Describes one educator's experiences with developing core K-8 curriculum standards that reflect the four pillars of the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the dimensions of the General Directory for Catechesis. Standards were applied in author's diocese. Also describes pilot year for program and offers some qualitative feedback. (NB)

The Pope expressed strong support for Catholic higher education in America and urged greater attention to theological research, but repeated the Vatican's position that the theological work must be "tested and validated" by the Church. (MLW)

Discusses ways in which an inner city Catholic school in Albany, New York, whose students are 97% non-Catholic, continues its mission. The school incorporates other religions into its religious instruction, and offers student-led para-liturgical services in various faith traditions. Argues that in urban Catholic schools, ecumenism is necessary.…

Describes a program called Faith, Finances, and You, which aims to help parishioners of St. Albert the Great in Ohio become better stewards in their personal and financial lives. Program involves a series of workshops that were adjusted according to participant feedback. The parish plans to expand the program to schools. (NB)