The following is part of The Cardinal Newman Society’s series of analyses of secular materials and programs used in Catholic education. Such materials and programs must be carefully evaluated to determine if their underlying philosophy, content, and activities are aligned to the mission of Catholic education and, if used, what […]
https://cardinalnewmansociety.org/wp-content/uploads/Newman-Soc-Review-website-845-px.png202845Dr. Denise Donohue Ed.D.https://cardinalnewmansociety.org/wp-content/uploads/CNS-logo-2C-450-tag2.pngDr. Denise Donohue Ed.D.2020-10-13 10:02:362020-12-08 15:50:10Analysis of Secular Character Development Programs and Materials
Two weeks ago, on a video call from Rome to Florida, Dr. Joan Kingsland and Dr. Denise Donohue wrapped up a most important project: educational standards for grades K-8 based on St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body teachings. The Standards for Christian Anthropology provide a solid basis for […]
https://cardinalnewmansociety.org/wp-content/uploads/CA-Standards-scaled.jpg19202560Cardinal Newman Society Staffhttps://cardinalnewmansociety.org/wp-content/uploads/CNS-logo-2C-450-tag2.pngCardinal Newman Society Staff2020-06-02 12:20:332020-06-02 12:20:33Good Seed: Standards for Christian Anthropology Released
Editor’s Note: We recently asked the authors, Dr. Joan Kingsland and Dr. Denise Donohue, about the new Standards for Christian Anthropology which were released by Ruah Woods Press and The Cardinal Newman Society. 1. What are the Standards for Christian Anthropology? “Early in his pontificate St. John Paul II offered […]
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A document written early in 2019 by the Congregation for Catholic Education opens by acknowledging an educational crisis in the area of affectivity and sexuality that stems from “an anthropology opposed to faith and to right reason.” It calls for: “well-structured educational programs that are coherent with the true nature […]
One of the distinguishing factors of a faithful Catholic college is its vibrant community life. Students spend four years immersed in a truly Catholic culture, where faith and virtue are promoted and students, faculty and staff make friendships to last a lifetime. Now faithful Catholic colleges have closed their campuses to […]
Dr. Dan Guernsey, senior fellow at The Cardinal Newman Society, and Tyler Graham of Donahue Academy offer this webinar on “Maintaining Catholic Identity in Home-based Instruction.” Click on this link or the video below to view the full webinar. You can find the corresponding Issue Bulletin at http://newmansoc.org/DistanceLearning.
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Faithful Catholic schools are far better for Catholics than public schools. But how do they maintain their distinctive advantage when students are forced to stay home? In important ways, Catholic schools are doing just that with the help of students’ parents. And in this time of anxiety and isolation, the […]
https://cardinalnewmansociety.org/wp-content/uploads/jessica-lewis-gCWabF9Z9pI-unsplash-730x458-1.jpg458730Patrick Reillyhttps://cardinalnewmansociety.org/wp-content/uploads/CNS-logo-2C-450-tag2.pngPatrick Reilly2020-04-07 04:19:312020-05-26 10:52:47Keeping the ‘Catholic’ in Distance Learning
With little time to prepare, Catholic schools have had to respond quickly to the COVID-19 pandemic by moving education from traditional brick-and-mortar buildings to students’ homes. Thousands of teachers are now seeking to re-package instruction tailored to distance learning. A common way for teachers to facilitate at-home education is to […]
Studying the sciences at a faithful Catholic college, like Franciscan University of Steubenville in Steubenville, Ohio, prepares students for their careers and for considering the moral dimension of their work. Students are given “tools to work through ethical decisions guided by the light of Truth,” says Dr. Dan Kuebler, dean […]
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Our Sunday Visitor recently published the following article online, featuring Newman Society President Patrick Reilly: There is a false notion that religion is an impediment to science. It is a contention that students in the sciences of biology will likely confront in their field. Educators at committed Catholic colleges explain […]
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The purpose of higher education can be summed up in one word: truth. If a college is not genuinely committed to truth, then the education is not “higher” at all. Today students and educators are greatly challenged by distortions of the truth about man and God. Some of the most […]
https://cardinalnewmansociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/university-of-notre-dame-1888208_1920a.jpg519682Patrick Reillyhttps://cardinalnewmansociety.org/wp-content/uploads/CNS-logo-2C-450-tag2.pngPatrick Reilly2020-02-28 03:29:002023-04-21 13:46:14False Freedom at Some Catholic Colleges
Catholic high school students often ask: can I study engineering, medicine or the other sciences at a faithful Catholic college? Or, to put it another way: can a college that teaches theology and philosophy be good at teaching science? St. John Paul II thought so! He urged Catholic colleges to address the […]
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The ouster of Planned Parenthood’s president, who disappointed activists for not being aggressive enough on abortion despite her defense of horrific state laws, should be a wake-up call to Catholics to better educate future health care professionals about the reality of abortion and what true health care means. It’s a […]
It’s been five years since controversy peaked over the Common Core State Standards and their use in Catholic schools. What have we learned? By 2013 the Common Core was being adopted rapidly by Catholic schools and dioceses across the country, prompting deep concern among Catholic families. The Cardinal Newman Society launched its […]
https://cardinalnewmansociety.org/wp-content/uploads/element5-digital-OyCl7Y4y0Bk-unsplash-scaled.jpg18072560Patrick Reillyhttps://cardinalnewmansociety.org/wp-content/uploads/CNS-logo-2C-450-tag2.pngPatrick Reilly2018-11-09 17:49:002020-05-26 12:52:573 Eye-Opening Lessons for Catholics under Common Core
The Nation’s Report Card administered by the U.S. Department of Education reveals stagnant and even slightly declining test scores among Catholic schools since 2013, when many embraced the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Public schools also are showing no marked improvement, which is not what many had claimed would result from […]
https://cardinalnewmansociety.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Issue-Bulletin-Header-845-x-321-px-01.png13383521Dr. Denise Donohue Ed.D.https://cardinalnewmansociety.org/wp-content/uploads/CNS-logo-2C-450-tag2.pngDr. Denise Donohue Ed.D.2018-11-07 16:33:352020-05-18 15:58:39Catholic Schools Not Improving Under Common Core
Analysis of Secular Character Development Programs and Materials
/in Academics Curriculum, Policy Standards and Guidance /by Dr. Denise Donohue Ed.D. and Dr. Dan GuernseyThe following is part of The Cardinal Newman Society’s series of analyses of secular materials and programs used in Catholic education. Such materials and programs must be carefully evaluated to determine if their underlying philosophy, content, and activities are aligned to the mission of Catholic education and, if used, what […]
Good Seed: Standards for Christian Anthropology Released
/in Academics Christian Anthropology Standards, Commentary Latest /by Cardinal Newman Society Staff and Ruah Woods PressTwo weeks ago, on a video call from Rome to Florida, Dr. Joan Kingsland and Dr. Denise Donohue wrapped up a most important project: educational standards for grades K-8 based on St. John Paul II’s Theology of the Body teachings. The Standards for Christian Anthropology provide a solid basis for […]
Questions and Answers on Christian Anthropology Standards
/in Academics Christian Anthropology Standards, Commentary /by Cardinal Newman Society Staff and Ruah Woods PressEditor’s Note: We recently asked the authors, Dr. Joan Kingsland and Dr. Denise Donohue, about the new Standards for Christian Anthropology which were released by Ruah Woods Press and The Cardinal Newman Society. 1. What are the Standards for Christian Anthropology? “Early in his pontificate St. John Paul II offered […]
Standards for Christian Anthropology
/in Academics Christian Anthropology Standards, Policy Standards and Guidance /by Dr. Denise Donohue Ed.D. and Dr. Joan KingslandA document written early in 2019 by the Congregation for Catholic Education opens by acknowledging an educational crisis in the area of affectivity and sexuality that stems from “an anthropology opposed to faith and to right reason.” It calls for: “well-structured educational programs that are coherent with the true nature […]
Although Dispersed, Catholic Colleges Preserve Faith Communities
/in Academics, Blog Commentary, Online and Distance Education Latest, Newman Guide Articles /by Kelly SalomonOne of the distinguishing factors of a faithful Catholic college is its vibrant community life. Students spend four years immersed in a truly Catholic culture, where faith and virtue are promoted and students, faculty and staff make friendships to last a lifetime. Now faithful Catholic colleges have closed their campuses to […]
Webinar: Maintaining Catholic Identity in Home-based Instruction
/in Academics, Blog Online and Distance Education Latest /by Cardinal Newman Society StaffDr. Dan Guernsey, senior fellow at The Cardinal Newman Society, and Tyler Graham of Donahue Academy offer this webinar on “Maintaining Catholic Identity in Home-based Instruction.” Click on this link or the video below to view the full webinar. You can find the corresponding Issue Bulletin at http://newmansoc.org/DistanceLearning.
Keeping the ‘Catholic’ in Distance Learning
/in Academics, Blog Commentary, Online and Distance Education Latest, PR Register Column /by Patrick ReillyFaithful Catholic schools are far better for Catholics than public schools. But how do they maintain their distinctive advantage when students are forced to stay home? In important ways, Catholic schools are doing just that with the help of students’ parents. And in this time of anxiety and isolation, the […]
Maintaining Catholic Identity in Distance Learning Instruction
/in Academics, Blog Online and Distance Education, Research and Analysis Latest /by Dr. Denise Donohue Ed.D. and Dr. Dan GuernseyWith little time to prepare, Catholic schools have had to respond quickly to the COVID-19 pandemic by moving education from traditional brick-and-mortar buildings to students’ homes. Thousands of teachers are now seeking to re-package instruction tailored to distance learning. A common way for teachers to facilitate at-home education is to […]
Students Learn Science, Ethics at Franciscan University
/in Academics, Blog Commentary, Science and Health Studies Newman Guide Articles /by Cardinal Newman Society StaffStudying the sciences at a faithful Catholic college, like Franciscan University of Steubenville in Steubenville, Ohio, prepares students for their careers and for considering the moral dimension of their work. Students are given “tools to work through ethical decisions guided by the light of Truth,” says Dr. Dan Kuebler, dean […]
Catholic Colleges Refuse to Disintegrate Faith from Science, Says Newman President
/in Academics, Blog Commentary, Science and Health Studies Latest, Newman Guide Articles /by Patrick ReillyOur Sunday Visitor recently published the following article online, featuring Newman Society President Patrick Reilly: There is a false notion that religion is an impediment to science. It is a contention that students in the sciences of biology will likely confront in their field. Educators at committed Catholic colleges explain […]
False Freedom at Some Catholic Colleges
/in Academics, Blog Academic Freedom, Analysis Latest, PR Register Column /by Patrick ReillyThe purpose of higher education can be summed up in one word: truth. If a college is not genuinely committed to truth, then the education is not “higher” at all. Today students and educators are greatly challenged by distortions of the truth about man and God. Some of the most […]
Study Science at a Faithful Catholic College
/in Academics, Blog Commentary, Science and Health Studies Latest, Newman Guide Articles, PR Register Column /by Patrick ReillyCatholic high school students often ask: can I study engineering, medicine or the other sciences at a faithful Catholic college? Or, to put it another way: can a college that teaches theology and philosophy be good at teaching science? St. John Paul II thought so! He urged Catholic colleges to address the […]
Preparing Medical Professionals Who Reject Planned Parenthood
/in Academics, Blog Commentary, Science and Health Studies Latest, Newman Guide Articles /by Kelly SalomonThe ouster of Planned Parenthood’s president, who disappointed activists for not being aggressive enough on abortion despite her defense of horrific state laws, should be a wake-up call to Catholics to better educate future health care professionals about the reality of abortion and what true health care means. It’s a […]
3 Eye-Opening Lessons for Catholics under Common Core
/in Academics, Blog Commentary, Common Core Latest, PR Register Column /by Patrick ReillyIt’s been five years since controversy peaked over the Common Core State Standards and their use in Catholic schools. What have we learned? By 2013 the Common Core was being adopted rapidly by Catholic schools and dioceses across the country, prompting deep concern among Catholic families. The Cardinal Newman Society launched its […]
Catholic Schools Not Improving Under Common Core
/in Academics Common Core, Research and Analysis /by Dr. Denise Donohue Ed.D.The Nation’s Report Card administered by the U.S. Department of Education reveals stagnant and even slightly declining test scores among Catholic schools since 2013, when many embraced the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Public schools also are showing no marked improvement, which is not what many had claimed would result from […]