Education
A Condensed Version of “Empowered by the Spirit”
Catholic campus ministers, Newman Center staff and Catholic college students will value this booklet touching on the key aspects of campus ministry outlined by the bishops in their 1985 pastoral letter Empowered by the Spirit. The bishops reaffirm the Church’s support for campus ministry programs, the integration of faith and reason in a university setting, the professionals responsible for the faith formation of Catholic college students, and the six ways to accomplish this ministry with Catholic young adults.
No. 5-497, 16 pp.
1-9 copies, $1.95 each
10-24 copies, $1.50 each
25+ copies, $1.00 each
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Campus Ministry Faces the Future
The U.S. bishops challenge campus ministers to work with higher education in establishing a culture which enables all persons to reach their full potential.
No. 981-5, 23 pp., $3.50
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College students are called to be “coworkers in Christ” in the church communities that exist on college campuses. A
Student Leader’s Guide to Campus Ministry is a resource for young adults at both private and public colleges and universities to encourage them to become “coworkers in Christ” as they minister with and among their peers. Adapted from
Empowered by the Spirit: Campus Ministry Faces the Future, this booklet describes the role of campus ministry in the Church and higher education, those who minister and serve, and six aspects of campus ministry. Use this booklet as an introduction to college campus ministry, as a training tool with student peer leaders, or as a way to promote college ministry among potential student leaders.
No. 5-498, 24 pp., $3.95
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A Handbook of Campus Ministry Programs and Resources (Second Edition)
This revised edition includes new articles on Catholic faculty, certification, diversity, the challenge of the generations, and vocation ministry on campus as well as (from the original 1991 edition) a brief history of campus ministry and articles on formation, peer ministry, fund raising, ecumenical ministry, and leadership development. Developed by the bishops’ Department of Education.
No. 5-031, 240 pp., $16.95
Resource Member Price $10.17
The bishops celebrate the many gifts of their “coworkers in Christ”—faith, desire to serve, spiritual hunger, vitality, optimism and idealism, talents and skills and speak to them about the wonderful opportunities for leadership in witnessing to the gospel on campus.
No. 5-084, 8 pp.,25/$12.00
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These guidelines outline the process of requesting and granting (or withdrawing) the mandatum, “the acknowledgment by a diocesan bishop that a Catholic professor of a theological discipline is a teacher within the full communion of the Catholic Church.” Included are the sample texts for the attestation of the teacher of theological disciplines and the acknowledgement of the diocesan bishop.
No. 5-430, 28 pp., $3.50
Resource Member Price $2.10
Designed to strengthen the identity of the approximately 235 Catholic colleges and universities in this country, the Application applies to these educational institutions the norms and principles of Pope John Paul II’s apostolic constitution Ex corde Ecclesiae (see below).
No. 5-391, 32 pp., $3.95
Resource Member Price $2.37
Pope John Paul II’s apostolic constitution focuses on the role and duties of Catholic higher education today, and addresses the identity and mission of the Catholic university.
No. 399-X, 56 pp., $5.95
Resource Member Price $3.57
As valued instruments of proclaiming the Good News, Catholic elementary and secondary schools face many challenges. In this new statement, the bishops reaffirm their commitment to Catholic elementary and secondary schools and challenge the entire Catholic community to provide children and young people with schools that deal with the realities of the Church and society today and address their academic, moral and spiritual needs. This brief booklet is a compact, insightful resource for pastors, directors of religious education, and alumni of a Catholic education.
No. 5-646, 20 pp., $2.50
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A Pastoral Message on Catholic Education
Written against the background of the Second Vatican Council’s Declaration on Christian Education, the bishops outline the themes of message, community, and service in this timeless statement. In order to give form to the vision, the bishops discuss educational ministry to people of all ages and encourage planning and collaboration in developing educational programs.
No. 063-X, 58 pp., $5.95
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Guidelines for Reflection and Renewal
The Congregation for Catholic Education addresses the current relevance of the Second Vatican Council’s Declaration on Christian Education and examines the religious dimension of the classroom in the lives of today’s youth, exploring the formation process as a whole.
No. 231-4, 65 pp., $5.95
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A Resource for Bishops and Diocesan Educational/Catechetical Leaders
Inspired by the mission of the Diocesan Educational/Catechetical Leadership Project, to ensure a healthy future for educational/catechetical leadership, this resource provides a conceptual framework, addresses effective structures for achieving this goal, and offers planning materials for identifying and recruiting new diocesan educational leaders. A collaborative effort among the United States Catholic Conference Department of Education, CACE/NCEA (Chief Administrator of Catholic Education/National Catholic Educational Association), and NCCL (National Conference of Catechetical Leadership).
No. 051-6, 44 pp., $5.95
Resource Member Price $3.57
A Handbook for Pastors and Parish School Administrators
Developed for use with the series Formation and Development for Catholic School Leaders (available separately), this resource is designed to help pastors and school board members learn about the scope of responsibilities entailed in the work of the Catholic school principal. From the bishops’ Department of Education and edited by Maria J. Ciriello, OP, Ph.D.
No. 5-054, 160 pp., $9.95
Resource Member Price $5.97
A Three-Volume Preparation Program for Future and Neophyte Principals
This three-volume set incorporates references to the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Addresses the unique mission of the Catholic school and the special demands placed upon Catholic school administrators. Edited by Maria J. Ciriello, OP, Ph.D., Dean of the School of Education, University of Portland, Oregon. A collaborative effort of USCC and CACE/NCEA (Chief Administrators of Catholic Education/National Catholic Educational Association).
Addresses seven competencies in leadership and nine in curriculum and instruction. Includes more than 150 sources are in the bibliography.
No. 5-077, 464 pp., $29.95
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Addresses four competencies in faith in development, three in building Christian community, two in moral and ethical development, and three in history and philosophy. Includes more than 170 sources in the bibliography.
No. 5-078, 304 pp., $29.95
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Addresses six competencies in personnel management, seven in institutional management, and four in finance and development. Includes more than over 150 sources in the bibliography.
No. 5-079, 340 pp., $29.95
Resource Member Price $17.97
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