Describes an in-service teacher education program designed to address the multicultural issues faced by a 38% non-white Catholic school. Indicates that educators must decide what multiculturalism includes, how it should be implemented, and how it will affect teaching styles before implementing an in-service training program. (MAB)

Portrays the church's emphases on human rights and educating for human dignity as critical dimensions of violence reduction. Stresses that instilling Catholic values helps prevent violence and can also help people deal with its negative repercussions. (EMH)

Asserts that Catholic schools throughout America continue to make remarkable contributions to our nation's intellectual and moral growth. Highlights the impressive results of Catholic schools in teaching, student learning, graduation rates and retention, moral development, and the alleviation of resources for public schools. Presents the text of a…

Discusses long-range strategic planning in schools. Argues that faculty, staff members, and students should comprise the planning committee, and a subcommittee should work with the school principal to monitor the implementation of plans. (JDI)

Advises Catholic school principals to find a quiet place each day where distractions can be placed aside for 15 minutes to contemplate spirituality. Argues that by allowing their relationship with God to permeate their busy administration, principals' mindfulness can help foster school spirituality by providing catechetical leadership for their…

Offers advice from a priest and educator on ministering to the Catholic community, including: (1) collaborating and sharing responsibilities; (2) scheduling regular staff meetings that include an agenda, prayer, and minutes; (3) being hospitable; (4) communicating with and listening to church members; (4) taking advantage of archdiocese resources;…

Describes the revision of the National Catechetical Directory (NCD), an ongoing project of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Education, in conjunction with a bishops' editorial oversight board (EOB). States that writing is underway and will be completed following consultations with Catholic communities and organizations. (NB)

Discusses how teachers can utilize the talents of teacher aides. Describes ways in which three first grade teachers in a Catholic school share their assistants/aides and maximize their presence in the classroom, such as including the teacher assistant in lesson planning and using them as co-teachers on a large project. (NB)

Describes the founding and mission of SIGNIS, a Catholic communications organization that strives to promote the personal, social, and cultural life of all people and their communities. States that SIGNIS unites two international Catholic associations, UNDA and OCIC; both were involved in communication and media since 1928. (NB)

Presents the parish programs at the Prince of Peace Catholic Community in Plano, Texas and at the Holy Family Parish Community in Inverness, Illinois as examples of what can be accomplished when imaginative, inspired, and knowledgeable teachers take on family catechesis as their mission. (VWC)

Reflects on areas influencing child formation most: home-based activities, school, and the children's social world and their interaction within the community. Explains how parents can establish and teach the primary values that coincide with each of these areas of child development. (VWC)

A veteran educator, Sister Mary Andre Chipko, who serves as educational consultant to Lorain County Catholic Schools in the Cleveland Diocese, took a hard look at the Madison Avenue approach toward selling a product. She thought that nothing sells a product like the product itself and the result was a textbook produced by students on their…

Offers a status report on four National Catholic Education Association projects funded by the Knights of Columbus: the Christian Formation of Catholic Educators; the Religious Education Outcomes Inventory and Religious Education Outcomes Inventory of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Analysis; a survey of Catholic high school students and their…

The author discusses the particular needs of the Catholic adult as learner and believer and suggests program planning techniques for adult catechesis based on specific learning objectives and a wide choice of teaching methods. (SJL)

Describes the history of American Catholic schools. Discusses themes that have been prevalent throughout their existence: the survival of Catholicism, the immigration of Catholics to America, the variety of responses to Catholic schools, the adaptability of Catholic educators, the involvement of community, and the changes in Catholic identity.…