The Mission of Catholic High Schools and Today’s Millennials: Three Suggestions

Authors

  • James L. Heft, SM University of Dayton
  • James D. Davidson Purdue University

Abstract

A new generation of American Catholics, called the millennial generation, has emerged. This article examines how millennials think about their world, their Church, and their schools; discusses how and why their thinking will change as they mature; and offers research-based suggestions on how best to present the Catholic tradition to them.

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Published

2003-06-01

How to Cite

Heft, SM, J. L., & Davidson, J. D. (2003). The Mission of Catholic High Schools and Today’s Millennials: Three Suggestions. Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice, 6(4). Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/cej/article/view/903

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Vol. 6 No. 4 (2003)

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