The crisis of the relevance of Catholic secondary schools to the urban community will be met by greater participation of parents, lay faculty, and others in school policy-making. (CK)

Presented at the 1969 NCEA Convention.

Presented at the 1969 NCEA Convention.

Reports on a feasibility study that found both need and support for a new Catholic high school in Atlanta, Georgia, based on the number of interested families/students; strength of support from interested parents; and costs. Suggests research considerations for other dioceses conducting similar studies. (DMM)

Suggests guidelines on how media can be used by religious educators and others in fostering youth's personal integrity while helping to socialize them into the religious culture. The accent is on the dynamics of the process of religious socialization rather than on specific media. Fourteen references are listed. (Author/LLS)

Discusses the impact of media on youth and suggests some possible directions for the Catholic media, especially in the areas of textbooks, magazines, television, movies, and radio, in responding to the needs of youth. (Author/FM)

Reports some practical efforts currently taking place in several Catholic schools to translate the least restrictive environment concept into practice. Part of a theme issue on disabilities. (Author/SJL)

Obtained information on addiction history, intervention and treatment, and family and community patterns from 221 Catholic Sisters in residential treatment for alcoholism. Findings suggest that, although respondents were similar to other women in their vulnerability to addiction, they carried added burdens because of societal expectations of…

Reviews changes that have taken place in the field of career guidance. Considers the importance of curriculum infusion, group guidance processes, and community involvement in strong comprehensive programs. Discusses the distinctive qualities that career guidance in Catholic high schools should possess. (DMM)

To explore the informal socialization of beginning elementary school principals, questionnaires were sent to a population of 107 Catholic school principals in their first, second, or third year of elementary school principalship in Ohio. Usable responses from 81 (76 percent) identified the significant others and the stages of 25 selected…

For nearly 50 years, Mercy Vocational High School has combined Catholic teachings with career and technical education. Cooperative experiences are the primary method of work-based learning. (JOW)

Addresses constitutional issues of political activity by religious organizations and the "accommodation" of religion by the government. Reports that tax-exempt status places a stricture against political lobbying and prohibits endorsement of political candidates. Gives recommendations to consider when pursuing an activity that might seem…

Presents an interview with Dr. Robert J. Kealey, an executive director of the National Catholic Educational Association, and an advocate for Catholic schools and educational choice. Explores the growth of National Appreciation Day For Catholic Schools, and discusses the vital public policy issues facing Catholic schools. (VWC)