Comparing Catholic Schools in Arlington Diocese

[Anonymous]

Mass 2x a week seems to happen with some frequency at my school. Get this — on Thursday, May 29, they have mass, and then they have mass THE NEXT DAY as well. Then they’re expected to go to mass yet again on Sunday!

I don’t know ANYONE who goes to mass 3x a week, and I come from a very conservative Catholic area/family.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Before you pull them, I'd encourage you to check the public school calendar where you live.

I don't know if all the additional non-Christian holidays will remain in the calendar under the new federal regime, but between those and the many half days and teacher workdays and more traditional days off, there is always lots of complaining from FCPS and APS families about the amount of days off. Our kids always jokingly said "No school November" was a thing.

This. We were off last Thursday and Friday and have a 1/2 day this Wednesday. Actually have a full week next week, which will be maybe the third all year and then another holiday for Prez Day.

[Anonymous]

Catholic School is your choice. If it doesn’t work for you, send them to public school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Mass 2x a week seems to happen with some frequency at my school. Get this — on Thursday, May 29, they have mass, and then they have mass THE NEXT DAY as well. Then they’re expected to go to mass yet again on Sunday!

I don’t know ANYONE who goes to mass 3x a week, and I come from a very conservative Catholic area/family.

That is weird to *me.* You are from a very conservative Catholic family and you do not know one single person who goes to, say, daily Mass? My dad always has, and my grandparents did too. Our parish also has a large number of people who do. I do not always, but if I pop in from time to time, it certainly is far from being a complete ghost town.

[Anonymous]

^^yes, everyone knows people who attend daily Mass. But they are not school children attending Mass multiple times a week with their class instead of doing classwork. Once a week with the entire school is sufficient for most families who choose to send their children to Catholic school.

[Anonymous]

Twice this week actually walking to the church (the entire school walking 6 blocks both directions) is extra.

[Anonymous]

It really depends on the school! Our school in ADW just celebrated Catholic Schools week but work wise it was a normal week with homework and reading. Just a little fun mixed in!
My nieces and nephews go to FCPS and we definitely are in school way more than they are.
I’m not worried especially when I compare the two, our diocesan school is amazing and has very high standards

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:^^yes, everyone knows people who attend daily Mass. But they are not school children attending Mass multiple times a week with their class instead of doing classwork. Once a week with the entire school is sufficient for most families who choose to send their children to Catholic school.

That is fine, but PP claimed to know NOBODY who does so.

So, yes, in Catholic schools, Mass is usually once a week; occasionally it is twice if a Holy Day of Obligation or a Feast Day occurs in the same week.

If you then add in the fact that all Catholics are obligated to attend Sunday Mass, you could sometimes end up with three times. How lucky to have three times to visit our Lord in His true Presence who loves us so much and longs to see us often as possible!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:^^yes, everyone knows people who attend daily Mass. But they are not school children attending Mass multiple times a week with their class instead of doing classwork. Once a week with the entire school is sufficient for most families who choose to send their children to Catholic school.

That is fine, but PP claimed to know NOBODY who does so.

So, yes, in Catholic schools, Mass is usually once a week; occasionally it is twice if a Holy Day of Obligation or a Feast Day occurs in the same week.

If you then add in the fact that all Catholics are obligated to attend Sunday Mass, you could sometimes end up with three times. How lucky to have three times to visit our Lord in His true Presence who loves us so much and longs to see us often as possible!

Actually, the God that my Catholic family worships prefers us to LEARN about his divine creation and raise our kids and teach them about math, science, and the world around us. Not go to mass every day.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:^^yes, everyone knows people who attend daily Mass. But they are not school children attending Mass multiple times a week with their class instead of doing classwork. Once a week with the entire school is sufficient for most families who choose to send their children to Catholic school.

That is fine, but PP claimed to know NOBODY who does so.

So, yes, in Catholic schools, Mass is usually once a week; occasionally it is twice if a Holy Day of Obligation or a Feast Day occurs in the same week.

If you then add in the fact that all Catholics are obligated to attend Sunday Mass, you could sometimes end up with three times. How lucky to have three times to visit our Lord in His true Presence who loves us so much and longs to see us often as possible!

Actually, the God that my Catholic family worships prefers us to LEARN about his divine creation and raise our kids and teach them about math, science, and the world around us. Not go to mass every day.

Perhaps your God would prefer that your kids attend public school instead then.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:^^yes, everyone knows people who attend daily Mass. But they are not school children attending Mass multiple times a week with their class instead of doing classwork. Once a week with the entire school is sufficient for most families who choose to send their children to Catholic school.

That is fine, but PP claimed to know NOBODY who does so.

So, yes, in Catholic schools, Mass is usually once a week; occasionally it is twice if a Holy Day of Obligation or a Feast Day occurs in the same week.

If you then add in the fact that all Catholics are obligated to attend Sunday Mass, you could sometimes end up with three times. How lucky to have three times to visit our Lord in His true Presence who loves us so much and longs to see us often as possible!

Actually, the God that my Catholic family worships prefers us to LEARN about his divine creation and raise our kids and teach them about math, science, and the world around us. Not go to mass every day.

Perhaps your God would prefer that your kids attend public school instead then.

How saintly of you.

[Anonymous]

The school day is about 40 minutes longer than the public school day.

There are about 190 days of school for students.

People who choose Catholic school want their kids to have a daily connection to their faith in some way. They aren't missing learning.

They are learning how to listen. How to follow the misselette. How to sing. How to follow the order of the Mass. How to pass some of your stress over to God. How to grieve when someone passes. How to manage stress. How to be respectful in a formal situation. How to be joyful....
The walks and marches are often park of a lesson on domestic violence or homelessness, where someone comes to talk to them about the experience.

Or you could do more worksheets.....

Our public schools start later and end earlier. Plenty of time for both.

[Anonymous]

^PP, do you have children of your own who are currently enrolled as students in a K-8 parochial school?

[Anonymous]

I am not the PP but do have a child in K at a ADW school and a niece at one of the mclean elementary schools for K. I notice the difference between the education. Our child has HW every night and has been reading since October (with no tutors or after school work other than her nightly he) She’s also been able to enjoy being a kid longer. My niece has outgrown all the little kid stuff and is already all about Sabrina carpenter, asking for ugh boots, EarPods and youtube. My daughter wears a uniform so they can focus on school and there are no electronics. I feel like her childhood has been prolonged a bit longer Catholic school is not for everyone but it’s been the right decision for our family at a fourth of the cost of some of the private schools in the area. We’ve enjoyed the community and shared values

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:^PP, do you have children of your own who are currently enrolled as students in a K-8 parochial school?

They graduated.