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    PUBLICATIONS as of January 1, 2020

    Dissertation:
    McCormack, P. M. (1994).  Catholic elementary schools as agents of parent formation needs as perceived by parents. (Doctoral dissertation, University of San Francisco, 1995). Dissertation Abstracts International, 56 (02), 420.

     

    Books:

    McCormack, P. M. (2019).  Resilience & Self-Reliance—Key Pieces in the Self-Esteem Puzzle.  National Catholic Educational Association.

    McCormack, P. M. (2018).  Embrace the Mission – Be the “I” in Evangelize.  National Catholic Educational Association.

    McCormack, P. M. (2017).  Engaging the Parking Lot Parent.  XXIIIrd Publications.

    McCormack, P. M. (2016). Parental Love Is . . . Handouts for Busy Parents.  The Pastoral Center.com.  Also available in Spanish: El Amor Paternal Es . . .

    McCormack, P. M. (2015). Calvary-a Lenten Rosary Reflection. Liguori Publications.

    McCormack, P. M. (2005). Positive Soul Formation – A Teacher/Parent Guide to Child Development. Pflaum Publishing Group.

    McCormack, P. M. (2004). Let’s Pray – Not Just Say – the Rosary. Liguori Publications.

    McCormack, P. M. (2003). Student Self-Discipline in the Classroom and Beyond. National Catholic Education Association.

    McCormack, P. M. (2003). Mary’s Beads of Transformation. Liguori Publications.

    McCormack, P. M. (1999).  Fostering student self-esteem in the Catholic elementary school.  Department of Elementary Schools.  National Catholic Educational Association.

     

    Articles:

    McCormack, P. M. (2020). Evangelizing the Catholic School. The Catechetical Review, Vol. 6 (1), 10-13.

    McCormack, P. M. (2019-2020). Psst! Parent-Student Support Tips. (Clergy Sexual Abuse Crisis, Parts 1-4). Today's Catholic Teacher (Vol. 53, Nos. 1-4),

    McCormack, P. M. (2019-2020). Middle School Student Chat. Today's Catholic Teacher (Vol. 53, Nos. 1-4).

    McCormack, P. M. (2018). Forming a Culture of Prayer within the Home. The Catechetical Review, Vol. 4 (4), 30-32.

    McCormack, P. M. (2018-2019). Psst! Parent-Student Support Tips. Today's Catholic Teacher (Vol. 52, Nos. 1-4).

    McCormack, P. M. (2018-2019). Middle School Student Chat. Today's Catholic Teacher (Vol. 52, Nos. 1-4).

    McCormack, P. M. (2017). Whole-Family Evangelization -- Backdoor Evangelizing for Parking Lot Parents. Today's Catholic Teacher, Vol. 51 (2), 28-31.

    McCormack, P. M. (2017). BEING versus DOING – A Retreat for Catechists. Catechist, Vol. 51, No. 2, 20-22.

    McCormack, P. M. (2017). In Loco Jesu. Today's Catholic Teacher 51(1), p. 82).

    McCormack, P. M. (2017-2018). Middle School Student Chat. Today's Catholic Teacher (Vol. 51, Nos. 1-4).

    McCormack, P. M. (2017-2018). Psst! Parent-Student Support Tips. Today's Catholic Teacher (Vol. 51, Nos. 1-4).

    McCormack, P. M. (2016-2017). Psst! Parent-Student Support Tips. Today's Catholic Teacher (Vol. 50, Nos. 1-4).

    McCormack, P. M. (2014). Transfigured and Transformed via Gospel Prayer. Catechetical Leader 25 (4), 12-15.

    McCormack, P. M. (2015). Create a Family Culture of Spirituality. Catechetical Leader 26 (6), 14-17.

    McCormack, P. M. (2015-2016). Parent Partnership Handbook: A Parent Guide for Raising Resilient, Self-Reliant Children. Today's Catholic Teacher (Vol. 49, Nos. 1-6). A series of six newsletters.

    McCormack, P. M. (2015).  Resilient & Self-Reliant Children – Born or Formed? Today's Catholic Teacher 49 (1), 25-29.

    McCormack, P. M. (2015).  Eight Home Habits for Raising Resilient, Self-Reliant Children. Today's Catholic Teacher 49 (1), 28.

    McCormack, P. M. (2014). Transfigured and Transformed via Gospel Prayer. Catechetical Leader 25 (4), 12-15.

    McCormack, P. M. (2014-2015). Parent Partnership Handbook: A Parent Guide for Positive Student Performance. Today's Catholic Teacher (Vol. 48, Nos. 1-6). A series of six newsletters.

    McCormack, P. M. (2014).  Six Markers of Motivational Teachers. Today's Catholic Teacher 48 (1), 37-43.

    McCormack, P. M. (2014).  Ten Home Habits for School Success. Today's Catholic Teacher 48 (1), 40.

    McCormack, P. M. (2013-2014). Parent Partnership Handbook: A Parent Guide for Table Etiquette – from the First Meal to the Last Supper. Today's Catholic Teacher (Vol. 47, Nos. 1-6). A series of six newsletters.

    McCormack, P. M. (2012-2013). Parent Partnership Handbook: A guide to Catholic Parenting. Today's Catholic Teacher (Vol. 46, Nos. 1-6). A series of six newsletters.

    McCormack, P. M. (2012). Catholic Parents—Promise Keepers. Today's Catholic Teacher 46 (1), 34-40.

    McCormack, P.M. (2012). “Faculty and Staff Fasting that Leads to Life” in Building a Spiritual Community Among Educators. Fox, M. and Shimabukuro, G. (2012), National Catholic Educational Association, pp. 133-134.

    McCormack, P.M. (2012).  “Journaling with Scripture” in Building a Spiritual Community Among Educators. Fox, M. and Shimabukuro, G. (2012), National Catholic Educational Association, pp. 158-160.

    McCormack, P. M. (2011-2012). Parent Partnership Handbook: A parent guide for leading children in the ways of love. Today's Catholic Teacher (Vol. 45, Nos. 1-6). A series of six newsletters.

    McCormack, P. M. (2011).Leading Children in the Ways of Love. Today's Catholic Teacher 45 (1), 30-37.

    McCormack, P. M. (2010-2011). Parent Partnership Handbook: A parent guide for middle school years. Today's Catholic Teacher (Vol. 44, Nos. 1-6). A series of six newsletters.

    McCormack, P. M. (2010). Navigating the ’Tween Years. Today's Catholic Teacher 44 (1), 38-44.

    McCormack, P. M. (Spring 2010). “Developing Spirituality Among Our Children; Part 3: Mary Ways for All our Days” in Today’s Liturgy for Children (TLC-103, Spring 2010). Oregon Catholic Press.

    McCormack, P. M. (2009). “Developing Spirituality Among Our Children; Part 2: Serving at the Court of the Infant King” in Today’s Liturgy for Children (TLC-102, Winter 2009). Oregon Catholic Press.

    McCormack, P. M. (2009). “Developing Spirituality Among Our Children; Part 1: The Eucharist” in Today’s Liturgy for Children (TLC-101, Fall 2009). Oregon Catholic Press.

    McCormack, P. M. (2009-2010). Parent Partnership Handbook: A parent guide for mentoring soulful maturity. Today's Catholic Teacher (Vol. 43, Nos. 1-6). A series of six newsletters.

    McCormack, P. M. (2009). Isaiah Parents: Mentoring Children through Mantras. Today's Catholic Teacher 43 (1), 40-46.

    McCormack, P. M. (2008-2009). Parent Partnership Handbook: A parent’s guide for teaching countercultural values. Today's Catholic Teacher (Vol. 42, Nos. 1-6). A series of six newsletters.

    McCormack, P. M. (2008). Needed: Heroes of Counterculture. Today's Catholic Teacher 42 (1), 40-45.

    McCormack, P. M. (2007-2008). Parent Partnership Handbook: A parent’s guide to school partnership. Today's Catholic Teacher (Vol. 41, Nos. 1-6). A series of six newsletters.

    McCormack, P. M. (2007). Home Ways for School Days. Today's Catholic Teacher 41 (1), 26-35.

    McCormack, P. M. (Spring 2007). “WWJWMTD? A Personal Easter Cycle Question” in Today’s Liturgy for Children (TLC-073). Oregon Catholic Press.

    McCormack, P. M. (2006-2007). Parent Partnership Handbook: A parent’s guide for developing moral maturity. Today's Catholic Teacher (Vol. 40, Nos. 1-6). A series of six newsletters.

    McCormack, P. M. (2006). Mom and Pop as Moral Mentors. Today's Catholic Teacher 40 (1), 32-40.

    McCormack, P. M. (Winter 2006). “Winter Wisdom and Christian Character” in Today’s Liturgy for Children (TLC-072). Oregon Catholic Press.

    McCormack, P. M. (Fall 2006). “Liturgical Environment for the Classroom” in Today’s Liturgy for Children (TLC-073). Oregon Catholic Press.
     
    McCormack, P. M. (2006). “A Beatitude for Christian Parents” in Whole Community Catechesis-Come to the Table, Bill Huebsch (Ed.), Harcourt, pp. 16-28.

    McCormack, P. M. (2005-2006). Parent Partnership Handbook: A parent’s guide for Christian family character. Today's Catholic Teacher (Vol. 39, Nos. 1-6). A series of six newsletters.

    McCormack, P. M. (2005). Crafting Catholic Family Character. Today's Catholic Teacher 39 (1), 31-36.

    McCormack, P. M. (Spring 2005). “Beads of Discipleship: Liturgical Rosary” in Today’s Liturgy for Children (TLC-053). Oregon Catholic Press.

    McCormack, P. M. (2005).  Catholic Family Character.  Written for parenting program of the Diocese of Arlington, VA.  Unpublished manuscript.

    McCormack, P. M. (2004-2005). Parent Partnership Handbook: A parent’s guide to Whole-Person Development. Today's Catholic Teacher (Vol. 38, Nos. 1-6). A series of six newsletters.

    McCormack, P. M. (2004). Parenting Through Ages and Stages. Today's Catholic Teacher  38 (1), 28-33.

    McCormack, P. M. (Winter 2004). “Interior Design for an Interior Life” in Today’s Liturgy for Children (TLC-052). Oregon Catholic Press.

    McCormack, P. M. (Fall 2004). “Gospel ABC’s: Attitudes, Behaviors and Consequences within a Gospel Story” in Today’s Liturgy for Children (TLC-051). Oregon Catholic Press.

    McCormack, P. M. (2003-2004). Parent Partnership Handbook: A parent’s guide for transmitting spiritual heritage. Today's Catholic Teacher (Vol. 37, Nos. 1-6). A series of six newsletters.

    McCormack, P. M. (2003). Parents’ Legacy of Love—Creating and Transmitting Family Spiritual Heritage. Today's Catholic Teacher 37 (1), 24-30.

    McCormack, P. M. (2002-2003). Parent Partnership Handbook: A parent’s guide for pressure situations. Today's Catholic Teacher (Vol. 36, Nos. 1-6). A series of six newsletters.

    McCormack, P. M. (2002). Helping parents under pressure. Today's Catholic Teacher 36 (1), 40-44.

    McCormack, P. M. (2001-2002). Parent Partnership Handbook: A parent’s guide for soul formation. Today's Catholic Teacher (Vol. 35, Nos. 1-6). A series of six newsletters.

    McCormack, P. M. (2001). Family essentials for positive soul formation. Today's Catholic Teacher 35 (1), 23-32.

    McCormack, P.M. (2000).  Good news for bad news times.  Today’s Catholic Teacher, 34 (1), 54-59.

    McCormack, P.M. (2000-2001).  Parent Partnership Handbook: A parent’s guide for difficult behaviors.  Today’s Catholic Teacher (Vol. 34, Nos. 1-6).  A series of six newsletters.

    McCormack, P.M. (2000).  [Review of the book Character development in the Catholic school].  Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice, 4, 123-125.

    McCormack, P. M. (1999 ).  Fostering discipline: Discerning voices for life-giving choices.  Today’s Catholic Teacher, 33 (1), 46-49.

    McCormack, P. M. (1999-2000).  Parent Partnership Handbook: A parent’s guide to fostering self-discipline.  Today’s Catholic Teacher (Vol. 33, Nos. 1-6). A series of six newsletters.

    McCormack, P. M. (1999).  Parenting formation and information: The contemporary mission of the Catholic school.  Momentum, August-September, pp. 52-57.

    McCormack, P.M. (1998).  Weaving the fabric of Christian character.  Today’s Catholic Teacher, 32 (1), 25-28.

    McCormack, P.M. (1998-1999).  Parent partnership handbook: Christian character formation of elementary school-age children.  Today’s Catholic Teacher (Vol. 32, Nos.1-6). A series of six newsletters.

    McCormack, P. M. (1998).  Parents and teachers: Partners in whole-person formation.  Paper presented at the Annual Convention and Exposition of the National Catholic Educational Association (94th, Minneapolis, MN, April 1-4, 1997).  Champaign, IL: Clearinghouse on Elementary and Early Childhood Education, Children’s Research Center.  (ERIC Document Reproduction Service No. ED 413 109)

    McCormack, P.M. (1997).  The home environment: Nurturing the seed of school success.  Today’s Catholic Teacher, 31 (1), 34-39.

    McCormack, P.M. (1997-1998).  Parent partnership handbook: A parent’s guide for fostering school success.  Today’s Catholic Teacher (Vol. 31, Nos.1-6).

    McCormack, P. M. (1996).  Supporting parents in helping their children.  Today’s Catholic Teacher, 30 (1),  47-48.

    McCormack, P.M. (1996-1997).  Parent partnership handbook: A parent’s guide for self-esteem development.  Today’s Catholic Teacher (Vol. 30, Nos.1-6). A series of six newsletters.

    McCormack, P.M. (1974).   Discover: Religion Curriculum Supplement Program  (a booklet of activities, exercises, and games to individualize religious instruction in grades 1 - 6), Philadelphia. Unpublished manuscript.

    McCormack, P.M. (1973).  Search: Religion Curriculum Supplement Program  (a packet of 300 activity cards designed to individualize religious studies in the Junior High), Philadelphia. Unpublished manuscript.