Attention in this article was directed toward teachers in Catholic schools with comments about religious leadership and religion classes applying equally to the personnel in religious education centers. (Author/RK)

This book is intended for anyone who seeks to help people to embrace and grow in the Catholic faith. It is provided as a help to the reading of the new "General Directory for Catechesis" (GDC) as an aid to its reception and implementation in both Catholic parishes and Catholic schools. It presumes that churches and schools want to engage…

This study ascertains the opinions of faculty in catholic colleges and universities towards both the religious and professional value dimension of catholic higher education. (Editor)

Provides a comprehensive analysis of the full range of private educational approaches and an approximation for the future of nonpublic schools. (Author/RK)

The religious education course for seniors at Marian Catholic High School in Chicago Heights, Illinois, is designed to heighten students' religious awareness through volunteer work with less fortunate members of the community. (SJL)

This essay looks at the impact of Catholic schools on adult religious behavior and, as well, the impact of correct adult behavior on Catholic schools. (Author/RK)

Argues that faculty hiring is one of the most important duties a principle performs. Catholic schools suffer from a shortage of religion teachers. Author's research suggests that new recruitment methods must be employed, including recruiting teachers from within the schools who are in other disciplines. (Contains four references.) (NB)

Outlines a model program for rewarding excellence, primarily in a Catholic elementary school that has discretionary funds for rewards and recognition, though it may be adapted for any school. Presents a monthly award system that utilizes Catholic culture and permeates the entire school year. Cites Disney program as a model. (NB)

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)

Summarizes the development and administration of a survey by the Archdiocese of Cincinnati to assess the satisfaction of parents of children in archdiocesan schools. The survey measured both performance and the importance of 11 key areas of Catholic education (e.g., educational quality, extracurricular programming). Concludes with a discussion of…

Describes a project designed to create an energy efficient high school in the diocese of Pittsburgh. The project will save over $850,000 in energy, operations, and maintenance costs over fifteen years. The design improves the physical premises as well by adding windows and eliminating fluorescent lighting. Offers tips for developing similar…

Discusses the difficulty Catholic schools face in recruiting Directors of Religious Education (DRE). Suggests that there are not enough skilled DREs to go around. Encourages schools to find talented lay people and mentor and empower them so that they can grow into the position. Presents some model approaches to the recruitment process. (NB)

Reviews the history of Catholic education in the United States from the early nineteenth century to the present; discusses its academic effectiveness and the future of Catholic schools. (SK)