Why use The Compass in your classroom?
- Because students love it!
- Because it supplements everything you do!
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Teachers, send us your classroom photos!
Compass in the Classroom is inviting Catholic school and parish religious education teachers to submit photos of your class using The Compass. E-mail them to us, or … Read More
What is The Compass in the Classroom?
The Compass in the Classroom is the award-winning newspaper-in-education program of the Catholic Diocese of Green Bay, offering 25 FREE copies to any parochial school and religious education program in the diocese. The program is used throughout the school year by thousands of parochial school and religious education students. Check with your administrator to see if your school or parish is already registered.
International religious freedom report cites 28 nations falling short
WASHINGTON — The U.S. International Commission on Religious Freedom singled out 28 countries for their repression of religious liberty in its annual report, issued Aug. 29. Sixteen … Read More
Latinoamericanos: capturen el espíritu de la reunión Medellín 1968
MEDELLÍN, Colombia — La Iglesia Católica en América Latina tiene que regresar a los principios de la conferencia de 1968 que cambió el énfasis de la iglesia … Read More
Why the church law forbids violating the seal of confession
VATICAN CITY — The seal of confession is so important and sacred that a priest would be automatically excommunicated under canon law for directly revealing the contents … Read More
Some Kenyan priests leave to marry, continue service in breakaway church
NYERI, Kenya — When the Rev. Peter Njogu was ordained a Catholic priest in 1989, he had made up his mind to be celibate for the rest … Read More
Family boasts 22 graduates of Utah Catholic schools
SALT LAKE CITY — Many high school seniors often feel like they have the weight of the world on their shoulders. While that may not be the … Read More
St. Joseph is powerful intercessor, model of service, pope says
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis told the Oblates of St. Joseph that for decades he has relied on the intercession of St. Joseph, and “never, ever has … Read More
Australian bishops, religious say seal of confession is sacred
SYDNEY — Australia’s Catholic bishops and religious orders, responding to recommendations from the Royal Commission Into Institutional Responses to Child Sexual Abuse, accepted 98 percent of its … Read More
