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Catholic Back to School Supplies That Aren’t on the School Lists

Besides the normal pencils, paper and backpacks that we normally send kids back to school with, there is a list of Catholic supplies kids should never go to school without. A morning prayer Every morning on the way to school, turn off the radio and say a quick prayer over your children. There is nothing …

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12 Responses Jesus Would Have Heard If He Was a Catholic School Teacher

With so many children returning to school over the last few weeks (at least here in Arizona) and with so many more returning after Labor Day in other parts of the country, I found it fitting to write this article. Teaching theology to high school students was one the best albeit hardest experiences I have …

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10 Encouraging Quotes from John Paul II to Catholic School Educators

Pope St. John Paul II was a remarkable man for multiple reasons. He served the kingdom of God as a holy priest, rising all the way to the papacy. In his multiple roles, he drew his flock closer to the Lord Jesus Christ. In effect, he was a master catechist—a teacher who transmitted knowledge of …

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10 Books That Would Inspire Any Catholic School Educator

Technique. Technology. Funding. Pedagogy. Business models. Test scores. Assessments. While each of these considerations has great merit, these and similar factors are not inherently unique to Catholic schools. But what makes the Catholic school different? What is at the core of Catholic education? If it is not the centrality of the Gospel, as imparted by educators on …

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8 Surprising Facts About Catholic Education to Know and Share

If you are inspired by the figures that appear below, and/or value Catholic education in the United States, and/or were looking for a lasting gift for any beloved Catholic school teacher(s) in your life, get a copy of my new book Called to Teach: Daily Inspiration for Catholic Educators, published by Ave Maria Press. If you take a …

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Like Learning? Here’s the Unsung Heroes of Catholic Schools Week

Happy Catholic Schools Week, everyone! In honor of this great week, let’s explore some of those who have helped shape what Catholic schools are today.   Saint John Baptist de La Salle Saint John Baptist de La Salle founded the Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools and was an innovator in the field of education. …

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