This book is a resource for those considering a Catholic education for their children. The purpose of this short narrative is to begin a discussion with parents on Catholic education philosophy and to illustrate how a Catholic faith-based education offers a good deal more than a diploma; it offers vision, direction and purpose. This resource is…

Tips for Catholic High School Campus Ministry to Grow and Thrive. Campus Ministry sustains and animates the faith life of high school students in a way that dynamically and substantially complements the formation they receive in theology class, in their parish life and their family life. Drawing on the experience and sharing of campus ministers…

This publication is only available as a downloadable file. See who's giving and getting grants in your field. Strengthen your search for funds with the Foundation Center's digital edition of "Grants for Religion." This new "Grant Guide" reveals the scope of current foundation giving in the field. You'll find descriptions of 18,483 grants of…

The first chapter of this guide, which is intended to help congregational librarians find ways to use the Bible in their programs, provides background on the books and themes of the Bible. Various versions of the English Bible are discussed in the second chapter, and suggestions for studying the Bible and a Bible reading plan are offered in the…

The Washington D.C., Hebrew Congregation built a new school and cultural center in a Montgomery County suburb where many of the younger members had relocated. (Author)

Reviews recommendations put forth in "The Challenge of Adolescent Catechesis: Maturing in Faith." Enumerates principles related to the development of a personal faith and Catholic identity in adolescence, stressing respect for variability in maturation rates and learning needs and the need for variety in learning formats, environments,…

With increasing numbers of single-parent and two-career families, more parents and other community members lack the time to instill in children the values and ethics they have traditionally provided. This document addresses the challenges faced by educators as they teach these values, and it reports on successful approaches in the field, both on…

Identifies 11 techniques for procuring grants in religious education. Outlines project personalization, clarity of proposal, naming intended outcomes and evaluation of project, flexibility, avoiding jargon, finding common goals with prospective donors, recognizing your limits and perceived image, having realistic hopes, persistence and…

The guidebook, designed for professionals and paraprofessionals working with disabled persons in parishes, schools, and institutions, examines issues in religious education with disabled persons. Papers focus on integration of disabled persons into the religious educational community and into the Christian community. S. Hall makes a plea for full…

This book considers every phase of the mentoring process, offering basic principles and concrete practices to establish and nourish an effective mentoring program for religious educators. The book contains a comprehensive overview of the mentoring literature from adult, religious, and general education. It explains the historical background for…

Many principals want to respond to their faculty's increasing interest in and need for meaningful community prayer. This publication was prepared for the teaching community with selections of prayer forms and programs, and plans for extending the program to spouses and family. Part 1, "Introduction," is comprised of scriptural…

The purpose of this bulletin is to point out the advantages of small schools (five rooms or less) and what makes them quality schools. Answers are supplied for the question, Why a Lutheran School in Our Congregation? (to provide opportunities through which the Holy Spirit can develop and maintain the Christian faith in each pupil) and When is a…

Criteria for choosing biblical reading materials for children are described, including story content, vocabulary, denominational biases, illustrations, and intended use of the materials. An annotated bibliography is provided which includes evaluations based on the criteria mentioned. (CLB)

Examines the role of the Catholic school ministery team in proclaiming the Gospel throughout the school and its community. (SJL)

This guide outlines the foundation for campus ministry in the context of definition, community, and mission. It considers the functioning of ministry at the center of the Catholic identity of a school in contrast to a position conceived in terms of projects and events. It begins with a description of campus ministry coming of age as schools work…