Contributing to this month’s conversation are Dr. Thomas Burnford, president and CEO of the National Catholic Educational Association; Christine Friederichs, principal of St. John’s Area School in Foley; and David Fremo, diocesan director of Catholic Education Ministries.
National Catholic Schools Week is Jan. 26 to Feb. 1.
Let us break the chains of poverty with the help of Catholic education.
The mission and foundation of Catholic education are directly related to evangelization, said Thomas Burnford, head of the National Catholic Educational Association.
The theology of the body is not just suited to high school classrooms. Even 4-year-olds should have the opportunity to learn about St. John Paul II’s teaching on life, love and human sexuality — at least in part.
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Berni Doll of Sts. Peter and Paul in Richmond firmly believes “it is the Church’s job to educate the children in the faith. … We still have many wonderful Catholic schools, schools that have been fought for and worked for.”
Jesse Manibusan, an internationally renowned Catholic musician and composer, visited the Diocese of St. Cloud Oct. 25-29, spending time at Catholic schools as well as with faith formation directors and youth ministers.
