Faculty Prayer in Catholic Schools: A Survey of Practices and Meaning

Authors

  • Gail Mayotte, S.A.S.V. University of Notre Dame, Indiana

Abstract

This article presents a research study that utilized a web-based survey to gather data about the communal prayer experiences of faculty members in Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States and the meaning that such prayer holds to its participants. Key findings show that faculty prayer experiences take place readily, though frequency and form vary greatly. Faculty prayer is valued and desired by the overwhelming majority of its participants. Challenges are also acknowledged with the most prevalent relating to time and/or scheduling issues. Suggestions for addressing needs and challenges are provided.

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Published

2010-03-01

How to Cite

Mayotte, S.A.S.V., G. (2010). Faculty Prayer in Catholic Schools: A Survey of Practices and Meaning. Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice, 13(3). Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/cej/article/view/1053

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 3 (2010)

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