In the aftermath of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, Catholic schools play a pivotal role in helping relocated students experience a sense of safety and security. The challenges are many but the rewards are great. Schools receiving hurricane survivors are given a unique opportunity to make a great difference in the lives of young people ... not only those directly impacted by the devastating storm but their own students as well. If support is structured properly, students from the welcoming school can learn valuable lessons about charity, compassion and strength of spirit and true Catholic values. This opportunity to reach out to survivors is real world character education.  Read More