Posts Tagged ‘Duc In Altum Schools’
Using Our Catholic Faith to Reclaim Our Mental Health
It is undeniable that social media has changed the way we interact with the world. But not all of those changes are positive. Over the last decade we have seen an increase in mental health struggles across all ages and demographics, from a rise in anxiety and depression to an increase in loneliness. Experts across many disciplines have recognized the growing problems, but what exactly needs to change? And how can a uniquely Catholic perspective help individuals - and wider communities - find authentic happiness?
In this conversation, Darnell Miller, Creative Director of MAX Studios at the University of St. Thomas - Houston, talks to Dr. Greg Bottaro, a Catholic psychologist and author of the book, "Catholic Mindfulness," about the practical steps we can take to respond to the concerning mental health trends and how our Catholic faith offers us a way forward.
Darnell and Dr. Bottaro discuss the basic roots of the problem and how modern technology exacerbates natural difficulties. They cover how Catholics understand human anthropology and how understanding how we are created can help illuminate what we're made for. They also talk about Dr. Bottaro's first and most important piece of advice for helping adults get out of the negative trend and how parents can try to help their children avoid it as much as possible.
Education, family, and faith with Cardinal DiNardo
Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston, attended the 2024 Duc In Altum Schools Summit held at the University of St. Thomas – Houston (UST). While on campus, he took some time to talk with UST President Dr. Richard Ludwick. Together, they had a conversation about the importance of evangelizing in schools and in homes.
Providing a strong spiritual foundation has always been a hallmark of Catholic education. At the DIA Summit, hundreds of educators gathered to collaborate on new, innovative ways to engage students in their faith. This is a topic of vital importance for both Dr. Ludwick and Cardinal DiNardo.
In their conversation, Cardinal DiNardo and Dr. Ludwick discuss the importance of an excellent and well-rounded education to integrate faith across the curriculum. They also touch on ways educators and parents can highlight beauty and rhetoric for students. And they emphasize the central role parents play in making sure their children receive an excellent education in the faith and beyond.
A Unique Student Experience w/ Rich Meyer
JSerra Catholic High School in California has merged innovation and a grounded student experience in ways that help the human person thrive.
In this conversation, Rich Meyer, president of JSerra Catholic High School in San Juan Capistrano, Calif., sits down with Dr. Richard Ludwick, president of University of St. Thomas, to discuss the unique model of the high school and their core charisms. Rich shares how, while they have an innovative founding story, they try to ground their student experience in interpersonal connection with one another.
This interview took place at the Duc In Altum Summit in October 2023 at Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. Duc In Altum Schools Collaborative, an association of Catholic schools striving for a faith-centered culture, offers an annual summit for professional development for Catholic school and diocesan leaders.
A Presidential Conversation w/ Dr. Peter Kilpatrick
Innovation in Catholic schools is alive and well, particularly at the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C.
In this interview, Dr. Peter Kilpatrick, president of Catholic University of America, sits down with Dr. Richard Ludwick, president of University of St. Thomas, to discuss Peter's journey to the presidency and how it is going so far at Catholic U. They discuss a few innovative initiatives at Catholic U and how being authentically Catholic is the important thing.
This interview took place at the Duc In Altum Summit in October 2023 at Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. Duc In Altum Schools Collaborative, an association of Catholic schools striving for a faith-centered culture, offers an annual summit for professional development for Catholic school and diocesan leaders.
AI as a Tool w/ John Rocha
Artificial Intelligence can be a valuable tool ... if seen as just that.
In this interview, John Rocha, Head of School at Ozark Catholic Academy in Arkansas, sits down with Dr. Richard Ludwick, president of University of St. Thomas, to discuss John's role at Ozark Academy. A University of St. Thomas alumnus in Master in Liberal Arts program, John and Richard talk about the Catholic intellectual tradition and how the wonder of history and classical arts infuse education. Even with the advances in artificial intelligence, they discuss how AI is a tool to be utilized without replacing the basics tenets of education.
This interview took place at the Duc In Altum Summit in October 2023 at Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. Duc In Altum Schools Collaborative, an association of Catholic schools striving for a faith-centered culture, offers an annual summit for professional development for Catholic school and diocesan leaders.
How Hallow Combines Traditional Prayer, Innovation w/ Anne Foster
Can technology make you more prayerful? This is a question to be explored through the Hallow App, the number one prayer app in the world.
In this interview, Anne Foster, Partnership Executive with Hallow, sits down with Dr. Richard Ludwick, president of University of St. Thomas, to discuss Hallow. Anne shares how she had to overcome her biases with attachment to technology and already having her prayer routine, to give Hallow a try and how that that led to her working for Hallow. They also discuss how Hallow provides a "healthier option" for people when they are on their phones and allows people to explore a myriad of ways to pray - combining innovation and traditional methods of prayer.
This interview took place at the Duc In Altum Summit in October 2023 at Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. Duc In Altum Schools Collaborative, an association of Catholic schools striving for a faith-centered culture, offers an annual summit for professional development for Catholic school and diocesan leaders.
The Uniqueness of Catholic Education w/ Mary Pat Donoghue
Mary Pat Donoghue has traveled the nation telling people about Catholic education and learning more about how Catholic education works in all walks of life.
In this interview, Mary Pat Donoghue, Executive Director of the Secretariat of Catholic Education for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), talks with Dr. Richard Ludwick, president of University of St. Thomas-Houston. They talk about Mary Pat's path to the USCCB and the importance of telling children who they are in God's eyes to give them hope for the future. They discuss the importance of developing the human person through Catholic education and what's up next for the Secretariat.
This interview took place at the Duc In Altum Summit in October 2023 at Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. Duc In Altum Schools Collaborative, an association of Catholic schools striving for a faith-centered culture, offers an annual summit for professional development for Catholic school and diocesan leaders.
Why Catholic Education at the Duc In Altum Summit
MAX Studios was able to interview several Catholic educators and supports of Catholic education at the Duc In Altum Summit in October 2023 at Catholic University of America in Washington D.C.
See what they had to say about the summit, Catholic education and the hope for the future generation.
Mission-Driven Schools w/ Andy Tylicki
Andy Tylicki leads a mission-driven school in Kansas that helps high school students begin to understand their relationship with Jesus.
Dr. Richard Ludwick, president of University of St. Thomas-Houston, sits down with Andy Tylicki, president of St. James Academy in Lenexa, Kansas, at the 2023 Duc In Altum Summit in Washington D.C. They discuss the importance of developing the hearts and minds of young people to do what God created them to do and how Catholic education fits into that.
This interview took place at the Duc In Altum Summit in October 2023 at Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. Duc In Altum Schools Collaborative, an association of Catholic schools striving for a faith-centered culture, offers an annual summit for professional development for Catholic school and diocesan leaders.
Grace Abounds More w/ Kate Sell
Kate Sell says, "Where sin abounds, grace abounds more." After working with many Catholic organizations across the nation, Kate enjoys using her knowledge and wisdom to help others share the Gospel.
In this interview, Kate Sell, Managing Partner of Mission Advancement Partners, sits down with Dr. Richard Ludwick, president of University of St. Thomas-Houston, to discuss how Catholic schools have an opportunity to form the whole family. Kate talks about millennial families and how a Campus Minister can aid in Catholic culture at all levels of schooling.
This interview took place at the Duc In Altum Summit in October 2023 at Catholic University of America in Washington D.C. Duc In Altum Schools Collaborative, an association of Catholic schools striving for a faith-centered culture, offers an annual summit for professional development for Catholic school and diocesan leaders.
