Religious education Archives

The dark side of memes: spreading untruths about religion

Oct 26, 2019

The image seems inoffensive on the surface: a figure of a gray-haired man, presumably God, with text that says: “I gave you free will so use it exactly as I command you to.”

By Rhina Guidos

Experts fear legislation will further reduce religion in Quebec schools

Oct 17, 2019

Many experts fear the Quebec government’s legislation on education will further dismiss religion and spirituality from the province’s schools.

By Philippe Vaillancourt

New school choice federal tax credit bill introduced in House, Senate

Mar 23, 2019

A new piece of legislation endorsed by Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos could put Catholic or other religious schools within reach of many families who would otherwise not be able to afford them.

By Jacob Comello

New Mexico upholds textbook lending for private schools

Dec 16, 2018

The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled on Thursday to uphold a book-lending program that gives school children at public and private schools equal access to state-approved textbooks.

By Catholic News Agency

Holy brainteasers? Catholic puzzle book hopes to point readers to God

Sep 3, 2017

In an effort to engage adult Catholics and convince them to apply a “fraction of that inquisitive fervor” that they have for secular things like the NFL, Matt Swaim has created ‘Catholic Puzzles.” It contains interactive word problems such as anagrams, code scrambles and crypto quizzes. The puzzles empower readers to learn more about saints, the mysteries of the rosary, Holy Scripture, and Church doctrine.

By Perry West

Wisconsin parish’s ministry helps seasonal workers build their faith

Sep 2, 2017

A three month long religious education program in central Wisconsin ministers to the needs of migrant workers who generally go south to work during the winter months. Many migrant families make a long drive on Sunday mornings to take advantage of the opportunity for religious formation.

By Rachel Koepke