The Parish School: Its Aims, Procedure, and Problems (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Joseph A. Dunney

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0484331094 ISBN 13: 9780484331098

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

The Parish School explains how Catholic parish schools in America have grown to educate hundreds of thousands of children with religion as a core part of daily learning.

It outlines a practical approach to school life that blends faith, character, and core subjects to prepare students for life and service.

Drawing on historical context and the organization of parish education, this book shows what makes these schools distinctive: a focus on religious formation alongside literacy, mathematics, and history; the importance of capable teachers; and a mission to foster virtue, civic responsibility, and a deep sense of purpose in each student. It emphasizes that education grounded in faith can support both personal growth and democratic life.

• The historical beginnings of Catholic parish schools in the United States
• How religion is integrated into everyday classroom learning
• The qualities and training valued in parish-school teachers
• The broader aims of forming character and community through education

Ideal for educators, parents, and readers seeking a clear view of how faith-informed schooling seeks to shape both mind and heart.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0484331094
• ISBN 13: 9780484331098
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 354