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)

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)

Describes a study of graduate students in pastoral ministries and religious education who are not seminarians. Reviews findings related to students' demographics and background, previous work experience, and future goals and describes practical issues related to undertaking graduate studies. Indicates that a majority of the students hoped to work…

The death of Nazareth Diocesan High School on August 31, 1974 and the resurrection of the Nazareth Regional High School on September 1, 1974 came about because of financial difficulties in the first place and community spirit in the second place. This Catholic high school in Brooklyn reflects the impact that parents and students can have in…

For Catholic educators, the Jubilee Year 2000 brings a valuable opportunity to help students deepen their understanding of their faith and reflect on what it means to be a follower of Jesus in a new millennium. Provides various suggestions that may help Catholic educators take this opportunity and share this important tradition. (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…

In April, 1978, students from five high schools operated by the Brothers of the Sacred Heart in Louisiana and Mississippi responded to an 80-item questionnaire. This article discusses the survey's major findings on school environment, student/staff relationships, religious training, discipline policy, and student misbehavior. (Author/SJL)

Reviews findings from the Assessment of Catholic Religious Education Surveys regarding students' perceptions about the schools (whether public or private) which they attend full time. Reports more positive attitudes about teachers and courses, but more negativity about discipline among students attending Catholic schools. (DMM)

Reverend Val J. Peter, director of Girls and Boys Town, USA, states that loneliness is prevalent among today's children, no matter what their economic situation. Asserts that the reasons for loneliness include the growing need of parents to work, children having their own rooms, and overuse of personal technology. Asserts that Girls and Boys Town…

Describes the integral role of social teaching in Catholic education. In addition to reviewing past teachings, educators must train students to work toward achieving social justice. (YKH)