Power of Developmental Psychology for Secondary School Teachers and Students

by Sr. Elizabeth Ngozi Okpalaenwe, Ph.D.

Power of Developmental Psychology for Secondary School Teachers and Students is an inspirational and powerful book that explains the stages of child development and different emotional, spiritual, sexual, psychological, psychosocial and physical growth topics that may not be found in other books. The nine chapters are creatively explained partly in story-telling form using practical daily life applications to make them simple to understand and integrate, offering readers options in their search for answers and understanding. As the saying goes, seek wisdom and it will become yours.

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TESTIMONIALS

“This book is a worthwhile resource for individuals who want to understand and appreciate their own journey of life, including young people who are often bombarded by many demands and expectations from the wider community. Another key beneficiary of this book are parents who, even with the best intentions, do not get on with their children. This book provides insights that will assist them, and indeed their children, to know that not all is lost. The Academy will also benefit from this book, which is a condensed package of what psychology entails. Faith institutions that must provide services to the adherents as they grapple with the questions of life will be another key consumer of this work.” – Mary N. Getui, Professor, Department of Religious Studies, Catholic University of Eastern Africa, Nairobi, Kenya

“The activities are designed to be both educational and enjoyable, promoting an active and engaging learning process. Power of Developmental Psychology for Secondary School Teachers and Students is a must-have for educators and parents alike. It is a vital tool for nurturing the next generation of well-rounded, empathetic, and intellectually curious individuals. Dr. Ngozi’s visionary approach promises to transform secondary education in Africa and beyond, laying a strong foundation for a brighter future.” – NDE Irene Awemo. Educationist/Pedagogic Inspector/Founder of Schools of Professional Excellence – SCOPE, Cameroon

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Elizabeth Ngozi Okpalaenwe, Ph.D., has over seventeen years of experience teaching at secondary and post-secondary levels. This has provided her with extensive knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods on surveying, interviewing, case study research, educational psychology, psychotherapy research, psychospiritual training and ethnography and interpretive studies. A professional skills trainer, she teaches practical spirituality skills, mentoring students at all levels, including diploma, first degree, master’s and PhD at Catholic University, Tangaza University, and the Psycho-Spiritual Institute in Kenya. In addition, she has served in various capacities as a solicitor, advocating for vulnerable people and for the empowerment of children, youth and women. She has written a dozen academic books and two novels.

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Practical Developmental Psychology for Primary School Pupils

by Sr. Elizabeth Ngozi Okpalaenwe, Ph.D.

Practical Developmental Psychology for Primary School Pupils is carefully prepared to attend to the needs of primary school learners in the areas of character formation, culture, emotional, spiritual, psychological, physical and human transformation. Developmental Psychology deals with issues of child development right from the time of conception. It connects with biological and social sciences, arts, human development, and all-around training of body and soul. The curriculum covers developmental psychology at the lower level of learning. It aims to bring out the greatest result in our pupils, presenting reliable and engaging programs for Biafran primary schools.

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TESTIMONIALS

“As we stand on the cusp of a new era, it becomes increasingly clear that the skills and knowledge imparted to our children today will shape the leaders, innovators, and caretakers of tomorrow. Practical Developmental Psychology for Primary School Pupils serves as a beacon for educators, parents, and all those dedicated to fostering the holistic development of young minds, who are our only hope for the future.” – Rev. Henry Chukwuemeka Aguwa, PhD. Biafran Cabinet Member, Education Department, USA

“Practical Developmental Psychology for Primary School Pupils is a must-have for educators and parents alike. It is a vital tool for nurturing the next generation of well-rounded, empathetic, and intellectually curious individuals. Dr. Ngozi’s visionary approach promises to transform primary education in Africa and beyond, laying a strong foundation for a brighter future.” – NDE Irene Awemo. Educationist/Pedagogic Inspector/Founder of Schools of Professional Excellence – SCOPE, Cameroon

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Elizabeth Ngozi Okpalaenwe, Ph.D., has over seventeen years of experience teaching at secondary and post-secondary levels. This has provided her with extensive knowledge of qualitative and quantitative methods on surveying, interviewing, case study research, educational psychology, psychotherapy research, psychospiritual training and ethnography and interpretive studies. A professional skills trainer, she teaches practical spirituality skills, mentoring students at all levels, including diploma, first degree, master’s and PhD at Catholic University, Tangaza University, and the Psycho-Spiritual Institute in Kenya. In addition, she has served in various capacities as a solicitor, advocating for vulnerable people and for the empowerment of children, youth and women. She has written a dozen academic books and two novels.

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Assertions and Refutations III: An Assessment of Money, Markets and Morals by Various Authors (editor Thomas Storck)

by Dr. Donald G. Boland

OTHER TITLES BY DONALD G. BOLAND

1. Logic, Science, and St. Thomas Aquinas | En Route Books and Media
2. Natural Philosophy, Modern Science and Saint Thomas Aquinas | En Route Books and Media
3. Science, Psychology and Saint Thomas Aquinas by Donald G. Boland | En Route Books and Media
4. Ethics Today and Saint Thomas Aquinas | En Route Books and Media
5. Natural Law – Australian Style | En Route Books and Media
6. Political Science and Saint Thomas Aquinas | En Route Books and Media
7. Economic Science and St. Thomas Aquinas: On Justice in the Distribution and Exchange of Wealth | En Route Books and Media
8. The Social Encyclicals and Saint Thomas Aquinas | En Route Books and Media
9. Metaphysics, Truth and St. Thomas Aquinas | En Route Books and Media
10. Metaphysics/Ontology and St. Thomas Aquinas (Twenty Readings in Wisdom Forsaken) | En Route Books and Media
11. Thomas of the Creator | En Route Books and Media
12. The Thomist Tradition: Avoiding Scylla and Charybdis | En Route Books and Media
13. Rev. Fr. Austin M. Woodbury, SM, PhD, STD and the Aquinas Academy (1945 – 1975) | En Route Books and Media

REVIEW BY FRANK CALNEGGIA

​ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Donald G Boland Ll. B. (Sydney), Ph. D. (Angelicum) is a founding member of the Centre for Catholic Studies Inc. in Sydney Australia and is one of its former Presidents. He practiced for a number of years as a lawyer having a degree in law from the University of Sydney. Over much the same time, having obtained a doctorate in philosophy from the University of St. Thomas in Rome, he has taught philosophy and law in both Catholic and secular educational institutions, such as the University of Technology, Sydney, the University of Newcastle, the Aquinas Academy, the Centre for Thomistic Studies Inc., now operating under the name of the Centre for Catholic Studies Inc., and various Catholic seminaries, such as those of the Marists and the Vincentians. His doctoral thesis was on the concepts of utility and value in economics as found in the works of Aristotle and St. Thomas Aquinas.

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A Concise History of a Hundred Years of Papal Teaching on Catholic Education

by Fr. Nicholas Gregoris, STD, EdD

Fr. Gregoris, who served as the major translator of a book entitled The Mission of Catholic Schools: A Century of Reflection and Direction, has provided in this short volume a full introduction to the thousand-page collection of magisterial teachings on primary and secondary Catholic education over the past hundred years.

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TESTIMONIALS

“This comprehensive compendium delves into the history of the Church’s teaching on Catholic Schools, offering insightful works of the popes that leads to thought-provoking discussions. From the turn of the 20th-century to contemporary writings, this history navigates through decades of human spirituality, providing readers with a nuanced understanding of catholic education in the midst of church tradition. As Rector-President of the only diocesan high school seminary in the country, I found Fr Nicholas’ work to be engaging and illuminating.  A Concise History of a Hundred Years of Papal Teaching on Catholic Education and its full version, The Mission of Catholic Schools, are an indispensable resource for anyone involved in Catholic Education.” – Rev. James Kuroly, EdD, Cathedral Preparatory School and Seminary, Diocese of Brooklyn

“Fr. Nicholas L. Gregoris’ scholarly 89-page history of a century of papal teaching on Catholic education is a classic. It beautifully captures the uncommon commonsense wisdom the Catholic Church has transmitted for millennia to the West and the world. I cannot recommend it highly enough. Buy a copy and tell others about it.” – Dr. Peter A. Redpath, Founder and CEO, Aquinas School of Leadership, LLC 

“A solid contribution to our Catholic history of education and a handy resource for every Catholic educator.” – Dr. Sebastian Mahfood, OP, co-editor with Timothy Westbrook and Vicki Dunnam of Teaching and Learning in the Age of COVID19: Faith-Based–Online and Emergency Remote

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Money, Markets and Morals: Catholic Perspectives on Economics and Finance

Edited by Thomas Storck

This volume brings together several essays and papers dealing with aspects of Catholic social teaching, especially as that concerns investment and our use of money.

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REVIEWS

Furnell, Gary. (Summer 2025). “The World of Contemporary Finance: A Catholic Critique.” The Defendant. Click here to read the review. To join the Australian Chesterton Society, click here. 

ABOUT THE CONTRIBUTORS

David Cooney is the editor of the website Practical Distributism and the author of Distributism Basics: Foundational Principles.

Donald Boland is an Australian philosopher and attorney, founding member of the Centre for Catholic Studies in Sydney. He is the author of Metaphysics, Truth and St. Thomas Aquinas, Thomist Tradition: Avoiding Scylla and Charybdis and other works on Thomism, natural law and social doctrine.

Count Giuseppe Dalla Torre del Tempio di Sanguinetto (1885-1967) was editor of L’Osservatore Romano from 1919 to 1960.

John C. Médaille teaches theology at the University of Dallas. He is the author of The Vocation of Business, Toward a Truly Free Market, and (with Thomas Storck), Theology: Mythos or Logos?

Ezra Pound (1885-1972) was one of the most important American poets of the twentieth century.

Dr. Garrick Small is Head of the Economics, Finance and Property discipline group for Central Queensland University. He has published on applications of Thomistic Catholic social thought to questions related to real estate economics and the intersection between culture and land, as well as general economic and environmental questions. His interest in land and culture has included work with indigenous people and governments in Fiji, New Guinea, and East Timor.

ABOUT THE EDITOR

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Addressing Moral Confusion

by Richard May

The goal of this workbook is to help our youth to receive catechetical instruction without getting bogged down by the mindset of the world today, thereby enabling them to be more open to the truth of the Gospel of Christ and His Church. It uniquely addresses these challenges, drawing from The Catechism of the Catholic Church, as well as great theologians and philosophers including C.S. Lewis, G.K. Chesterton, Fulton Sheen, St. John Cardinal Newman and others knowledgeable in moral psychology and human behavior.

Age group: High school and young adults especially those already enrolled in institutions of higher learning. Not all of them may be practicing Christians. It should be of interest to all teachers including those that are currently working with younger age groups. Parents will also benefit from the material and convey basic themes … example, Session One: “Should you believe everything you hear?

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TESTIMONIALS

“Rich May’s book entitled Addressing Moral Confusion should be a widely used tool that can help young people today navigate our fractured world. I recommend it to all who are charged with sharing the truth of Jesus Christ with the next generation.” – Bishop Joseph E. Strickland, Bishop Emeritus, Diocese of Tyler, Texas

“In Addressing Moral Confusion, Rich May responds to various forms of moral relativism and ‘group thinking’ that are prevalent in the world today. Drawing upon logic, the natural law, Scripture, and Catholic tradition, he exposes the fallacious arguments used to defend abortion, gender ideology, and other harmful movements. Even those who might dispute certain matters of empirical data will benefit from this book. Rich May not only provides moral arguments; he also incorporates prayers and devotions—especially to the Virgin Mary—that support wisdom, virtue, and holiness.” – Dr. Robert Fastiggi, Professor of Dogmatic Theology, Sacred Heart Major Seminary, Detroit

“In a world with so much confusion, Addressing Moral Confusion provides the reader with the tools to engage the errors and challenges the faithful are facing.” – I. Aguilera, Principal, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School, Houston, TX

“As a homeschool parent who has taught my children from K to 12, I have found Rich May’s Teachers Workbook to be an excellent, concise and engaging teaching resource that should be used in every school curriculum.” –  F. Dunne, Homeschool Parent

“Rich May’s genius for clarity and timeliness is demonstrated through the scholarly and well-informed portrayal of these critical issues, the necessity for us to grasp and understand the issues, and the motivation for us to take zealous action! Well Done! Highly recommended!!” – R. Lochner, USMC retired, Catholic Educator and Author

“As a parish educator, I believe Addressing Moral Confusion fills a profound void in Catholic moral instruction for youth by giving young Catholics the foundational moral principles, fundamental truths, and intellectual tools with which to understand the reality of absolute moral truth as taught by the Catholic Church and to recognize the counterfeit morality of today’s modern, secular culture.” – J. Barros, Retired Director of Parish Faith Formation

“This is Moral teaching at its finest.  Each chapter in itself is foundational, yet each chapter builds on the previous foundational chapter so that what you end up with is a solid understanding of God’s Truth as it pertains to Moral Law.  These are truly solid building blocks that could be used in any Catholic teaching program.” – K. Kerne, Catholic Catechist

“Rich May has written a manual to stress and arrest the dire circumstances that are swiftly losing a whole generation of children trapped in social and cultural milieus that are fast bankrupting themselves of every traditional moral and spiritual rectitudes, and systematically capitalizing on the children’s vulnerability to feed them with the worst forms of relativisms ever known in human history.” – Fr. R. Nwankwo, PhD

“As a CCE teacher of 30 years, I incorporated Rich May’s book Addressing Moral Confusion into a high school Confirmation class. It is written in a very clear and concise manner that appeals to all, especially high school students. In addition, the handouts which address moral questions present an excellent opportunity to put our Catholic faith into practical moral applications. I highly recommend the book.” – Bill Alexander, Catholic High School Teacher

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

A former Air Force pilot, Rich May is a retired aerospace engineer by profession. He has a BA in Pastoral Theology from the University of St. Thomas in Houston and an MA in theology from the Franciscan University in Steubenville Ohio.  He has appeared several times on the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN) and often on Catholic radio with a live weekly show on Radio Maria.  With an approbation from the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, he speaks locally and nationally.  He has 35 years experience teaching catechesis at all levels and has authored several booklets including The Rosary a Prayer For All Christians and The Rosary a Prayer for All Native Peoples.  Currently he is teaching the youth how to courageously respond to the counter-culture.

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