Our society categorizes people by age, sex, work role, and attractiveness. Children easily absorb these stereotypes of certain groups, particularly the old. If we are to build a life-oriented society, parents and schools must change their own attitudes and teach children to value human beings, not roles. (SJL)

The Christian educational community will be enhanced when all persons within it treat each other with the respect and dignity that is their right. Where teachers are poorly paid or treated like children by administrators, respect is diminished and the educational process suffers. (Author/SJL)

The faculty of Holy Names High School developed an interdisciplinary human rights program with school-wide activities focusing on three selected themes: the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, in conjunction with Human Rights Week; Food; and Women. This article outlines major program activities. (SJL)

Encourages integrating the church's social tradition into the mainstream teachings of Catholic education. Advocates teaching human dignity to children and to society at large. (YKH)