76 Journal of Catholic Education une Th˝ The Characteristics of Catholic Schools: Comparative Perspectives from the USA and Queensland, Australia Jim Gleeson1, John O’Gorman2, Peta Goldburg1 & Maureen M. O’Neill1 1Australian Catholic University 2Griffith University-Australia The faith-based identity of Catholic schools is increasingly problematic in a secular- Religious education in Roman Catholic schools Principles and practice What is the context of religious education in Roman Catholic schools?

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