Creating Curriculum: The Key to Integrating Faith, Culture and Life Throughout the Catholic School Experience

Abstract

At a time when the American educational system is immersed in an environment of reform, the opportunities for Catholic Schools are great if we are willing to be bold and innovative creators of curriculum. Curriculum creation calls on teachers and leaders to view curriculum as a collaborative process that connects content areas, engages students and families, makes learning meaningful, and weaves the Catholic identity throughout all aspects of the learning experience. This process can seem daunting; however, there are steps that can be taken to move a school to a harmonious integration of faith, culture and life