What is the attitude about alcohol consumption at your Catholic school?

[Anonymous]

Drinking is the only way I can deal being Catholic.

[Anonymous]

I am Irish Catholic with alcoholism in my family. The emphasis on drinking and getting drunk is one of the reasons we pulled our kids out of Cathoic school. I didn't want them growing up in that culture, with that mentality.

[Anonymous]

The DC - MD Catholic population is predominantly of Irish extraction.

Alcohol is part of the culture. You have never heard the old saw, "God invented whiskey so the Irish wouldn't rule the world"? Well, almost every Irish-American has and they recognize the kernel of truth in it.

It's amazing to me how someone can send their kids to Catholic schools and have no idea of the sub-culture.

Of course, Catholics aren't the only big drinkers as anyone who has ever visited England or Scotland might attest.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am Irish Catholic with alcoholism in my family. The emphasis on drinking and getting drunk is one of the reasons we pulled our kids out of Cathoic school. I didn't want them growing up in that culture, with that mentality.

Unfortunately, alcoholism is a disease that touches all religions and ethnic groups. I know Jews, Protestants, Catholics, and Agnostics that are struggling with the disease, and these people send their kids to non-Catholic schools, both public and private. We are Eastern Orthodox and we have alcoholism in our family. Your child will be exposed to drinking no matter where he or she goes to school, and if he is prone to the disease, he will probably discover it earlier in life. I hope for your sake, your child will not have to struggle with alcoholism, and if you think switching schools is going to prevent it, you are going to be in for a major disappointment.

[Anonymous]

The OP is attracted to parts of the Catholic faith, but apparently not to parts of the Catholic culture.

One wonders what else the OP doesn't know about the mores of the sub-culture she and her DC have entered.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am Irish Catholic with alcoholism in my family. The emphasis on drinking and getting drunk is one of the reasons we pulled our kids out of Cathoic school. I didn't want them growing up in that culture, with that mentality.

Unfortunately, alcoholism is a disease that touches all religions and ethnic groups. I know Jews, Protestants, Catholics, and Agnostics that are struggling with the disease, and these people send their kids to non-Catholic schools, both public and private. We are Eastern Orthodox and we have alcoholism in our family. Your child will be exposed to drinking no matter where he or she goes to school, and if he is prone to the disease, he will probably discover it earlier in life. I hope for your sake, your child will not have to struggle with alcoholism, and if you think switching schools is going to prevent it, you are going to be in for a major disappointment.

There is no reason to raise children around that if there are other options.

[Anonymous]

As a Presbyterian turned Episcopalian I think I can identify what the OP is addressing. Generally speaking, church functions for Presbyterians are dry. If you want a reception in the fellowship hall, there will be no alcohol. It was a big surprise to me that the Episcopal church where I now attend provided wine with the parish dinner. Hosts Octoberfest with lots of beer, etc. It's just a different attitude about the consumption of wine at church events. And it can be surprising.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:As a Presbyterian turned Episcopalian I think I can identify what the OP is addressing. Generally speaking, church functions for Presbyterians are dry. If you want a reception in the fellowship hall, there will be no alcohol. It was a big surprise to me that the Episcopal church where I now attend provided wine with the parish dinner. Hosts Octoberfest with lots of beer, etc. It's just a different attitude about the consumption of wine at church events. And it can be surprising.

And as a Catholic turned Presbyterian, I also understand what OP is saying. It is a bit jarring to look back on Catholic parish-hosted or sponsored events and realize the casual attitude towards alcohol there or that alcohol is served in church. I'm recalling a mandated marriage-retreat weekend that ended with a wine and cheese reception in the church lobby, Oktoberfest, church hall bingo games with beer and slipping out the side door at CYO dances to ostensibly tailgate with teenage friends. Anyway, my Presbyterian Church has a strict no alcohol policy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As a Presbyterian turned Episcopalian I think I can identify what the OP is addressing. Generally speaking, church functions for Presbyterians are dry. If you want a reception in the fellowship hall, there will be no alcohol. It was a big surprise to me that the Episcopal church where I now attend provided wine with the parish dinner. Hosts Octoberfest with lots of beer, etc. It's just a different attitude about the consumption of wine at church events. And it can be surprising.

And as a Catholic turned Presbyterian, I also understand what OP is saying. It is a bit jarring to look back on Catholic parish-hosted or sponsored events and realize the casual attitude towards alcohol there or that alcohol is served in church. I'm recalling a mandated marriage-retreat weekend that ended with a wine and cheese reception in the church lobby, Oktoberfest, church hall bingo games with beer and slipping out the side door at CYO dances to ostensibly tailgate with teenage friends. Anyway, my Presbyterian Church has a strict no alcohol policy.

Our Presbyterian Church as well, but it's not for doctrine's sake. Most people drink. I had heard it was insurance reasons in our church.

[Anonymous]

One of the benefits of Catholic school is wine at BTS night.

[Anonymous]

I am a protestant with a child at a Catholic high school as well. I love the school, the kids and families are great, my ds is getting a great education and is excited about going to school every day. That being said, I was also surprised by the amount of drinking at the adult socials, back to school night, auctions, etc.

I have not seen anyone drunk or doing anything stupid, but it did surprise me. I get where you are coming from, OP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am a protestant with a child at a Catholic high school as well. I love the school, the kids and families are great, my ds is getting a great education and is excited about going to school every day. That being said, I was also surprised by the amount of drinking at the adult socials, back to school night, auctions, etc.

I have not seen anyone drunk or doing anything stupid, but it did surprise me. I get where you are coming from, OP.

We have a DC at a Catholic HS and also at Catholic elementary. We have been to numerous school events and I have never seen alcohol served at any of these functions. Liquor at back to school night? I sense PP is a troll. the only alcohol we have been exposed to was served at an adult "cocktail party" at a neighbor's home. And this was just a small gathering.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am a protestant with a child at a Catholic high school as well. I love the school, the kids and families are great, my ds is getting a great education and is excited about going to school every day. That being said, I was also surprised by the amount of drinking at the adult socials, back to school night, auctions, etc.

I have not seen anyone drunk or doing anything stupid, but it did surprise me. I get where you are coming from, OP.

We have a DC at a Catholic HS and also at Catholic elementary. We have been to numerous school events and I have never seen alcohol served at any of these functions. Liquor at back to school night? I sense PP is a troll. the only alcohol we have been exposed to was served at an adult "cocktail party" at a neighbor's home. And this was just a small gathering.

What? I think you're a troll. We've been at two Catholics schools and the drinking for parents and students was out of control. Way out of control. There was drinking at back-to-school night in the library (bottles of wine everywhere); drinking at home parties; drinking at all school events. And some very tragic events.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am a protestant with a child at a Catholic high school as well. I love the school, the kids and families are great, my ds is getting a great education and is excited about going to school every day. That being said, I was also surprised by the amount of drinking at the adult socials, back to school night, auctions, etc.

I have not seen anyone drunk or doing anything stupid, but it did surprise me. I get where you are coming from, OP.

We have a DC at a Catholic HS and also at Catholic elementary. We have been to numerous school events and I have never seen alcohol served at any of these functions. Liquor at back to school night? I sense PP is a troll. the only alcohol we have been exposed to was served at an adult "cocktail party" at a neighbor's home. And this was just a small gathering.

What? I think you're a troll. We've been at two Catholics schools and the drinking for parents and students was out of control. Way out of control. There was drinking at back-to-school night in the library (bottles of wine everywhere); drinking at home parties; drinking at all school events. And some very tragic events.

This just is not true in our 5 year experience. Not sure what schools your DC attends. Maybe you would like to share.

[Anonymous]

Blessed Sacrament?