(Worcester, MA)
4th Annual Student Leadership Conference at Assumption College for the Worcester Diocese Middle Schools
A free event for parents of Catholic school students.
(Chestnut Hill, MA)
Student Leadership Conference at Boston College for Boston Archdiocese Middle School Students
(Indianapolis, Indiana)
Corso and Melley present "The Aspirations Profile: Helping Your Students Discover Their Vocation"
Send Off Concert
with Paul Melley
Come celebrate the young people of the Worcester Diocese heading to the 2008 World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia!
Admission is $10 at the door.
7 PM, Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Assumption College, Worcester, MA.
through the 8 Conditions®
We all want the best for our children. We want them to learn and grow, to hope and dream, to set goals and strive to reach them. We have the power and ability to help guide our children to do all of these things. The first step is to understand and integrate techniques that foster our children’s aspirations in their daily lives.
Research based on the work of Dr. Russell Quaglia has shown that there are 8 Conditions® that promote children's aspirations. The NCCSA believes that these Conditions are inherent in the Catholic faith and has adapted these principles to support the schools and families of Catholic school students.
When children have high aspirations, they are able to set goals for the future, and most importantly, take steps in the present to reach those goals. They are confident to take on new challenges, persevere through difficult tasks and rely on their faith to take important steps to reach their goals. We believe that students have the highest degree of success reaching their aspirations when they experience common supportive conditions in both their home and learning environment.
We invite all family members of Catholic school students to learn about aspirations and the 8 Conditions® that support student success. Consider your own aspirations and reflect on your influential role in your children's lives. Families that learn to integrate and emphasize the 8 Conditions ® at home can truly help their children's hopes and dreams for the future become a reality.
Learn About the 8 Conditions®
Enjoy a Keynote Event
Learn how to integration the 8 Conditions® into your family life by attending an NCCSA keynote event. NCCSA representatives are available to present a variety of lectures for families and parents of Catholic school students. Attend one of our sponsored events or contact us to find out how to schedule a NCCSA representative to speak with your group, school or diocese.
Support Student Surveys
Encourage your student’s school to participate in the Our Catholic School: My Voice Student Survey. This assessment tool measures the presence of the 8 Conditions® in your student’s school. Survey results are used to help schools and families identify ways to support students’ needs. Contact your school leaders to bring the Our Catholic School: My Voice surveys to your school.
Resources for Families
Learn more about how families can support their children's dreams with additional resources on our website. The NCCSA has created a version of the 8 Conditions® Overview for Families, as well as a fun list of inexpensive activities to help you Discover the 8 Conditions® in Your Home.