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Correction
Apr 01, 2008; Anonymous ... Albertus Magnus College was not included in the list of Catholic colleges and universities on page 66 ...
Does Including the Arts Make a Difference?
Apr 01, 2008; Buenaflor, Judi ... The arts touch the sensitive aspects of humanity In today's jargon, when someone says something that has an obvious answer, the quirky quick reply is "Duh?" Althrough simple in structure, this single syllable can speak volumes. A statement that may evoke with a response is "Wouldn't the ...
The Power of the Cymbals
Apr 01, 2008; Keebler, Barbara ... My son is a member of his high school band. At first Michael played the bells and we would strain to hear the lilting notes as the timpani and shining sousaphones held forth. Now he plays the cymbals and there's no mistaking their clash and clang as the parade marches by. Even when the band is ...
ART, wonder and the Religious Dimension of the Child
Apr 01, 2008; Morrell, Mary Regina ... "Through his 'artistic creativity' man appears more than ever 'in the image of God, ' and he accomplishes this task above all in shaping the wondrous 'material' of his own humanity and then exercising creative dominion over the universe which surrounds him. With loving regard, the divine artist ...
STRIKE UP THE BAND ...in Your School: Learning Music Through Performance
Apr 01, 2008; Desrosiers, Philip ... The arts are best learned through hands-on experiences. What better way is there, other than singing, than to place an instrument in the hands of a beginning performer? The Sacred Heart School Band in East Providence, Rhode Island, just gave its first official performance at the school's ...
Ten Ways to Help Students Become Enthusiastic Learners through Music
Apr 01, 2008; Shih, Patricia ... Because music is such a heart and mind opener, it has been proven to facilitate learning Make learning fun by using music. Because music is such a heart and mind opener, it has been proven that music actually facilitates learning. Early childhood educators know this as evidenced by the ...
Planning for Masses with Youth
Apr 01, 2008; Cameron, Kathy ... Planning the music for Mass can be a great learning experience and a chance for youth to take ownership for prayerful execution of music The start of any school year brings with it new opportunities for Masses in Catholic schools and youth ministry in general. January's observance of ...
CREAtinG tiME AnD SPACE FOR PRAYER
Apr 01, 2008; Earl, Patricia Helene ... Instead of being the last thing on our "To Do" list, prayer needs to occupy a priority in our daily lives Catholic Identity is a topic of continued interest as well as concern as we seek to provide quality Catholic education in our schools, holding fast to high academic standards and ...
Learning through the Arts in Lexington's Catholic Schools
Apr 01, 2008; Heink, Jill; Farnau, William ... Knights of Columbus McGivney grant helps Diocese of Lexington expand emphasis on arts in urban schools As the superintendent and staff looked at the opportunities available to the students in Catholic schools within the Diocese of Lexington, the need was clear for more emphasis in the ...
Proclaiming Social Justice through the Arts
Apr 01, 2008; Whelan, Mary E ... Teaching to the whole child means that faith formation and learning are connected. Art integration is an ideal method to integrate the spiritual, academic and social learning goals Seven women gathered around a small classroom table, sitting in chairs much too small for adults. "Tell me ...
School and Parish Choirs Lead the Way in Musical Excellence
Apr 01, 2008; Schmidt, Jan ... Catholic school and parish vocal musicians, music teachers and conductors are experiencing a renewed dedication to the treasured beauty and tradition of the great music of the church Thousands of school and parish choral singers evoking the sound of great European cathedral choirs are ...
Publications Catalog Available
Apr 01, 2008; Anonymous ... The 2008 Publications Catalog will be mailed to members in May. This year's edition includes 20 new titles. During the past year NCEA has published on many topics, including formation and leadership, development, ethics, ...
Media Spotlight Shone on Catholic Schools Week 2008
Apr 01, 2008; Anonymous ... Activities for Catholic Schools Week 2008 ended up lighting the way in more ways than were imaged when the week's theme was selected more than a year ago. The theme for this year's observance was "Catholic Schools Light die Way, to represent the special role Catholic schools play in the positive ...
Catechetical Sunday
Apr 01, 2008; Anonymous ... This year Catechetical Sunday will be observed the weekend of Sept. 20-21. The theme is "The Word of God in the Life and Mission of the Church." A Catechetical Sunday kit with resource ...
Writing is Everyone's Business
Apr 01, 2008; Baxter, Thelma ... Today math teachers are called upon to teach students how to write and explain math problems in words. That's one benefit of writing across curriculum. At one time math teaching consisted of instructing arithmetic, algebra, jeometry and trigonometry. Now, suddenly, math teachers are ...
Celebrate Service Theme Selected for Catholic Schools Week 2009
Apr 01, 2008; Anonymous ... "Celebrate Service," the theme for Catholic Schools Week 2009, celebrates Catholic schools and community service. Civic engagement is a hallmark of Catholic education. The majority of elementary and secondary schools participates in service projects ranging from collecting canned goods for the ...
Catholic Youth Raising Thousands of Service Hours in Honor of Pope Benedict XVI
Apr 01, 2008; Anonymous ... BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS FOR POPE BENEDICT A gift of public service from U.S. Catholic youth and students Online pledge form will gather information about the number of participants, the total hours volunteered and the kind of service provided Thousands of Catholic young people ...
The Joy of Yes!
Apr 01, 2008; Hickman, Lou Ella ... Even if you have covered vocations in your classroom, consider how a lesson on the "Pink Sisters" can help your students learn more about their faith. Or if you are wondering how to present the topic of religious vocations, this article is a good place to start. She genuflects before the ...
The Red-Haired Boy
Apr 01, 2008; Eder, Nancy ... (Nof to be confused with Charles Shultz's red-haired girl from his wonderful cartoons.) On a Friday afternoon in September, I watched a number of smiling children bounding off the yellow school bus after a day at school. Their khaki slacks and navy polo shirts, I noticed, were rumpled ....
Frontiers of Justice Participants Heading for Burkina Faso and Ghana
Apr 01, 2008; Anonymous ... Six secondary school educators have been selected to participate in Frontiers of Justice 2008. The participants will meet in Baltimore for two days of orientation beginning June 25 and depart June 27 for two weeks in Burkina Faso and Ghana. This year's participants are: Morgan ...