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…

Interviews the coauthor of the controversial research report, "Catholic Schools in a Declining Church," which traces the changes in the Catholic population during the decade beginning with 1964, particularly the changing effects of Catholic education and the attitudes of American Catholics. (Editor/RK)

This monograph describes a process to transform the routine managerial aspects of the Catholic school principalship into a vibrant and prayerful ministry. It opens with a portrayal of a fictitious Catholic school principal, and the contemplative skills that are used as a method of reflective practice and leadership. The focus is on how to…

Presented at the 1969 NCEA Convention.

Catholic educational leaders can play a key role in the current quest for educational excellence by reaching out in friendship and cooperation to other sectors of American education. Discusses reasons why Catholic leaders have not participated in the past and how they might become more usefully, constructively, and effectively involved. (DMM)

Shares unedited responses of male and female high school students in the Archdiocese of New York to three questions: What good experience have you had in religion classes? What should be taught in religion classes? Rank the importance of prayer and worship, basic church teachings, respect for life/human sexuality, and justice/peace studies. (DMM)

Those who preferred principled levels of moral reasoning were seen as being dependable, rational, creative, intelligent, and accepting of rules and constraints of society, but at the same time, able to think independently and aware of the need for change. (Author)

Discusses the difficulty parish catechetical coordinators face in recruiting volunteer religion teachers. Presents recommendations for successful recruiting: stable programs that are spoken of confidently; in-service formation of catechists; recruitment that is done by the entire parish; casting a wide net; and creating an environment welcoming…

Discusses the history of the Plains Indians' relationship with the Catholic Church. Argues that some Catholics who denied the validity of Native American ritual turned Indians away from the Church. But currently, the Church's attempts to allow incorporation of those rituals into Church services have helped to revitalize the Native Catholic Church.…

Discusses ways in which the "New" South expresses its history through iconography such as the cross, the Bible, and the Confederate flag. Analyzes the meaning of and the opportunities for Catholic evangelism in this New South. (Contains eight references.) (NB)

Describes the major issues tackled by the school board in a New Jersey Diocese. The key areas addressed were: revision and expansion of tuition assistance program, a move to president/principal model of administration for high schools, and overhaul of school policy manuals. Describes characteristics of an effective board. (NB)

Discusses The Values Project of the Archdiocese of New York, designed to document the ways in which Catholic values were taught across the curriculum in Archdiocese schools. Indicates that the Project used the Education Community Opportunity for Stewardship process of infusion. Describes the process' six steps for infusing values into the…

Describes an approach to high school sex education that emphasizes chastity as a positive choice. (DMM)