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A Primer on Education Governance in the Catholic Church

Table of Contents

Preface

Terminology

Acknowledgements

Chapter 1: Education and Governance

Introduction

God's Call to Holiness

Community

Governance and Ministry

Chapter 2: Governance and Law

Introduction

Canon Law

Catechesis

Catholic Schools

Diocesan Governance

Parish Governance

Schools and Ecclesiastical Structure

Civil Law and Church Property

Contracts and Employee Relations

School Boards

Chapter 3: Basic Principles for Church Governance

Chapter 4: Single-Parish Education Governance

Consultative Board

Board with Limited Jurisdiction

Alternative Board with Delegated Responsibility

Further Reflections on Single-Parish Education Governance

Chapter 5: Regional/Interparish Education Governance

Consultative Board

Board with Limited Jurisdiction

Alternative Regional School Board with Limited Jurisdiction

Further Reflections on Interparish Education Governance

Chapter 6: Diocesan School Governance

Consultative Board

Board with Limited Jurisdiction

Further Reflections on Diocesan School Governance

Chapter 7: Private School Governance

Consultative Board

Board with Limited Jurisdiction

Corporate Board

Further Reflections on Private School Governance

Chapter 8: Diocesan Education Governance

Consultative Board

Board with Limited Jurisdiction

Further Reflections on Diocesan Education Governance

Chapter 9: Conclusion

Appendix A: Sample Board Constitutions: Parish/Interparish/Diocesan

Appendix B: Sample Board Constitutions: Boards for Private Catholic Schools

Consultative Board

Board with Limited Jurisdiction

Corporate Board and Independent Catholic School Board

Appendix C: Glossary of Terms

Bibliography

This edition is by Regina Haney, Ed.D., Stephen O'Brien, Ed.D., and Lourdes Sheehan, RSM, Ed.D. in 2009

This is an extensive rewrite of a landmark guide first published in 1987. It has been updated and made more comprehensive in presenting the possible models of governance for Catholic schools and education programs on the local, regional, and diocesan levels, and the relationship between them. It takes into account current trends that are more responsive to the changing realities of Catholic schools and parishes.

Canon lawyers and civil lawyers have reviewed and contributed to the book. Quotations from Canon Law and the Catechism of the Catholic Church have been updated with the latest translations. Diagrams illustrate the various models. This new book will help Catholic school and religious education leaders to design or redesign governance structures, within the parameters of acceptable Catholic Church and civil practice, that can continue to be as effective and viable as possible in these changing times.

This book is due to be published this summer. It can be ordered from NCEA Member Services through a printable order form the Online Store or at (800) 711-6232; Fax (703) 243-0025; services@ncea.org.