In 2020, 47% of Americans said that they belonged to a church, down from 70% in 1999. Nationwide Catholic membership increased between 2000 and 2017, but the number of churches declined by nearly 11% and by 2019, the number of Catholics decreased by 2 million people. Is Catholicism growing in […]
Phi Kappa (ΦΚ) was a social fraternity founded on October 1, 1889 by a group of Catholic students at Brown University who were refused entrance to other fraternities because of their faith.Phi Kappa (Catholic fraternity) Phi Kappa Affiliation NIC (former) Emphasis Catholic students Scope National (US) Motto Loyalty to God […]
Seton Hall is the oldest diocesan university in the country. Q: Do I have to be Catholic to attend the University or will I feel out of place if I’m not Catholic? No, Seton Hall University welcomes students of all faiths and we have a very diverse community with students […]
A focus on moral and ethical values — including the value of service to others — helps kids learn integrity, compassion, and sensitivity. Students are challenged to make the world a better place by making Christ-like decisions every day — not with the goal of earning praise, but because it’s […]
A Catholic school’s primary, proximate aim is to promote its students’ intellectual development, their knowledge of facts, ability to dialogue, to think critically. What is Catholic philosophy? Philosophy, as a discipline, searches for truth and makes arguments based on the light of natural reason. In doing this, we follow the […]
10 Principles of. Dignity of the Human Person. The foundation of all Catholic Social Teaching is the inherent dignity of the human person, as created in the image and likeness of God. Common Good. Solidarity. Preferential Option for the Poor. Stewardship of Creation. Subsidiarity & the Role of Government. Participation. […]
Distinctiveness of Catholic Schools – A Parents’ Perspective Their relatively strict discipline policies that are based on the principles of forgiveness and reconciliation. Their vision of the need for education of the whole child – body, mind, and spirit. Their emphasis on social justice teachings. What are the defining characteristics […]
Even Phoenix, with more than 1.65 million residents, ranked slightly safer than Tempe, Arizona. According to Niche.com, Tempe’s crime rates for robbery, murder, and assault were below national averages, although crimes of rape exceeded averages, as did property and motor vehicle theft data. Is Tempe safe at night? Yes, it’s […]
Veritas University. Veritas University is a private university, located in Abuja. Veritas University. Other name The Catholic University of Nigeria Type Private Established 2007 Founder Catholic Church in Nigeria Vice-Chancellor Prof. Ichoku Hyacinth Do we have Catholic university in Nigeria? About Madonna University, Nigeria Madonna University, Nigeria is the first […]
ASEA has eleven member institutions, of which ten are in the United States and one is in Canada. Villanova University (Villanova, PA) founded 1842; Villanova Preparatory School (Ojai, CA) founded 1924; St. Merrimack College (North Andover, MA) founded 1947; Malvern Preparatory School (Malvern, PA) founded 1842; Is Villanova the only […]
The core Christian belief is that, through the death and resurrection of Jesus, sinful humans can be reconciled to God and thereby are offered salvation and the promise of eternal life in heaven. Catholics believe in the resurrection of Jesus. What do you need to believe to be a Catholic? […]
A distinctive mark of Catholic schools is the emphasis on community – principals, teachers, staff and parents working together and with the wider community to educate and develop the whole child: emotionally, academically, physically, socially and spiritually. What are the main Catholic values? Catholic Social Teaching Life and Dignity of […]
According to the Catechism, Catholic morals and values revolve around spiritual devotion, devotion to the family unit and church family, charity work and respect for and promotion of human dignity. The Ten Commandments also form a basis for a spiritually healthy society and are included in the Catechism. What are […]
Theta Phi Alpha was founded in 1912 at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Encouraging spiritual development and adhering to high moral standards, we promote life-long bonds of friendship and sisterhood. Theta Phi Alpha national supports Glenmary Lay Missioners and The House That Theta Phi Alpha Built. What is […]
As a Catholic sorority, the mission of Pi Alpha Chi is to provide collegiate women with opportunities to pursue a virtuous and sacramental life through participation in a Greek, social learning community intentionally founded upon and centered around the teachings and practices of the Catholic Church. Are there any Catholic […]