The following blog was contributed by Adam Zoeller, a member of the theology department at Saint Xavier High School in Louisville, KY. The translation of the Hebrew name Israel is ‘one who contends with human and divine beings.’ Although Jacob’s name change reinforces once again the importance of conversion in the Old Testament, I am […]
Category: Mission & Catholic Identity
How Do You Define Bullying?
The following blog was contributed by Jodee Blanco, New York Times best-selling author and consultant. It’s that time of year when we’re gifted with a pause, a moment to breathe in the spirit of Christmas and the new year, and reflect upon what’s important. For those of us in education, not only are we thinking […]
This Time of Year Is Tough on Lonely Students
The following blog was contributed by Jodee Blanco, New York Times best-selling author and consultant. This time of year is tough on lonely students, the ones who struggle to fit in, who may not even be teased or bullied per se, but who are simply always left out. Their classmates who exclude them are often […]
Parental Duties – in the Womb and Throughout Life
This blog was contributed by Brittany Vessely, executive director of Catholic Education Partners in Thornton, Colorado. As of the end of October, the start of the 40 Days for Life, I am 25 weeks pregnant and closing in on my third trimester with my baby boy in the womb. He is my husband and my […]
Tips for Successful Administration of the Affective Battery of the IFG:ACRE
This blog was contributed by Andrea Chavez-Kopp, Director of Formation and Digital Engagement at the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Arlington, VA. Students are familiar with standardized assessments in other content areas, so when asked to participate in the Assessment of Children/Youth Religious Education (ACRE), it is important to approach administration of this tool […]
Building a Culture of Life
This blog was contributed by Jonathan Login, Digital Project Coordinator at the National Catholic Educational Institution (NCEA) in Arlington, VA. Throughout her history and tradition, the Church has upheld a unique and solemn respect for human life. There is a wide variety of ministries and activities by which the faithful live out this reverence for […]
Make a Joyful Noise unto the Lord!
This blog was contributed by Jacqueline Leary-Warsaw, D.M.A., Dean of the Benjamin T. Rome School of Music, Drama, and Art at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C. Saint Paul wrote in his letter to the Colossians, “Let the message of Christ dwell among you richly as you teach and admonish one another with […]
Creating a Positive School Climate
The following blog was contributed by Chyrise King, Ph.D., who will be presenting “Creating a Positive School Climate” at the 2019 NCEA Institute for Catholic School Leaders (ICSL 2019), July 14-17 in Indianapolis. REGISTER NOW! ICSL 2019 is an engaging professional development opportunity for principals, aspiring principals, presidents, diocesan leaders, pastors, and board members. The preliminary […]
The Role of the Priest in Today’s Catholic School
The Catholic Education Foundation invites bishops, priests and seminarians to participate in an intensive and comprehensive four-day seminar. For whom? Clergy who are pastors, parochial vicars, or those directly involved in the elementary or secondary school apostolate (or who wish to be) – as well as seminarians. When? From 4:00 p.m., July 16 to 4:00 […]
When Does Lent End?
Since 2009, Miley Cyrus was in a complicated relationship with Liam Hemsworth: the lovers met and then broke up. In 2018, they realized that they could not be without each other and got married. But just eight months later, the spouses divorced. As it turned out Miley Cyrus boyfriend, the singer was not at all […]
