Momentum
The Official Journal of the National Catholic Educational Association
February/March 2009
Theme: Leadership and Professional Development
Below you will find a table of contents, along with additional information and references for selected articles.
Table of Contents
The print version of the February/March issue of Momentum is available now. Here’s what you will find inside:
Editorials
Editorial: Leadership for the Growth of Others Karen Ristau
The goal of any kind of educational program is the growth of others.
Impulse: Leadership is Not a Style…It’s a Quality Karen Ristau
Leadership for community requires a desire to keep individuals joined in a pursuit greater than themselves.
Special Theme: Leadership
Inspired by St. Paul: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow Florence Morgan Gillman
St. Paul’s life offers a fascinating study for educational leaders and teachers.
Being the chief catechist of the diocese means “to teach as Jesus did.”
Unheroic principals empower others to exercise leadership in their areas of professional expertise.
Educational Leadership and the Impact of Religious Charism Mary Fitzgerald, SSND
The definition of educational leadership is nuanced by the Gospel and often by the charism of a founding religious community.
Teachers are Students Too Judi Buenaflor
Much time and energy have been spent studying what works in the classroom, but not on the ones who make it all work.
Online Learning Offers Flexibility and Convenience for Teacher Education Brent Wooten and Thomas Hancock
Teachers can balance family and work while advancing their professional education.
Increasing Teacher Leadership through University and School Collaboration Rachel Gemo, Nancy Meskel and Barbara Rieckhoff
DePaul University initiative fosters increased teacher learning and leadership skills in Catholic schools.
Five Steps to Improving Student Behavior Liz Kearney
Administrators are behavior leaders as well as instructional leaders of a school.
General Section
Catechetical Scholars IV Program Provides the Experience of Shared Faith, Intellectual Discourse and the Challenge of Evangelization Jennifer Marran
NCEA program helps groom the coming cadre of catechetical leaders
Integrating Catholic Social Teaching into the Elementary Classroom Linda Hanson
Many lessons already being presented in Catholic elementary schools incorporate the seven basic principles of Catholic social teaching, but the message is not being passed on to students.
New Convent Expresses Appreciation for Religious Community’s Commitment Lauren Martich
Despite a national trend of convent closings, a Phoenix project garnered immediate and full financial support from the civic and alumnae community.
Marymount International School of Rome Celebrates Catholic Schools Week Yvonne Hennigan
2009 service theme a natural fit for English language school in the Eternal City.
“Good News” of Catholic Education Flourishes in Nicaragua Adolpho Gonzalez
Lincoln International Academy of the Holy Family embraces Catholic Schools Week in Managua.
Countdown Underway for Anaheim 2009 Convention and Convocation
Get ready for sunny California
Vocations
Deaf Priest Forms Religious Community with a Charism to Serve the Deaf Lou Ella Hickman, IWBS
Long road leads Father Tom Coughlin to create a new growing Dominican community in San Antonio
Special Section: National Catholic Colleges Week
Catholic Colleges and Catholic K-12 Schools Collaborate for Improvement Melissa Cidade
Survey show many areas of cooperation
The Higher Vale of a Catholic College Education Lucas Lamadrid
The second most important four years of life
Survey Reveals What High School Sophomores and Juniors Seek in a College or University Marlene Mohs and John Lawlor
Students see Catholic schools as religious, spiritual, strict, ethical, moral, safe and supportive
Catholic Colleges and Universities in the United States
A listing of 107 Catholic higher education institutions
Departments
Association News
Two executive directors appointed to national boards; 2007 Seton recipient receives presidential citizen’s medal; NCEA announces St. Paul pilgrimage for June; “Child to Child Two” campaign distributes money to Gulf Coast Catholic dioceses damages by Hurricane Ike
Resources Ready to Use
Reviews of two new books from NCEA, Communication for Busy Principals: High Impact Letters and Templates and Season of Holiness: A Parent Newsletter from the NCEA; Lesson plans to integrate faith and science; National archives summer institute for educators; Home-mission education materials
DRE Directions
Catechists: How Beautiful Those Who Bring Good News Susan J. Kay
Among the many responsibilities of a catechetical leader, perhaps the most important is the formation and education of catechists.
Capitol Info
Transitioning to the New Administration’s Education Policy Initiatives Dale McDonald, PBVM
Education seems to be a key priority for President Obama.
Technology Trends
Digital Catechesis: New Thresholds Into the Future Angela Ann Zukowski, MHSH
Honing digital skills important for teachers
Book Review Sister Mary Elizabeth Karalis, SSJ
A Review of The Inner Work of Lent by Father Philip Cover and Donna Mollenkopf.
Index of Advertisers
Ave Maria Press.............................................CVR 2
Bill of Rights Institute..........................................17
Boston College-C21 Online....................................5
Catholic Distance University.................................77
DePaul University.................................................65
Educational Testing Services..................................3
Facts Tuition Management.....................................1
Felician College....................................................13
Fordham University..............................................78
Forrest T. Jones & Company................................43
Franciscan University of Steubenville...................69
Institute for Catholic Educational Leadership.......51
Key Education Resources.....................................47
L’Osservatore Romano...................................CVR 3
Marian College.....................................................71
Marymount University.........................................81
Momentum Magazine..........................................91
Mount Saint Mary’s University.............................67
Niagara University................................................81
Rediker Software Inc............................................23
Riverside Publishing............................................39
Saint Francis University.......................................71
Saint Joseph’s College.........................................75
SDG Advisors.......................................................41
Saint Mary’s Press.........................................CVR 4
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary...........................93
Tuition aid Data Services......................................87
University of Dallas-School of Ministry................82
University of Saint Mary.......................................75
William H Sadlier Inc............................................27
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