Reviews research examining nonpublic school teachers' attitudes toward the disabled, comparing the attitudes of Catholic and non-Catholic educators. Variables associated with positive attitudes included age, education, teaching experience, and sex. (DMM)

Reviews recent studies demonstrating that the nuclear arms race and living with the threat of imminent annihilation are having an adverse effect on the emotional lives of young children. Looks at the implications of children's fears for Catholic educators. (LAL)

This monograph describes a process to transform the routine managerial aspects of the Catholic school principalship into a vibrant and prayerful ministry. It opens with a portrayal of a fictitious Catholic school principal, and the contemplative skills that are used as a method of reflective practice and leadership. The focus is on how to…

The National Catechtical Directory will be a pastoral and practical document that will be officially issued by the American Bishops. (Author)

The results, which seem to be in conflict with the findings of Westoff and Potvin, indicate clearly that the influence of religiouness and Catholic education on fertility values is real, although the mutual contamination of both factors seems to be great. (Author)

Presented at the 66th Annual Convention of the National Catholic Educational Association, Detroit, Michigan, April 7-10, 1969.

Catholic educational leaders can play a key role in the current quest for educational excellence by reaching out in friendship and cooperation to other sectors of American education. Discusses reasons why Catholic leaders have not participated in the past and how they might become more usefully, constructively, and effectively involved. (DMM)

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)

Discusses the difficulty parish catechetical coordinators face in recruiting volunteer religion teachers. Presents recommendations for successful recruiting: stable programs that are spoken of confidently; in-service formation of catechists; recruitment that is done by the entire parish; casting a wide net; and creating an environment welcoming…

Offers suggestions for ways in which Catholic educators can set priorities for developing religious education programs. Recommends visual symbols of Catholicism in each classroom, required prayer, a sacred place on campus, spiritual retreats for students, and reaching out to students. Also suggests that students be required to invest hours in…