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

In response to Richard Morrill's essay on values education, the diversity of the verbs used to describe values education is discussed. Focus is on diversity in diagnoses and pedagogical goals as well as the range of strategies used by those who recognize the diversity. (Author/JMF)

The effects of pluralism on today's college campuses are intense. The place held by religion in this context is often awkward, but as a dimension of diversity and a potent force in human interaction, it deserves the same tolerance as any other aspect of pluralism and should not be trivialized. (MSE)

Discusses ways in which Catholic schools can reflect on the Catholic vision and identity within the institution. Reminds Catholic educators that the Catholic vision includes personal and societal transformation in the light of the Gospel. Suggests particular consideration is due the areas of leadership training, social justice, and spiritual life.…

Discusses the integration of faith and learning, using a historical approach to delineate the varieties of meaning implied by the integration-of-faith-and-learning construct as a useful first step in advancing coherent scholarly dialog. The paper discusses where integration occurs and which paradigm of integration is used. (SM)

Reviews guidelines and objectives established by the United States Catholic bishops report on teaching human sexuality, identifying the goal of such education as the "realization of total sexual identity" and affective maturation. Describes workshops designed by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to train sexuality educators in accordance with the…

Seven catechetical theorists and practitioners (Alfred McBride, Berard L. Marthaler, Dan Keller, Mary Ann Johnston, Eileen Loughran, Matt Hayes, and Mike Carotta) discuss the significance of the new "Cathechism of the Catholic Church," which replaces the "Cathechism of the Council of Trent" -- the official catechism of the…

This historical article from 1881 provides insights from a man with deafness and the challenges he faced as a child in understanding the divinity of creation. His relationship with his family and his religious awakening is described. (CR)

Maintains that the discipline of the philosophy of education can make an important contribution to the discipline of Christian religious education, as both are concerned with the dimensions of an integral education. Examines five first principles to show the unity between a Christian philosophy of education and a Christian religious education.…

Addresses the changing nature of Catholic schools, emphasizing, however, the core beliefs of Catholicism that have remained the same throughout. Focuses on the implementation by Catholic schools of three goals: enthusiasm, invitation, and witness of Catholicism. (YKH)

Focuses on the determination of Catholic teachers to instill values and quality education into their students. Depicts teachers as educators of the future world as well as the future church. States that Catholic educators have held strong to their beliefs and their vocation as teachers, and in doing so have helped Catholic education survive many…

Provides steps for effective fundraising in Catholic Schools: (1) set a goal; (2) recruit a committee; (3) select a company; (4) final planning; (5) advance promotion and advertising, (6) countdown and logistics reconfirmation; (7) "all systems go" and kick-off activities; (8) product delivery; and (9) evaluation. (CW)

Addresses the problem of the compatibility of science and religion, and its bearing on science and religious education, challenges the popular view that science and religion are compatible or complementary. Discusses differences at the doctrinal, metaphysical, methodological, and attitudinal levels. Argues that religious education should be kept…

States that spirituality must try to be in harmony with the source and meaning of being, both in contemplation and in action. Asserts that future Christian spirituality should be thoughtful and discerning, countercultural and community-building, open to uncertainty and committed to learning, and practical and ecumenical. (VWC)

States that people feel spiritual longing, expressed in belief in a God or higher power, to feel whole in a fragmented society. Recommends setting aside a sacred space, being still, and finding a spiritual community as rituals to reconnect with God and integrate the inner and outer lives. (VWC)