Shares unedited responses of male and female high school students in the Archdiocese of New York to three questions: What good experience have you had in religion classes? What should be taught in religion classes? Rank the importance of prayer and worship, basic church teachings, respect for life/human sexuality, and justice/peace studies. (DMM)

Discusses the difficulty parish catechetical coordinators face in recruiting volunteer religion teachers. Presents recommendations for successful recruiting: stable programs that are spoken of confidently; in-service formation of catechists; recruitment that is done by the entire parish; casting a wide net; and creating an environment welcoming…

Offers suggestions for ways in which Catholic educators can set priorities for developing religious education programs. Recommends visual symbols of Catholicism in each classroom, required prayer, a sacred place on campus, spiritual retreats for students, and reaching out to students. Also suggests that students be required to invest hours in…

Offers web addresses for three different sources that might be useful to Catholic educators: (1) U.S. Government Printing Office, which provides educational information; (2) New Moon Magazine, which urges young people to focus on good works rather than good looks; and (3) Discover Nursing, which aims to recruit people interested in nursing…

Describes the major issues tackled by the school board in a New Jersey Diocese. The key areas addressed were: revision and expansion of tuition assistance program, a move to president/principal model of administration for high schools, and overhaul of school policy manuals. Describes characteristics of an effective board. (NB)

Discusses The Values Project of the Archdiocese of New York, designed to document the ways in which Catholic values were taught across the curriculum in Archdiocese schools. Indicates that the Project used the Education Community Opportunity for Stewardship process of infusion. Describes the process' six steps for infusing values into the…

Proposes guidelines for Catholic religious educators to distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable theological pluralism, and infallible and non-infallible religious teachings. Considers personal theological competence to be essential in dealing with dissenting ideas in the classroom. (DMM)

As the number of Catholic teachers in British Catholic schools declines, Catholic authorities are forced to recruit more non-Catholic teachers. This presents problems for the nature and character of the Catholic school. To counteract increasingly secular attitudes and beliefs, the Catholic community must address the crisis in the training and…

Describes a foundation for new leadership development in Catholic educators. States that a liberal arts background and a deep philosophic understanding of Catholic education, formed by experience and reflected upon and critiqued, may offer more possibilities for leadership than acquiring any particular set of skills. (18 citations) (VWC)

Discusses the CSJ Educational Network, organized by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Orange to unite elementary schools in California. Reports that 22 schools are involved in the network, from five regions across the state. Lists criteria for membership, and provides recommendations for schools that desire to implement their own networks. (CJW)

Discusses the National Catholic Education Association's (NCEA) Assessment of Catechesis Religious Education (ACRE), what specifically is being measured, and the process put in place during item and assessment development to maximize the quality and suitability of its results. Describes religious education domains and key concepts measured. (CJW)

This publication features highlights of the major findings made by delegates to a meeting of the National Congress of Catholic Schools, held in Washington, D.C. in November, 1991. Divided into three chapters, the first chapter provides background information and explains the process by which the National Congress of Catholic Schools acts. The…

This kit, the third publication in a five-part series on the educational "ministry," offers elements designed for Catholic school faculty, parents, and students. The kit contains an article on the nature of discipleship; a booklet with prayer services, scripture references, liturgies, and sacramental preparation; three prayer cards; three posters;…

This volume is the result of a national invitational symposium that sought to build on the research from "Sharing the Faith: The Beliefs and Values of Catholic High School Teachers." The full text of three major papers given at the symposium as well as excerpts from presentations by four Catholic high school teachers are presented. The first…