Analyzes 140 pastoral letters issued by the American Catholic bishops before, during, and after Vatican II (1947 through 1981). Suggests that doctrinal rhetoric has a tremendous capacity to endure accelerated social and institutional change, and that the rhetorical impact of Vatican II was quickly institutionalized in the public communications of…

Reflects on the teaching of a philosophy course to candidates for the priesthood in the Roman Catholic Church. Focuses upon the exploration of interdisciplinary work and the development of new forms of teaching and learning. Comments on the failure to achieve objectives. (KO)

Considers ways in which Catholic educational leaders can help students, parents, faculty, and staff make full use of their capabilities. Highlights instructional strategies based on exploration, the development of competence, reciprocity, and emulation. (DMM)

Argues that radical social change demands a reexamination of educational objectives. Discusses the impact of pluralism and secularism on contemporary society, the impossibility of educational neutrality and the possibility of an educational system built on humane and spiritual dimensions, and the place of religious education in public schools.…

Examines two parallel secondary school systems in Northern Ireland popularly described as "Catholic" or "Protestant" in effectiveness terms. A value-added approach to measurement of 16-year olds' performance on public examinations casts doubt on previous findings concerning the alleged superior performance of…

Reflections of 16 beginning teachers and 9 who served as "buddy" mentors showed that the mentors provided personal and emotional support and task-related and problem-related assistance and advice. However, they sometimes lacked knowledge of progressive teaching methods, were unable to address development of teaching style, and did not…

Reviews the history of Catholic education in the United States from the early nineteenth century to the present; discusses its academic effectiveness and the future of Catholic schools. (SK)

Describes the efforts of the Chicago archdiocesan office of Catholic education to advertise its services throughout the Chicago area. Highlights the office's "Shareholder's Report," a local report card which was distributed through Catholic schools to all parents and which provided data about student achievement, costs, drop-out rates,…

Describes the efforts of the National Catholic Educational Association to establish connections between Russian and Lithuanian educators and the Catholic educational community in the United States. Describes the delegation's travels to Moscow, Saint Petersburg, and Vilnius and their interaction with Eastern European educators around in October…

Outlines St. Thomas More Cathedral School's Christian Heritage Art Program, an interactive series for grades one to eight which introduces students to the masters while linking the historical background of Christianity to art history and applying Christian principles to artistic endeavors. Lists goals and describes student/teacher reactions. (LAM)

A document on higher education, a decade in preparation, recognizes certain rights of Roman Catholic institutions to academic freedom and independence, a more moderate stance than anticipated. It outlines norms that may be tailored to existing statutes and operating principles in some instances. For American institutions, rules may be…

Provides retrospective on author's experience as a woman scientist who began her career on campus in the 1960s. Reveals much about the general position of women scientists of her generation. Concludes that, despite some gains for women scientists, much remains to be done to foster full equity for women scientists, whatever their campus setting.…

States that ecumenism, or the process of building unity among Christians, is central to the formation of Catholic identity as the world enters the third millennium of Christianity. Describes the strides made in ecumenical education, the resources available from the church, and new challenges ahead to Christian unity. (14 citations) (VWC)

Discusses variables essential to the religious identity of Catholic colleges and universities in the context of the 1999 draft application of "Ex Corde Ecclesiae" to the United States, a document on the relationship between Catholic higher education institutions and the Catholic Church. Suggests a taxonomy in which Catholic colleges are…

Explores how to successfully combine the ideals of Christianity with the ideals of the academy, a goal explored by Pepperdine University Center for Faith and Learning. Addresses issues relevant to this goal, including diversity, academic freedom, and taking seriously Pepperdine University's relationship to the Churches of Christ. (EV)