WAMU recently shared a story. “Catholic Schools In D.C. Adapt To Lower Budgets, Changing Requirements” by Kavitha Cardoza Many Catholic schools have also started innovating. Some have developed networks of schools where they share administrators to keep costs down. Others have students work one day a week to help pay for their tuition. And Catholic […]
NCEA in the News – Religion News Service
Religion News Service recently shared the story “Some fans hope Pope Francis can boost US Catholic schools” by Lauren Markoe “We’re talking about educating the whole child — body, mind and spirit or soul,” Bimonte said. “Other schools can educate the mind. Other schools can educate the body. But they can’t educate the soul.” To […]
Integrating the Catholic Faith into your Classroom Management
This post was prepared by NCEA’s Educational Resources Manager, Andrea Kopp. As the start of the school year is underway and you are getting to know your students, it’s important to create consistent policies and procedures for your classroom. Every new class seems to develop its own group personality and they each have their own gifts […]
Living as the Image of God: Created for Joy and Love
This week, NCEA is attending the World Meeting of Families on behalf of Catholic schools across the country. Throughout the week, we will be live tweeting, blogging and posting on our Facebook page. This post was prepared by Ryan Lombardozzi, Social Media Coordinator. Bishop Robert Barron, founder of Word on Fire Catholic Ministries, is no […]
A MOMENT OF FAITH ENLIVENED
Pope Francis bestows sainthood on Blessed Junipero Serra on Wednesday, September 23, 2015. What exactly is Canonization? And who is the Catholic Church’s newest saint? More than 1.9 million Catholic school students from kindergarten to 12th grade now can answer those questions after they watch the National Catholic Educational Association’s (NCEA) new classroom resource video: […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP 09/18/15
Didn’t have the chance to check in with NCEA Talk each day? We’ve got you covered. Each Friday NCEA Talk will post a roundup of Catholic education news and resources from the week. In case you missed it… Pope Francis in the USA: Canonization Resource NCEA Announces Outstanding Catholic Education Leaders to be Honored at […]
Pope Francis in the USA: Canonization Resource
Next week, Pope Francis will be visiting the United States. The historic visit of Pope Francis marks many firsts, including the first canonization done on American soil and the first papal address to Congress. In preparation for Pope Francis’s visit, NCEA has created an informative video that discusses what a canonization is, what to expect […]
NCEA Announces Outstanding Catholic Education Leaders to be Honored at the 25th Annual Seton Awards Gala
NCEA Seton honorees serve as role models and visionaries in service to their communities and to Catholic education NCEA will honor individuals and organizations with the NCEA Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Award on October 5, 2015 in Washington, D.C. The Seton Award celebrates the honorees’ lifelong devotion to Catholic education. “Outstanding support and service to Catholic […]
A Reflection for Catechetical Sunday
This post was prepared by NCEA’s Assistant Director of Professional Development, Mickie Abatemarco. “This week we celebrate Catechetical Sunday. It is a time to celebrate those who catechize, who echo the faith. As teachers in Catholic education you are challenged to do that every day. I hope these thoughts encourage you to be the catechist […]
What Deserving Teacher Do You Think Should Be Sent to NCEA 2016?
NCEA is sending a deserving teacher to NCEA 2016 Convention and Expo. Live voting is now open on the NCEA Facebook page. Like our page and vote for your favorites. Need help deciding? Here are reasons why others think you should vote for them! Angela Ferguson Saint Richard Catholic School Urban Dictionary defines the word, “bomb-diggity,” as […]
