Renewing Catholic Schools

Author : Most Reverend Samuel J. Aquila
Publisher : Catholic University of America Press
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 44,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-13
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781949822045

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Renewing Catholic Schools by Most Reverend Samuel J. Aquila Pdf

Catholic education remains one of the most compelling expressions of the Church’s mission to form disciples. Despite decades of decline in the number of schools and students, many Catholic schools have been experiencing renewal by returning to the great legacy of the Catholic tradition. Renewing Catholic Schools offers an overview of the reasons behind this renewal and practical suggestions for administrators, clergy, teachers, and parents on how to begin the process of reinvigoration. The book begins by situating Catholic education within the Church’s mission. Fidelity to Catholic mission and identity, including a commitment to the fulness of truth, provides the fundamental mark for the true success of Catholic education. The Catholic intellectual tradition, in particular, established by figures such as Augustine, Boethius, and Aquinas, can continue to direct Catholic schools, providing a depth of vision to overcome today’s educational crisis. To transcend the now dominate secular model of education, Catholic schools can align their curriculum more closely to the Catholic tradition. One touchpoint comes from Archbishop Michael Miller’s The Holy See’s Teaching on Catholic Schools, which the book explores as a source for practical guidance. It also offers a Catholic vision for curriculum, examining the full range of subjects from gymnasium, the fine arts, the liberal arts, literature, history, and catechesis, all of which lead to a well-formed graduate, inspired by beauty, attune to truth, and ordered toward the good. Finally, the book provides a practical vision for renewing the school through the formation of teachers, creation of a school community, and by offering suggestions for implementation of a stronger Catholic mission and philosophy of education. The teacher, ultimately, should strive to teach like Jesus, while the community should joyfully embody the school’s mission, making it a lived reality. The book concludes with examples of Catholic schools that have successfully undergone renewal.

Author : R. Jared Staudt
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1949822052

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Renewing Catholic Schools by R. Jared Staudt Pdf

Catholic education remains one of the most compelling expressions of the Church's mission to form disciples. Despite decades of decline in the number of schools and students, many Catholic schools have been experiencing renewal by returning to the great legacy of the Catholic tradition. Renewing Catholic Schools offers an overview of the reasons behind this renewal and practical suggestions for administrators, clergy, teachers, and parents on how to begin the process of reinvigoration.The book begins by situating Catholic education within the Church's mission. Fidelity to Catholic mission and identity, including a commitment to the fulness of truth, provides the fundamental mark for the true success of Catholic education. The Catholic intellectual tradition, in particular, established by figures such as Augustine, Boethius, and Aquinas, can continue to direct Catholic schools, providing a depth of vision to overcome today's educational crisis.To transcend the now dominate secular model of education, Catholic schools can align their curriculum more closely to the Catholic tradition. One touchpoint comes from Archbishop Michael Miller's The Holy See's Teaching on Catholic Schools, which the book explores as a source for practical guidance. It also offers a Catholic vision for curriculum, examining the full range of subjects from gymnasium, the fine arts, the liberal arts, literature, history, and catechesis, all of which lead to a well-formed graduate, inspired by beauty, attune to truth, and ordered toward the good. Finally, the book provides a practical vision for renewing the school through the formation of teachers, creation of a school community, and by offering suggestions for implementation of a stronger Catholic mission and philosophy of education. The teacher, ultimately, should strive to teach like Jesus, while the community should joyfully embody the school's mission, making it a lived reality. The book concludes with examples of Catholic schools that have successfully undergone renewal.

Author : Veronica Gayle Spry,W. F. Sultmann
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 139 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Catholic schools
ISBN : 0947282343

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Journeying in Renewal by Veronica Gayle Spry,W. F. Sultmann Pdf

Author : Kevin Treston
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 80 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 1992
Category : Catholic schools
ISBN : 0958748616

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Transforming Catholic Schools by Kevin Treston Pdf

Author : Catholic Church. Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops,Catholic Church. Congregatio pro Institutione Catholica
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Catholic schools
ISBN : 0889971889

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The Religious Dimension of Education in a Catholic School : Guidelines for Reflection and Renewal by Catholic Church. Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops,Catholic Church. Congregatio pro Institutione Catholica Pdf

Author : J. Michael Miller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Religion
ISBN : 1933184205

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The Holy See's Teaching on Catholic Schools by J. Michael Miller Pdf

Archbishop J. Michael Miller distills the Church's teachings on Catholic education and explains the five marks of all good Catholic schools.

Author : James L. Heft S. M.
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2011-10-21
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9780199911370

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Catholic High Schools by James L. Heft S. M. Pdf

Catholic high schools in the United States have been undergoing three major changes: the shift to primarily lay leadership and teachers; the transition to a more consumerist and pluralist culture; and the increasing diversity of students attending Catholic high schools. James Heft argues that to navigate these changes successfully, leaders of Catholic education need to inform lay teachers more thoroughly, conduct a more profound social analysis of the culture, and address the real needs of students. After presenting the history of Catholic schools in the United States and describing the major legal decisions that have influenced their evolution, Heft describes the distinctive and compelling mission of a Catholic high school. Two chapters are devoted to leadership, and other chapters to teachers, students, alternative models of high schools, financing, and the key role of parents, who today may be described as ''post-deferential'' to traditional authorities, including bishops and priests. Written by an award-winning teacher, scholar, and recognized educational leader in Catholic education, Catholic High Schools should be read by everyone interested in religiously- affiliated educational institutions, particularly Catholic education.

Author : Ryan N.S. Topping
Publisher : CUA Press
Page : 422 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2015-08-15
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780813227313

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Renewing the Mind by Ryan N.S. Topping Pdf

10. Plato from The Republic -- 11. St. Basil the Great from Address to Young Men on the Reading of Greek Literature -- 12. Hugh of St. Victor from Didascalicon -- 13. St. Bonaventure from Reduction of the Arts to Theology -- 14. St. Thomas Aquinas from Summa Theologiae -- 15. Bl. John Henry Newman from The Idea of a University -- 16. Jacques Maritain from the Education at the Crossroads -- Part III: The Methods of Teaching -- 17. Plato from Meno -- 18. St. Augustine from On Christian Teaching -- 19. St. Thomas Aquinas from Summa Theologiae

Author : James Arthur,Gerald Grace,Paddy Walsh
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 0954138449

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Can there be a catholic school curriculum? by James Arthur,Gerald Grace,Paddy Walsh Pdf

Author : Ned Prendergast,Luke Monahan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Religion
ISBN : 185390662X

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Reimagining the Catholic School by Ned Prendergast,Luke Monahan Pdf

Through a unique gathering of inspirational voices on Catholic education from both sides of the Atlantic, a renewed role for Catholic education is proposed for the world of today and tomorrow. If at this threshold moment for Catholic schools you have an interest in how the present becomes the future and how schools are resourced and supported into that future, then this is a volume that you cannot be without.

Author : Catholic Church. Congregatio pro Institutione Catholica
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 64 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Catholic Church
ISBN : 0851837492

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The Religious Dimension of Education in a Catholic School by Catholic Church. Congregatio pro Institutione Catholica Pdf

Author : Ryan N. S. Topping
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 118 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2015-08-24
Category : Education
ISBN : 1621381455

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The Case for Catholic Education by Ryan N. S. Topping Pdf

Catholic schools have long contributed to the mission of the Church and to the flourishing of society. During the past few decades, however, Catholic schools have suffered severe losses, both in their religious identity and in their capacity to attract students. With penetrating insights, pointed anecdotes, and drawing upon recent empirical studies and Church documents, Ryan Topping describes the near collapse of Catholic education in North America and uncovers the enduring principles of authentic renewal. In The Case for Catholic Education you'll discover: . the three purposes of Catholic education . why virtue is more important than self-esteem . the elements of a true "common core" curriculum . essential differences between "progressive" and "Catholic" models of learning . helpful study questions and a research guide "This is an accessible and eminently readable book on a topic which no Catholic can afford to ignore."--Joseph Pearce, Aquinas College, Nashville, TN "The Case for Catholic Education speaks to the heart of the debate over whether Catholic education is 'worth it.'"--Sister John Mary Fleming, O.P., Executive Director for Catholic Education, USCCB "The Case for Catholic Education will surely play a vital role in reinvigorating the handing-on of essential Catholic truths."--Sister Joseph Andrew Bogdanowicz, O.P., Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, Ann Arbor, MI "This short book contains an astonishing wealth of insights and practical suggestions."--Dr. Keith Cassidy, President of Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Academy, Barry's Bay, ON, Canada "Ryan Topping has written an engaging and coherent analysis of the state of Catholic education in North America, which will be useful for teachers in Britain, too."--Dr. Paul Shrimpton, Magdalen College School, Oxford, UK "An insightful view of our threatened patrimony and a framed vision for what educating and forming our children may still yet become."--Dr. Jason Fugikawa, Dean of Academics and Faculty, Holy Family Academy, Manchester, NH "The Case for Catholic Education includes sound advice in regards to the teaching of Good Books and then Great Books in the high school years, and for including Christ throughout an education."--Patrick S.J. Carmack, Founder of the Angelicum Academy and the Great Books Academy homeschool programs "It is impossible to read this book without feeling stirred to the joy--and the work--of better educating our young people."--Patrick Conley, Director of Faith Formation, Cathedral of St. Paul, MN "In his latest offering, Ryan Topping presents a lucid and lively exploration of the foundations of a true Catholic education."--Veronica Burchard, Vice President for Education Programs, Sophia Institute for Teachers, Bedford, NH "Every Catholic educator and school administer should read and re-read this fine book."--Dr. Jason West, President and Academic Dean, Newman Theological College, Edmonton, AB, Canada "This engaging book combines incisive appraisal and exposition with inspiring encouragement and exhortation."--Fr. Cajetan Cuddy, O.P., Dominican Province of St. Joseph, New York, NY Ryan N. S. Topping earned a doctorate in theology from the University of Oxford and is a Fellow of Thomas More College of Liberal Arts, Merrimack, NH. He is the author of Happiness and Wisdom (CUA Press, 2012), Rebuilding Catholic Culture (Sophia Institute Press, 2013), and Renewing the Mind: A Reader in the Philosophy of Catholic Education (CUA Press, 2015)."

Author : Gerald Grace
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2015-09-25
Category : Education
ISBN : 9781317563419

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Faith, Mission and Challenge in Catholic Education by Gerald Grace Pdf

In the World Library of Educationalists, international experts compile career-long collections of what they judge to be their finest pieces – extracts from books, key article, salient research findings, major theoretical and practical contributions – so the world can read them in a single manageable volume. Readers will be able to follow the themes and strands and see how their work contributes to the development of the field. Gerald Grace is renowned internationally for his research and teaching in the areas of Catholic education, spirituality, leadership and effectiveness in faith schooling, and educational policy. In Faith, Mission and Challenge in Catholic Education, Gerald Grace brings together 15 of his key writings in one place. Starting with a specially written Introduction, which gives an overview of his career and contextualises his selection within the development of the field, the chapters cover: - the interactions of faith, mission and spirituality in the development of Catholic education - how to replace ideology, polemic and prejudice in discussions about faith-based schooling with evidence-based argument - understanding the distinctive nature of concepts such as ‘leadership’ and ‘effectiveness’ in faith-based education - using ‘mission integrity’ as a key concept for the evaluation of contemporary Catholic schooling - examining the interactions of Catholic values, Catholic curriculum and educational policy developments. This book not only shows how Gerald Grace’s thinking developed during his career, it also gives an insight into the development of the fields to which he contributed.

Author : Anthony S. BRYK,Valerie E. Lee,Peter Blakeley. Holland,Anthony S Bryk
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 417 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2009-06-30
Category : Education
ISBN : 9780674029033

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Catholic Schools and the Common Good by Anthony S. BRYK,Valerie E. Lee,Peter Blakeley. Holland,Anthony S Bryk Pdf

The authors examine a broad range of Catholic high schools to determine whether or not students are better educated in these schools than they are in public schools. They find that the Catholic schools do have an independent effect on achievement, especially in reducing disparities between disadvantaged and privileged students. The Catholic school of today, they show, is informed by a vision, similar to that of John Dewey, of the school as a community committed to democratic education and the common good of all students.

Author : Brian Blaney
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 25 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Catholic schools
ISBN : 0646346431

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School Renewal by Brian Blaney Pdf