Suggests that a substantial section of the population in Northern Ireland is deprived of educational advantages which are selectively accorded to students on the basis of religion, class and sex. The issues of comprehensive and integrated education are seen as predominating in the 1970's. (Author/SF)

Article evaluated the historical development of Catholic colleges and examined the question of whether it is possible for Catholic institutions to blend academic respectability with a commitment to religious values. (Author/RK)

Supported in part by National Science Foundation Grant 132 at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Despite the recent resurgence of academic interest in nonpublic schools, we continue to be relatively ignorant of the political and social composition of these schools. This study of the Chicago and Los Angeles Catholic school systems sought to redress this ignorance. The study first gathered and analyzed school data from central (diocesan)…

A study of the attitudes and beliefs of ordinary parish priests regarding birth control in three countries, Colombia, the United States, and the Netherlands, is reported in this paper. It was undertaken for the purpose of filling the gap in knowledge which exists with respect to parish priests and the official Roman Catholic Church. Comparative…

This document presents a general statistical background for some of the issues confronting private colleges and universities operating under the sponsorship and within the values of the Catholic religion. The data are presented under 2 major categories: general information and financial information. Included under general information are…

Describes the role of the staff in the development of a school-based reading policy in a Catholic elementary school. (FL)

The department of religion and religious education at Catholic University is committed to both the academic study of religion and to issues of belief. The department's approach to undergraduate religious studies and course offerings and objectives are discussed. (SW)

Catholic education is the largest alternative school system in the United States. But it is facing financial and policy problems as more and more low-income and minority groups look to Catholic schools to provide their children with a quality education. Discusses some of the bias associated with Catholic schools as well as recent developments.…

The extent to which sex-role attitudes influence events comprising the initial stages of family formation is tested using a sample of 194 white, never-married, Catholic, university students. The more traditional the respondent, the earlier marriage and the birth of the first child are planned. (Author)

Considers the moral/philosophical issue of integrating Catholic schools, the impact of such a decision on parish life, the administrative, technical, and educational concerns. Also presents four ways to integrate the schools with an evaluation of the strengths and weaknesses of each model. (RK)

Investigates the reasons that parents send their children to Catholic schools. Evaluates three national studies and suggests some additional "real world" reasons for such parent motivation. (RK)

The purpose of this study was to examine current Catholic attitudes toward marriage and various marriage forms and to consider the influence of degree of religiosity. Questionnaires were distributed at four programs of the Catholic Family Life Program in a midwestern metropolitan area. Nontraditional marriage forms have a growing potential. (JEL)