Author stressed that Catholics must regroup to delineate their common beliefs and values. (Author/RK)

Article considered the task of the religious educator, presented three theological questions which are much discussed in the Catholic world today, and examined certain trends in contemporary moral theology which offered some tentative solutions to the problems of religious educators. (Author/RK)

Trends within the Catholic educational system are discussed. (CK)

An international conference of Catholic educators recommended principles for integrating communications media into pastoral studies, focusing on the integration of communication; contrast between theological and media thought patterns; emphasis on the mass media; the media's language; developing communicative persons; understanding socio-cultural…

Interviews Father James Walsh, former director of the National Catholic Education Association's (NCEA) seminary department. Contends that he greatly increased the NCEA's outreach to seminaries through his publications and other work. States that Father Walsh left the organization to become a pastor, and is now editor of Grace Under Pressure, which…

Discusses the needs of teachers in terms of content and method. (RK)

Narrates the NCEA Seminary Department's 100-year history. States that during the last quarter of this century, seminaries have become increasingly attuned to the roles of women and lay deacons in study and ministry, the needs of Hispanics and other minority groups, and a variety of psychosexual considerations. (VWC)

The author discusses changes in the role and organizational structures of high school and college seminaries which are being brought about by declining enrollments and rising expenses. (SJL)

Discusses the rapid growth of a Catholic K-8 school in Oklahoma. Reports that the school opened in 1990 and more than quintupled in size by 2001, making it the largest Catholic school in the state. Identifies the school's number one priority as its commitment to Catholicism. (NB)

States that lay persons who serve as Catholic-school administrators need a strong background in church and Catholic-school history and theology. Addresses the need for bishops, superintendents, religious orders, and Catholic colleges and universities to nurture the faith leadership competencies of Catholic school principals. (20 references.) (VWC)