This article discusses the findings of a small-scale study undertaken with a sample of 10 teachers in Catholic schools in New Zealand. Spirituality is recognised as an important dimension of Catholic schools and this study explored the teachers' perspectives of their own understanding of spirituality, of children's spirituality and the influence…

This essay explores poetics and politics among Latino Catholics in Fresno, California, who draw on a tradition of storytelling and religious ritual to mitigate the hardships that result from their marginal social assignment. Storytelling and ritual allow them to recognize where faith and daily life intersect, exposing the tensions--including those…

This article offers responses from Lois K. Draina, an associate professor, Ronald J. Nuzzi, a program director, and Rachel Sara Moreno, associate professional specialist to a United States Conference of Catholic Bishops' (USCCB) document "Renewing Our Commitment to Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools in the Third Millennium"…

States that lay persons who serve as Catholic-school administrators need a strong background in church and Catholic-school history and theology. Addresses the need for bishops, superintendents, religious orders, and Catholic colleges and universities to nurture the faith leadership competencies of Catholic school principals. (20 references.) (VWC)

This is an examination of how Catholics adapted to the United States and how American culture affected Catholicism during the twentieth century based on an investigation of major developments in Catholic higher education since World War I with emphasis on colleges and universities conducted by the Society of Jesus, the Jesuits. The opening chapter…

Parish religious education programs for children and young people are examined with emphasis on how these programs are administered and operated, how students evaluate them, and what organizational and program factors are characteristic of particularly effective programs. Nominations for effective programs were solicited from 83 dioceses, and 258…

A total of 1,062 full-time teachers from a national sample of 45 Catholic high schools responded to a 260-question survey about beliefs and values. The survey inquired into the teachers' personal backgrounds, religious beliefs, religious practices and experiences, values, social and political attitudes, and attitudes on religious education. The…

This prayer book is intended for Catholic educators who are involved in the ministry of education and as teachers in Catholic schools. Daily prayer services are included, each centering on a particular theme pertinent to the personal and professional lives of ministers and teachers. The first week of themes for the month focus on the concept of…

Although large numbers of teachers are employed in the Catholic parochial schools, little information about their continuing education interests is reported in the literature. A mail survey of a systematic sample of 215 classroom teachers in the St. Paul-Minneapolis archdiocesan schools revealed high interest in such continuing education topics as…

A collection of nine brief statements by prominent Catholics and other religious policymakers on the moral implications of compulsory military and other national service is presented. Each of the respondents answers the following question: "In your judgment, what are the moral and ethical implications of a public policy, in time of peace, of…

Addresses how the Catholic school environment and instructional program help students internalize values by fostering values growth, values formation, critical thinking skills, and skills application. Stresses the importance of faculty incorporating thinking skills and Christian values into teaching objectives and taking responsibility for…

Describes the methods and tools used by the Office of Religious Education of the Diocese of Worcester to help parishes improve the quality of their programs through long-term planning. Explains the parish visitation process. (DMM)

Examines the obligations placed upon Catholic educators by the pervasiveness of television. Describes "The Media Mirror," a Christian-value-oriented student guide to television viewing, that seeks to develop an understanding of television's role and influence, foster constructive use of television, and clarify Christian values as…

Presents data showing that the future of the Catholic school rests, in part, on the renewal and resurgence of the teachers within its ranks. Advocates the institution of a master teacher plan in Catholic schools, focusing on issues of career ladders, merit pay, recruitment, and retention. (DMM)

Finds India's educational system to be irrelevant to the country's present needs. Applauds the contributions of the Catholic church to Indian education, highlighting St. Xavier's College of Education, its student selection policies, integration efforts, instructional program, and problems. (DMM)