A Catholic school is distinguished from a public school through its Catholic identity based on its mission statement which clearly outlines what it means to be Catholic through a theological, evangelical, and ecclesial foundation (Engle et al., 2020). The purpose of this study was to discover the reason for a diminished Catholic identity at St.…

This paper examines how the eco-theology of St Francis of Assisi is translated into practice in Franciscan schools in Jakarta, Indonesia. We also investigate if the environmental conclusions of the Pope's Encyclical, "Laudato Si'," are understood by students. An ethnographic approach, using participant observation, interviews and focus…

This study uncovers the meanings that secondary teachers working under the religious structure of Jesuit institutions attach to their work. I draw on theoretical insights coming from organisational behaviour. I use cases of teachers who worked or work in Catholic high schools run by the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuit order. I…

This research aimed to (1) create a charism model for personnel administration of school under the 'Sisters of Saint Joseph of the Apparition' in Thailand, in order to increase the commitment of personnel to the organization, and (2) demonstrate and improve the charism model. The research process was divided into three steps as follows: (1)…

Researchers explored the problem of teacher retention, especially among beginning teachers, and noted a lack of consensus on why teachers leave teaching and how to retain the teachers. Private school studies include Catholic school data, but few researchers isolated the data or used data-gathering instruments to examine Catholic school issues,…

Summarizes the findings of the National Catholic Educational Association's study of Catholic high school teachers' religious beliefs and practices. Compares the religious attitudes of Catholic teachers, American Catholics, and the American public; and differences in religious beliefs among Catholic lay, non-Catholic lay, and religious teachers.…

Reviews studies of the characteristics of Catholic high school teachers; differences between religious' and layteachers' perceptions of the role of Catholic school teachers; and instructors' concerns with the purpose and staffing of Catholic high schools. Discusses the schools' dual purposes of academic development and faith formation. (DMM)