Patterns and Possibilities: Exploring Religious Education in the Catholic Secondary School

In this collection of essays, philosophical and pedagogical beliefs are raised, reviewed and encouraged. Father Heft establishes the Catholic school setting and emphasizes the challenges facing Catholic high school religion teachers. Groome, in the second essay, focuses on the communal and relational aspects of spirituality and provides strategies and examples of how teachers can 'use conversation as a mode of faith education.' Mr. Lund's practical experiences and spiritual reflections shape his essay. He advocates a model, which actualizes the teacher's dual calling as catechist and educator, while effectively adopting additional roles, i.e., missionary, cultivator, theological thinker, catalyst, and mentor.Also available:Sponsorship, Colleagueship, and Service: A Conversation about the Future of Religious Communities and American Catholic High Schools - ISBN 1558331794Principal's Survival Guide - ISBN 1558333517Our titles help all catholic educators and administrators have the professional resources to meet the highest standards of excellence in Catholic education. We provide resources for school, parish, diocesan offices, professional organizations and higher education institutions. Some of the areas we publish in include: Administration and Planning Classroom Materials Legal Issues Staff Development Governance Boards Religious Education Research and History Recruitment Curriculum Development Seminary Education Multicultural Issues Technology