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The University of Notre Dame

This exploration delves into the application of change theory in Catholic schools, emphasizing the significance of the Paschal Mystery—dying and rising—within the educational context. It reflects on the often-neglected inner life of teachers, acknowledging insecurities and fears that can arise in a sometimes hostile environment. Drawing on key philosophical and theological insights, it offers reflections on the importance of adaptability and renewal in school structures to foster both personal and communal growth in faith and learning.

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The University of Notre Dame

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  1. The University of Notre Dame

  2. Mission-Driven But Data-Informed: Applications of Change Theory in Schools

  3. Why and How the Paschal Mystery Matters in Catholic Schools Catholic change theory:

  4. WELCOME • Gratitude for your service & witness • Gift of time in summer • Beauty of the school calendar

  5. Catholic Education

  6. Inner Life Often neglected worldly success tied to extroversion Love of drama-thrill of the hunt

  7. Easter Proclamation • Central to the faith • St. Paul says “Our faith is in vain if Christ be not raised” (I Corinthians 15:14) • Social norms emphasize Christmas • Easter has priority

  8. Paschal Mystery

  9. Dying and Rising

  10. The Courage To Teach: Exploring the Inner Landscape of a Teacher’s Life Parker palmer

  11. Shadows Insecurity about our own identity & worth Universe is essentially hostile Functional Atheism Fear Denial of Death

  12. Insecurity Reliance on externals Departmental jealousy Overstated policies Occasional verbal sparring Unnuanced increase in academic difficulty Repetitive drill & practice after loss or failure

  13. Universe is essentially hostile Assume worst of students, parents, teachers, administrators, politicians, etc. The Disney Studies & Expectation Effects School discipline policies, suspensions, & the principal’s office

  14. Functional Atheism Everything really & ultimately depends on me & the quality of my performance Richard Rohr on overworking Ted Hesburgh on Pope John XXIII

  15. Fear Most commonly self-reported emotion in schools Organization (preparation) as key to happiness & road to salvation

  16. Denial of Death Need to let go of structures, ideas, behaviors, that no long work.

  17. Shadows Insecurity about our own identity & worth Universe is essentially hostile Functional Atheism Fear Denial of Death

  18. Reflection Questions How do the five shadows play out in your work & life? Which one is most prominent? Least present? Name one thing at school that needs to die so that something new can rise.

  19. Saint of the Day-John the Baptist-

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