The problems of maintaining its schools are only part of the Catholic diocesan mission. Along with the schools, all activities should be systematically explored--through evaluation, reflection, planning. The Center for Applied Research on the Apostolate experience suggests some guidelines. (Author)

Adult religious education is needed and the church is striving to help instruct and teach all who want their help. (MR)

Briefly describes the implementation of a special "development week" program by a network of churches and related bodies, such as youth organizations and missionary societies. (RH)

The vision statement of St. Saviour's Anglican Church in the Parish of Glen Osmon reads, "We aim to be a worshipping, caring, learning and serving Christian Community." These four aspects of Christian Community are essential and inter-related. The intention in the first part of this article is to explore the "learning" aspects…

A disabled man recounts negative experiences in his church's Sunday school and confirmation class. (CL)

The church has a great responsibility to minister and provide a place where children can experience the love of God. The spiritual journey of children is often nurtured in the Sunday school room, Bible class, or some other church setting. Under the best of circumstances, this journey is a formable task. One must consider the challenges that arise…

This bibliography is a basic list of resources currently available to help librarians and library committees in churches and synagogues. Addresses for groups and other sources are given at the end of the bibliography. (NH)

Trinity Church in New York produces its own programs for showing on the Manhattan Cable public access channel. It also trains other religious groups in the use of video equipment.

Explores prevalent assumptions about what religious organizations are and do, how they fit into the independent or nonprofit sector, and what is reasonable to expect of or for them. Reviews basic facts about the nature, scope, operations, and support of religious organizations, examining their levels of independence. Focuses on the basic…

Support for publicly funded pre-kindergarten has increased tremendously in recent years as parents, educators and policy makers have come to recognize the many benefits of high-quality early education. As of 2008, 38 states and the District of Columbia invest in pre-k programs, and many school districts are doing so on their own with local and…

The Washington, D.C. suburb of McLean, Virginia is one of the most affluent areas in the United States. It is also a community of rare and remarkable power, where politics, military might, and corporate interests converge to create the perfect environment for successful non-profit efforts. On any given day of the week, there is a charity ball or…

The relationship between the Sunday school and the development of an American Civil religion in American history is discussed. The move from religious diversity to religious uniformity is emphasized. (DE)

Examined the effects of a short term, church-based program in relation to three program goals: increased sex information, heightened self-esteem, and clarity of personal sexual values. Using a pre-posttest, control group design, significant positive change in sex information and clarity of personal sexual values were found. (Author/BL)