of teachers in Catholic schools. It is within this context that the daily tasks, problems, and responsibilities of the teacher are discussed. The personal relationships of all individuals involved with teaching children are considered in…

SHORT ARTICLES IN FAVOR OF INTEGRATED CATHOLIC SCHOOLS ARE PRESENTED BY EIGHT TEACHERS, RELIGIOUS AND LAY, IN THE NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, PAROCHIAL SCHOOL SYSTEM. EMPHASIS IS PLACED UPON THE IDEA THAT ONE CANNOT EFFECTIVELY TEACH THE EQUALITY OF MAN UNDER GOD AND THE UNIVERSALITY OF THE TEACHING OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH WHILE PRACTICING RACIAL…

Discusses the periodic friction between Catholics and Protestants over the American school since the 1840s. (Author/RK)

Reports on a survey of 107 beginning Catholic high school principals to determine their work responsibilities, how they keep up to date professionally, their perception of their most important roles, and their description of the ideal Catholic school principal. (DMM)

Agrees that strong dissent by a teacher with church teachings is undesirable in a high school classroom. Suggests that "reserved dissent" (i.e., admission of personal doubts and concerns not precluding possible assent or appreciation of a doctrine's good points) can be a positive influence and lead to valuable class discussions. (DMM)

Reviews the proposals of Paul DeHart Hurd for improving science education in elementary schools, while ensuring that it is compatible with the goals of Catholic education. Suggests relating science to life situations, exploring broad applications of the scientific method, and making science instruction a process of discovery. (DMM)

The church board movement began to take shape in the U.S. Roman Catholic Church in the early 1970s. This booklet offers board members many suggestions for continual spiritual growth or formation within the context of their governance role, ensuring that the institution is living out its mission, and that their decisions reflect specifically that…

Author feels that independent Catholic schools have been slow to cooperate with their neighbors, and that a breakthrough toward total cooperation has occured in the Consortium described here. (GB)

Discusses recent theory in teaching theology in France. (RL)

This article examines the motivation, training and services of religious faculty members and the satisfaction that they derive from their collegiate affiliation. Among the findings were that a smaller percentage of faculty members belong to religious orders and that teaching and direct services to students claim their major efforts. (Author/CG)

Article traces the beginnings of interest by chief school administrators in diocesan-sponsored research of Catholic elementary and secondary schools. (Author/CB)

Gives historical perspective to Catholicism and the race issue in America. Emphasizes that, with little exception, whatever progress the Catholic Church has made on the race issue is the result of factors external to the Church. (RJ)

Details results of a study of Catholic school principals who were questioned regarding the role of the principal as spiritual leader. The study followed principals at four schools in the Diocese of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, for one week. Among the six conclusions reached was the suggestion that principals must have a clear faith vision for the…

Explores changes that have taken place in the Catholic Church's understanding of the concepts of "religion" and "faith." Discusses the effects of these changes on the ministry of religious education. Makes suggestions concerning the development of a suitable environment and atmosphere for approaching religious education within…