Catholic Schools Then and Now [Paperback]

Mary Reardon (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 15, 2004

"Catholic Schools Then and Now" is rich with detail on how today’s Catholic schools operate, who’s running them, what’s being taught, and what materials are being used. It delves heavily into how religion is being presented, but it goes considerably beyond that and explores many other aspects of the curriculum.

It’s a book that’s meant to capture the look and feel of the schools, and to report on what it’s like to be in a Catholic classroom in our day.

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"A well-written, thought-provoking peek at a wide-variety of the ‘new’ Catholic classrooms." -- Dorothy Hemmert, teacher-administrator, Cleveland, Ohio

"As a former Catholic schoolboy, I found this a fascinating read... a sharp look into the Catholic schools of yesterday." -- Mike Gainor, graduate, St. Thomas Military Academy

"Written in an easy flowing style that will certainly resonate with long-time Catholic educators and students." -- Sister Loretta Schroeder, principal, Detroit, Mich.

About the Author

Mary Reardon studied at St. Mary¹s College in Notre Dame, Indiana, and studied in Rome. She is a graduate of the University of Minnesota and the CEO of a multi-media communications company. Besides being a journalist and a creator of educational materials, she is a language specialist with emphasis on European languages, and has worked as an editor in the translation industry.

Product Details

• Paperback: 200 pages
• Publisher: Badger Books Inc (December 15, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932542116
• ISBN-13: 978-1932542110
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,981,333 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A straightforward discussion and description of Catholic schools in the twenty-first century, August 14, 2005

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This review is from: Catholic Schools Then and Now (Paperback)

Written by a journalist and graduate of St. Mary's College, Catholic Schools Then and Now is a straightforward discussion and description of Catholic schools in the twenty-first century, intended especially for parents of all faiths who may be considering a Catholic school education for their children. Describing some surprising changes in the focus of Catholic schools - which are less "villain" focused today and emphasize love for all rather than the militant protection of the Faith in Protestant country - Catholic Schools Then and Now is filled with vignettes and answers from Catholic school teachers and workers concerning everything from religious beliefs taught to basic curriculum to responses to the September 11th attacks. A "School Compatibility list" of key questions parents are encouraged to ask of Catholic school administrators, such as "What complaints or issues has the parent group raised in the past five years?" and "What is taught about abortion/birth control/homosexuality?" is an extremely useful tool for illuminating whether a specific school is right for an individual family. An inset collection of black-and-white photographs rounds out this "must-read" introduction strongly recommended for anyone who needs to learn more about what Catholic schools are like today.