The key to a quality faith formation program is building Christian community in a school that supports students and families living the Catholic faith daily.
Author: NCEATALK
Make the Most of Educator Professional Development Investments
Today’s school administrators and educators face a daunting array of challenges. From increased pressure to improve test scores and bridge learning gaps exacerbated by the pandemic to complying with inclusion mandates and boosting educator retention rates.
Furniture and Faith: The Ikea Effect
Research consistently demonstrates that when teenagers take ownership of their faith, it transforms into a deeply personal and meaningful aspect of their lives.
Bridging the Gap: Combating Summer Learning Loss with a Comprehensive Summer School Plan
Research shows that the average student loses 17-34% of the previous year’s learning gains over summer break, with losses being more pronounced in math and reading skills.
Recognizing Outstanding Catholic School Students: Youth Virtues, Valor and Vision Awards (YVVV Awards)
Does your school have a story to tell about a student who goes above and beyond the required service hours to affirm the concepts of virtues, valor and vision?
The Importance of Upgrading Classroom Devices for Educators
Let’s take a deeper look into why investing in new classroom technology is crucial and how it can positively impact our educators and students.
The Transformative Effect of Sacred Listening
By focusing on listening, Catholic educators can help students shape their own faith, making it more personal and meaningful. Listening lays the groundwork for trust and meaningful conversation, which is where true faith formation happens.
The Impact of a Box of Joy®
Box of Joy is an instrument of mercy God uses to bless young lives — but its continuation and expansion are only possible if U.S. Catholic schools and other groups are willing to share their resources and engage their students in this gift-giving outreach to help children in need.
Parents and Parishes Strengthen Student Faith Formation
Catholic schools have a dual mission, to be excellent schools and excellent places of faith formation.
Catholic Scouting: Proud to Support NCEA and Catholic Schools
“Belonging to another Catholic faith-based organization outside school reinforces the notion that faith permeates the student’s whole life. It makes the student realize that a faith-based life should be total; not begin and end at school,” said Josephine Golcher, a Catholic school teacher and Scouting leader in Fullerton, CA.
