Momentum

NCEA thanks you for taking the time to read Momentum. Since 1970, the publication has offered relevant, timely and important articles and best practices in the realm of Catholic education.

In This Issue

On the Cover

St. Mary's Catholic School
Archdiocese of Boston
St. Mary's is a Catholic, college-preparatory school developing students in grades 6-12 from more than 30 communities on Boston's North Shore. Their rigorous academic and extra-curricular programs encourage young men and women to reach their spiritual, intellectual, moral, physical and creative potential. 

Features

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  Reopening Catholic Schools

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  Teaching Faithful Citizenship

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  Finding Our True North

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  Elections and Catholic Social Justice: It's All About Solidarity

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  Let Us Fight for the Future of Catholic Schools

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  In a Pandemic, Catholic Schools Lead the Way

Also in This Issue

Catholic Education: Developing Conscience and Courage in the Present for the Future

This is a good time to remember why we have Catholic schools and why we became teachers or staff members. Catholic schools exist to provide an excellent education and to pass on the Catholic faith. Not every student is Catholic, of course, but if we provide a solid, values-based education, rooted in Scripture and teachings of the Catholic Church, we are offering our students the opportunity to form their consciences and make good decisions now and in the future.

Forty Catholic Schools Honored as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020

The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) joyfully proclaims that 40 Catholic schools will receive the National Blue Ribbon Schools Award for 2020. Of 50 schools recognized in the private school category, Catholic schools earned 40 of the coveted awards.