The Case for Catholic Education
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Catholic schools have long contributed to the mission of the Church and to the flourishing of society. During the past few decades, however, Catholic schools have suffered severe losses, both in their religious identity and in their capacity to attract students.With penetrating insights, pointed anecdotes, and drawing upon recent empirical studies and Church documents, Ryan Topping describes the near collapse of Catholic education in North America and uncovers the enduring principles of authentic renewal. In The Case for Catholic Education youll discover: · the three purposes of Catholic education· why virtue is more important than self-esteem· the elements of a true common core curriculum· essential differences between progressive and Catholic models of learning· helpful study questions and a research guide This is an accessible and eminently readable book on a topic which no Catholic can afford to ignore.--Joseph Pearce, Aquinas College, Nashville, TNThe Case for Catholic Education speaks to the heart of the debate over whether Catholic education is worth it.--Sister John Mary Fleming, O.P., Executive Director for Catholic Education, USCCBThe Case for Catholic Education will surely play a vital role in reinvigorating the handing-on of essential Catholic truths.--Sister Joseph Andrew Bogdanowicz, O.P., Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist, Ann Arbor, MIThis short book contains an astonishing wealth of insights and practical suggestions.--Dr. Keith Cassidy, President of Our Lady Seat of Wisdom Academy, Barrys Bay, ON, CanadaRyan Topping has written an engaging and coherent analysis of the state of Catholic education in North America, which will be useful for teachers in Britain, too.--Dr. Paul Shrimpton, Magdalen College School, Oxford, UKAn insightful view of our threatened patrimony and a framed vision for what educating and forming our children may still yet become.-
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