Presented at the 66th Annual Convention of the National Catholic Educational Association, Detroit, Michigan, April 7-10, 1969.

Describes the findings of a survey of elementary and secondary Catholic school students and administrators to determine the home, school, and personal problems commonly experienced by students; the counseling services provided; and the policies of nonretention for certain offenses. (WL)

Argues that "no one and everyone" controls Catholic schools, and that empirical investigation is needed to determine who controls any particular Catholic school. However, "the chaos of organization the obscurity of control, the general structural messiness of Catholic education doesn't seem to do much harm to anybody." (Author/JM)

Discusses the attitudes of Catholic and Protestant groups towards the establishment of public elementary schools in England in 1885. Describes the shift in Catholic concern from survival of religious schools to a struggle for equality and an increased share in national resources. For journal availability, see SO 505 237. (Author/DB)

Discusses the various important eras of educational leadership: the move to national organizations (1900-1930), consolidating control (1915-1950), blessings and burdens (1950-1960), educational revolution (1960-1990), and toward a new century (1990-2000). Concludes that the future of Catholic education depends on the quality of leaders. Contains…

Explains why Catholics are free to believe in evolution and Catholic educators are free to teach evolution. Catholics do not take a fundamentalist approach to the interpretation of scripture. Argues that science and religion are compatible, and that religion has much to offer science in terms of moral issues. (NB)

Author discusses ways in which Catholic educators can incorporate science into religious education. Argues that science and religion both seek the truth, and therefore do not contradict each other. Offers suggestions for making connections between the two, and presents Internet resources for the educator. (Contains nine references and resources.)…

Details the history of the Catholic Church's involvement in social justice issues from the Second Vatican Council (1962-65) on. Describes social justice programs in schools in the diocese of Albany, New York, as well as other programs. Stresses that social justice activity rises out gratitude for the gift of life and should be seen in the context…

Offers an historical analysis of schooling patterns in the Tullylish (Ireland) parish between 1860-1900 to provide understanding of the social forces that promoted denominationalism. Concludes that terms of religious tolerance were constructed by Protestant elites perpetuating Protestant privilege and excluding Catholics from full participation in…

Discusses the relationship between educational quality at Catholic schools and educational costs, and between consistency and effective schools. Describes steps to determine just teacher salaries/benefits, to elicit the support of the community, and to move to decisive action. (PAA)

Describes the Cooperative Mentorship Program for gifted students at St. Paul's Catholic High School in Ottawa, ON, which integrates students' knowledge and personal interests through their work with professionals in various fields. Discusses student selection criteria and assesses program impact. (DMM)

Describes St. Mary's Middle School's Divorce Group Counseling Program for fifth through eighth grade students whose parents are involved in a separation or divorce. The program uses a multimodality approach to teach divorce concepts, coping skills, relaxation techniques, and appreciation for the needs of others. (DMM)

Considers social and economic changes characterizing the "information era." Discusses the activities and outcomes of each phase of the Catholic Education Futures Project, designed to examine the educational mission of the Catholic Church in the United States and to develop a broad agenda for the future of Catholic education. (DMM)

Describes the Catholic Education Ministries (CEM) of the Diocese of Saint Cloud, Minnesota, focusing on its vision of total Catholic education and recognition that parish religious education is just as important as Catholic elementary school religion. Describes the CEM's efforts to strengthen collaboration between the two groups and its evolution…

Provides a diary of two educators who travelled to Australia and New Zealand to examine Catholic Education as delegates in the Citizen Ambassador/People to People Program. Discusses the culture and educational systems of Australia and New Zealand, where all education, including Catholic, is state supported. (KP)