Back to (Catholic) School Resources for All Catholics
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Here are a few ideas to continue your Catholic studies without a huge commitment.
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Catholic Back to School Supplies That Aren’t on the School Lists
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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
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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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Catholic School Opens in Renovated Kmart
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WAUKEGAN – Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep, a work-study program that has provided assistance to students for over 14 years, just moved into a new state of the art campus this week. Their new school building? A renovated Kmart store. Thanks to an $18.5 million reuse project headed by JGMA architects and the McShane
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Back to School: Pros and Cons of Catholic Uniforms
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Yes, it is that time of year when mom’s and dad’s everywhere are looking at the “back to school” sales ads, figuring out who has crayons on sale and which child (actually) needs a new backpack. I didn’t go to Catholic school, so growing up, I was somewhat jealous of those who didn’t have to
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10 Encouraging Quotes from John Paul II to Catholic School Educators
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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
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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
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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
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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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5 Ways Any Catholic Can Make the Most of the New School Year
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In the middle of the third quarter of the 2014-2015 school year, I sat down and started to write a book of daily reflections for teachers in Catholic schools. In a whirlwind of output, I managed to finish it around four months later, in the middle of the summer of 2015, and Called to Teach will be
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12 Reasons Why Catholic School Was Actually Pretty Awesome
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Catholic schools get a bad rep in the media. Certain elements of pop culture *coughBUZZFEEDcough* describe it as something to be survived rather than appreciated. Granted, many Catholic schools do need reforming, but with Catholic Schools Week taking place next week, we should focus on the positive aspects of going to Catholic school. Here are
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