Proposes guidelines for Catholic religious educators to distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable theological pluralism, and infallible and non-infallible religious teachings. Considers personal theological competence to be essential in dealing with dissenting ideas in the classroom. (DMM)

Discusses ways that high school teachers and counselors can mediate the process of reconnection between teenagers and their parents, whereby teenagers and parents choose to relate to one another in new and appropriate ways for persons of separate identity, unique personality and relative independence. (DMM)

Presents initial results from a survey of 910 Catholic high schools. Identifies positive school climate, high quality academic programs, and religious and values education as areas of excellence. Sees the development of Catholic identity, sense of community, and constituent involvement as major challenges. (DMM)

Reviews guidelines and objectives established by the United States Catholic bishops report on teaching human sexuality, identifying the goal of such education as the "realization of total sexual identity" and affective maturation. Describes workshops designed by the Archdiocese of Los Angeles to train sexuality educators in accordance with the…

Provides information designed to assist non-African American Catholic educators in maximizing the effectiveness of their interactions with African American students. Indicates that educators should maintain a strong cultural identity, learn from their students, maintain high expectations, create a nurturing environment, utilize multicultural…

Describes the Intercultural Training Resource Center, which trains K-12 teachers to support the self-worth and cultural identity of culturally diverse students through instructional approaches and learning environments. Highlights the center's emphasis on dialogical education, listening skills, self-disclosure, intercultural education, and teacher…

Reviews recommendations put forth in "The Challenge of Adolescent Catechesis: Maturing in Faith." Enumerates principles related to the development of a personal faith and Catholic identity in adolescence, stressing respect for variability in maturation rates and learning needs and the need for variety in learning formats, environments,…