This is the first of four articles tracing the history of the National Catholic Educational Association through the contributions made by six leaders of the association. This article focuses on the work of Thomas J. Conaty and Francis W. Howard, 1899-1920. (Editor)

Provides a personal account of the experiences of an American nun while teaching at Fu Jen Catholic University in Taiwan. Explains the Taiwanese educational system and the role of Catholic education within it. (CBC)

Examines the implications of the bishops' pastoral, "The Challenge of Peace," for Catholic schools and analyzes issues and problems in responding to the pastoral. Recommends clarification of philosophical positions, development of archdiocesan guidelines, varied teacher in-service opportunities, and global concept development. (DMM)

Suggests that religion teachers develop mentor-friend relationships with their students, as characterized by being available to students outside of class, sharing oneself in a personal way, expressing interest in the student's life, and sharing faith. Discusses acceptable and unacceptable types of relationships. (DMM)

Special issue dedicated to reveiwing aspects of Catholic training in French schools. (DS)

There is a great future to religious education but only on the condition that it be reborn from a meeting of good educational theory and sound theological study. (Author)

Presents research and survey conclusions on the future of Catholic schools. Addresses the main trends in Catholic schools, priorities for Catholic education, identifying characteristics of future Catholic schools, main problems to be faced, and the role of priests, religion, and laity in the schools. (DMM)

An interview with Father Albert McBride, formerly of the National Catholic Educational Association's National Forum for Religious Educators. Father McBride gives his opinion on such issues as the problems and future of religious education and trends in the Catholic Church. (SJL)

Summarizes pedagogical innovations and the emergence of a social justice mission within the Catholic school system. The authors present a thorough historical review of the American Catholic school philosophy including dates, key figures, and the political and social contexts that framed these educational developments. (Contains 30 references.) (RC)

Offers a personal reflection on the beliefs, assumptions and values associated with the baptismal catechumenal process, the initiation process into the church. Outlines a series of actions that are influenced by these core ideas. Examples include designing catechetichical programs to accommodate a variety of spiritual needs at many levels and…

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…

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)