Portrays the church's emphases on human rights and educating for human dignity as critical dimensions of violence reduction. Stresses that instilling Catholic values helps prevent violence and can also help people deal with its negative repercussions. (EMH)

Describes Frontiers of Justice as a program that acquaints educators with third world countries. Narrates one educator's trip to Ghana, where ethnic conflict, lack of education, and AIDS are prevalent. States that food distribution has been linked with education especially for girls; asserts that if girls are educated they will educate their…

Advises Catholic school principals to find a quiet place each day where distractions can be placed aside for 15 minutes to contemplate spirituality. Argues that by allowing their relationship with God to permeate their busy administration, principals' mindfulness can help foster school spirituality by providing catechetical leadership for their…

Offers advice from a priest and educator on ministering to the Catholic community, including: (1) collaborating and sharing responsibilities; (2) scheduling regular staff meetings that include an agenda, prayer, and minutes; (3) being hospitable; (4) communicating with and listening to church members; (4) taking advantage of archdiocese resources;…

Describes the revision of the National Catechetical Directory (NCD), an ongoing project of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Committee on Education, in conjunction with a bishops' editorial oversight board (EOB). States that writing is underway and will be completed following consultations with Catholic communities and organizations. (NB)

Discusses how teachers can utilize the talents of teacher aides. Describes ways in which three first grade teachers in a Catholic school share their assistants/aides and maximize their presence in the classroom, such as including the teacher assistant in lesson planning and using them as co-teachers on a large project. (NB)

Describes the founding and mission of SIGNIS, a Catholic communications organization that strives to promote the personal, social, and cultural life of all people and their communities. States that SIGNIS unites two international Catholic associations, UNDA and OCIC; both were involved in communication and media since 1928. (NB)

Examines the role spirituality plays in the leadership of Catholic education administrators. Asserts that the first great service of administrators is to lead, and that the second is the direction of that leadership toward mission. Leadership thus requires a particular spirituality: a reflective way to guide decisions and to evaluate their…

Presents the parish programs at the Prince of Peace Catholic Community in Plano, Texas and at the Holy Family Parish Community in Inverness, Illinois as examples of what can be accomplished when imaginative, inspired, and knowledgeable teachers take on family catechesis as their mission. (VWC)

Reflects on areas influencing child formation most: home-based activities, school, and the children's social world and their interaction within the community. Explains how parents can establish and teach the primary values that coincide with each of these areas of child development. (VWC)

Addresses the question of how school leaders can foster faith development among faculty members so the faith witness they give to students is as informed and vibrant as possible. Describes the success of the program "Sharing the Faith" in stimulating faculty growth at Northwest Catholic High School in Connecticut. (VWC)

This report presents data about Catholic elementary school teachers in light of the trend of the last 50 years, moving from teachers who were predominantly members of religious communities to the present when teachers are primarily laity. During the 1993-94 academic year, there were 112,199 teachers in Catholic elementary schools or which 89.5…

This booklet contains nine papers presented at the Communications Conference of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The booklet begins with the conference program, a list of attendees, and notes of the business meeting of the Association. Papers in the booklet are "Opening Remarks: A Call to Inaction" (Andrew Ciofalo);…

This book provides information for teachers about drugs and their effects on body and mind, and explains the role of teachers in effective drug education, prevention, and assistance programs. Suggestions on preventing drug abuse are also directed to the Catholic community and parents, along with a challenge to introduce programs on the local,…

Provides some evidence on the educational record of Scotland's religiously segregated secondary schools. Specifically, this research reconsiders the popular impression of Catholic schools in the light of some new data about the past education of the adult population. (Author/RK)