Analyzes the Vatican publication, "Educational Guidance in Human Love," which underscores the responsibilities of family and church in sex education. Affirms the positive aspects of the report and points to its weaknesses and omissions. Suggests possible responses to the document by parishes and schools. (DMM)

Using data from the High School and Beyond Study, compares Catholic high school students attending parochial schools with those attending other high schools in terms of their attendance at religious services, self-ratings of their religiousness, and ratings of the importance of certain life priorities. (DMM)

Provides an annotated bibliography of resources for teachers' use in teaching about and implementing "The Challenge of Peace," the Catholic bishops' pastoral letter. Reviews resources focusing on the pastoral letter, those providing background for teachers, and materials for curriculum development and for elementary and secondary use.…

Provides an account of the experience of St. Jane de Chantal School (Maryland) in developing and integrating a computer into its curriculum. Focuses on benefits of computer literacy for students and teachers and the spirit of cooperation fostered within the school and with the larger community. Projects the future applications of computers in…

Presents recommendations for school improvement based on the findings from John Goodlad's "A Study of Schooling." Focuses on the implications for Catholic schools of Goodlad's proposals related to decentralizing authority, restructuring schools, redesigning the teaching profession, and creating supportive community structures. (DMM)

This book presents the proceedings of a symposium sponsored by the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA). One-hundred leaders of the Catholic school community came together to heighten awareness of the diversity and power of the parental choice movement, thus enabling Catholic educators to take a more effective leadership role in…

This paper assesses religion teaching as a profession in light of selected characteristics that scholars agree are common to all professions. Evidence was drawn primarily from church documents and survey data from "The Next Generation: A Study of Catholic High School Religion Teachers." The findings indicate that religion teaching meets two of the…

This book examines legal issues that affect Catholic high schools. Chapter 1 discusses sources of the law and how fairness and due process, federal and state statutes, and various guidelines shape the law. Tort law, corporal punishment, search and seizure, defamation of character, and negligence are covered in chapter 2. Chapter 3 details issues…

Author's purpose in this article was to mark the distinctive nature of a Catholic approach to concepts in the war/peace field. (Author/RK)

Analysis of the attitudes and behavior of graduates of Catholic Colleges seven years after graduation indicated that the experience of attending a Catholic college caused no economic, educational, or intellectual handicaps for the alumni on measures of religious behavior and on measures of political and social liberalism." (Author)

List of possible programs for improving facilities, staff, general administration, and curriculum in Catholic schools. (Author)

Describes current efforts undertaken by the Catholic community to prevent alcoholism and drug abuse among young people. Outlines the objectives of such preventive programs and actions currently being taken. Highlights efforts including parent education programs, workshops for teachers, clergy, and community networks. (WL)

Deals with the question of teaching the religious curriculum to non-Catholic students in Catholic schools. Proposes the development of policies clarifying positions on liturgical and non-liturgical, evangelical, service, and educational participation and fostering the understanding of non-Catholic parents of the goals of religious training. (DMM)

Evaluates some reasons for the increase of Catholics who disagree with papal encyclicals and for the decline of practicing Catholics. Provides suggestions that could improve the situation and possibly reverse the current trend of Catholics disassociating themselves from the Church. (Author/RK)

Examines the place of liturgical music in Catholicism. Discusses the importance of music in worship, of music education in Catholic schools, and of efforts to include music in the curriculum. Suggests that expert guidance in evaluating liturgical music is required to assist those who may lack music literacy. (13 citations) (AJL)