Reading Lay Catholics in Schools for the Church Documents series, I was struck by the great quotes and the central argument that lay Catholics have a vocation within the Church. I’m certain that not the concept of a lay vocation isn’t widely understood. I have had the experience of feeling like a second-class citizen in […]
Catholic School Matters Top Five
Last month I had the privilege to spend a few days at Notre Dame and ACE headquarters. The Alliance for Catholic Education (ACE) began at Notre Dame and is perhaps best known for its teaching corps. But it also houses the headquarters for the ACE Academies, the Remick Leadership Program, and initiatives in school choice, […]
Urge Congress to Include Key Provisions in Tax Reform Bill
The tax reform bills passed separately by the House and Senate will go to conference to reconcile differences between the two before a final law is passed. There are some critical provisions that are of importance members of the Catholic and other private school communities: • Expansion of Section 529 savings accounts to cover elementary and secondary […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP 12/1/17
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… Guest Blogger: Chris Mominey The Catholic School Open House 2018 NCEA Visions for Excellence Soul of Youth […]
Guest Blogger: Chris Mominey
After listening to the Catholic School Matters podcast with Sr. Elizabeth Allen on the Vatican document The Catholic School (1977), I find its relevance to our American Catholic education (even 40 years later) remarkable. And while different themes of the document emerge and are highlighted at different times in history, there are also themes that […]
The Catholic School Open House
The following article was contributed by Anthony G. Sahadi, principal of St. Martin of Tours in Gaithersburg, MD. January 28th – February 3rd, 2018, we will showcase our American Catholic Schools with Catholic Schools Week – a week of celebrating and showcasing our Catholic Identity, academic excellence, and service. It is also a time to celebrate […]
2018 NCEA Visions for Excellence Soul of Youth Sports Conference
Athletics programs in Catholic schools encompasses more than just the benefit of physical activity, high fives, school spirit and team pride. School-based sports programs can bring out noticeable positive change in school culture. In fact, athletics programs can be used to advance school effectiveness, drive the school’s mission and, most importantly, deepen student athletes’ relationship with […]
The Vision for Catholic Schools
I often find “Christ-centered” and “Gospel-centered” in mission and vision statements. In my conversation with Sr. Elizabeth Anne Allen, OP on the Church Documents series on the Catholic School Matters podcast about The Catholic School, the Vatican’s 1977 document on Catholic schools, we both pointed out the importance of paragraph 34 in establishing a Catholic […]
Advent Resources
NCEA is pleased to offer Advent resources that enable Catholic educators to help celebrate this season of Advent with students. Filled with research-based strategies, publications, website and technological tools, these resources will provide Catholic educators with insight and best practices during this Advent season. Week 1 Our Sunday Visitor What’s the Meaning of the Seasons’ […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP 11/22/17
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… A Theology Teacher’s Perspective on Dr. Uhl and Ms. Byrd’s Podcast on the USCCB’s Teach Them Episode […]
