Education forms a very significant activity within the Roman Catholic Church. The cultural and ethical formation of young generations and thus the future of society and the Church depend largely on it. Catholic schools grant the opportunity to base formal education on Christian anthropology and to shape students' personality in the light of the…

Many principals want to respond to their faculty's increasing interest in and need for meaningful community prayer. This publication was prepared for the teaching community with selections of prayer forms and programs, and plans for extending the program to spouses and family. Part 1, "Introduction," is comprised of scriptural…

Describes Catholic education as a process of developing capacities for two roles--one as a member of the Catholic church and the other as a citizen of the nation and the world. Points to sectarian and secular temptations to be avoided in Catholic education. (DMM)

A survey of Roman Catholic bishops (N=276; total population) and priests (N=655; random sample) on the purpose, effectiveness, and administration of parish religious education programs revealed a broad range of opinion. The respondents were almost unanimous in stating that such programs help people grow in faith into mature adult Christians; that…

This curriculum guide responds to the need for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) information that is correct, developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive, and morally consistent with Gospel values. The intended uses are described to be in Catholic schools and catechetical programs. A section providing orientation for teachers and…

This teacher/leader's guide for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) education using a Catholic approach builds upon materials presented in the teacher's manual. Considerations when implementing the AIDS curriculum are discussed, including involvement of the faith community and tailoring the program design with local decisions. Models for a…

Addresses the contributions Catholic educators can make to students' understanding of the conception and protection of life and of pregnancy. Suggests that educators present abstinence as the preferred form of birth control. Describes programs for improving prenatal care. (DMM)

This book provides practical direction for religious educators in teaching heterogeneous groups of learners by employing a broad range of teaching and learning approaches. The booklet explains the attributes of multiple intelligence theory, including the seven types of intelligence, and provides suggestions for engaging students in each…

Examines how religious educators can help solve world problems through educational processes founded in Christian traditions. Suggests that the Catholic church influences as much through its conduct as its teachings. Argues that religious educators must draw on tradition both for vision of world repair and sustenance for pursuing repair. (DB)

Recognizing the expanded role that teachers play in the classroom, the National Catholic Educational Association generated this elementary guidance curriculum as a support and guide for the Catholic classroom teacher. This six-volume series (vol. 1: program manual; vol 2: early childhood and kindergarten; vol. 3: grades 1/2; vol. 4: grades 3/4;…

This document is intended to help Catholic educators and their students examine efforts at evangelization over the 500 year period since Christopher Columbus' voyage united the eastern and western hemispheres. The first of three sections has study guides for teachers focusing on six themes: (1) the legacy of Columbus; (2) evangelization: then and…

In addressing the process of religious education, the constraints of time, space, and materials often force choices on religious educators. The purpose of this booklet is to propose the dimension of justice and peace education to what already exists in most religious education programs. It is suggested that educators change their perspective from…

The As We Teach and Learn program consists of an instrument to assess the Catholic dimension of a school and is designed to be used with study modules in a faculty- meeting format. Module topics include: "Faith Community"; "Faith Development"; "Religion Curriculum Articulation: Faith as the Root of all Instruction";…

The As We Teach and Learn program consists of an instrument to assess the Catholic dimension of a school and is designed to be used with study modules in a faculty-meeting format. Module topics include: "Faith Community"; "Faith Development"; "Religion Curriculum Articulation: Faith as the Root of all Instruction";…

The As We Teach and Learn program consists of an instrument to assess the Catholic dimension of a school and is designed to be used with study modules in a faculty-meeting format. Module topics include: "Faith Community"; "Faith Development"; "Religion Curriculum Articulation: Faith as the Root of all Instruction";…