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Momentum
Official Journal of the National Catholic Educational Association
April/May 2011
Special Theme: Promoting Civil Discourse
NCEA Award Recipients
NCEA 2010 Annual Report
 Editorials
Impulse: Civility – Karen Ristau
Guest Editorial: George Washington’s Timeless Rules for Civility
Special Theme: Ritualizing and Celebrating
What Will It Mean to be a “Civilized” Person In the 21st Century? – Jeffrey P. von Arx, SJ
To be “civil” in the future is to be one of those who can operate comfortably in this difficult area.
Listening: A Pathway to Civility – Joseph Marino
To promote civil discourse is to promote active listening, not the oplite nodding of the head when someone speaks, but a thoughtful appraisal of spoken words.
Battling Bullying – Scott Alessi
As bullying has become a growing concern nationwide, Catholic schools are taking action to address the problem before it happens.
Curbing School Violence: A Recipe for Success – Patricia McGrenra, IHM
Inner-city school mixes faith, discipline, caring and hope with innovative programs.
Tuck In Your Shirt! Dealing with Today’s Social Norms – Christopher A. Trott
When a Catholic school teacher says to a student, “tuck in that shirt,” it means more than actually tucking in the shirt.
From the Field: Archbishop Hoban Students Make HOPE Happen in Akron – Greg Milo
Cold Wednesday nights in Akron provide a great experience for high school students to practice Catholic social teaching.
Features
From the Field: Important Leadership Lessons Learned Climbing China’s Great Wall – Rosemary J. Henry
How a demanding climb is applicable to leadership roles in Catholic education
Austin to Broadway and Back Again – Barbara Keebler
Tony nominee David Bologna talks about life on the big stage and then back to high school in Austin
From the Field: Consortium Helps Build Better Programs for Small Dioceses – Genevra Rolf, CSC
Catholic schools work together to provide better resources for their students at elementary and secondary school levels, and in higher education.
Parents, Teachers and Church: Triad Partners in the Religious Development of the Child – Elizabeth Olay
If parents fully entrust Catholic schools, religious education programs or the church herself to fully catechize their children without their parental involvement, then they are doing their children a great disservice.
Parish Catechetical Directors Mark 35 Years of Excellence in Catechesis – Anne Brown
The journey of the National Assocation of Parish Catechetical Directors from their founding in 1976 within the NCEA Department of Religious Education's National Forum of Religious Educators, through today.
Financial Summit Takes a Deep Look at Ways to Finance Catholic Schools of the Future – Staff Reports
An overview of the March summit in Chicago for bishops, superintendents and financial officers.
NCEA and Departmental Awards Presented During New Orleans Convention
The NCEA honors six individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Catholic education.
Vocations
“Moving Forward in Hope" Project Strives to Connect Young People with Life as a Religious Sister, Brother or Priest – Kathy Schmitt
National Action Plan renews outreach efforts to American youth and young adults, inviting them to consider religious life as a sister, brother or priest.
Departments
Association News
Resources Ready to Use
Weathering the Storm: Moving Catholic Schools Forward by Leonard DeFlore, John J. Covney and Merylann Schuttloffel
Book Review
Handbook of Sacraments for Today’s Catechist by Joyce Springer, review by Susan Gravely
DRE Directions. Toot! Bang! Clash! Make a Joyful (and Loud) Noise! – Carrie Sallwasser
It takes intentinal efforts to help parishoners and pastors recognize the value of professional catechetical leaders.
Capitol Info. Do Common Core Standards Have Implications for Catholic Schools? – Dale McDonald, PBVM
Is there need for a national discussion among the faith-based and independent schools concerning the implications of national standards and assessments?
Tech Trends. McLuhan and Babin: Profiles of 20th Century Media Prophets – Angela Ann Zukowski, MHSH
NCEA Annual Report
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