Catholic Schools in General
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Anonymous
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I posted this in the Mater Dei Families thread but I think that thread was about sports.
How is the school (Mater Dei but really any small class Catholic Schools) for Non-catholics? We believe in Christian princliples but are a non-traditional family (single mom) and I worry my child will be taught the worst about me/ us . TIA |
Anonymous
U be fine, have a couple single moms at OLV and r thriving. And other non-cat friends, but Christian, at other parochial schools. Don't over think it. 
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Anonymous
| In my experience Catholics are 100% tolerant of non-Catholic Christians (among others), but protestants (especially fundamentalists) often have trouble accepting Catholics. If you are okay, they'll be okay. |
Anonymous
This is so true, sadly. |
Anonymous
| Our parochial school has single moms, single dads, divorced parents, etc. However, if you are going to be self-conscious or your religious beliefs don;t match up, try looking at Christian schools. Many people try to do Catholic schools as a cheaper way of doing private in this area. If you would be comfortable at a catholic parochial or private, talk to the admissions officer and ask to be put in touch with families similar to your and see what there expeience has been first hand. |
Anonymous
Depends on the school. The larger Catholic high schools like St John's and Good Counsel have more diversity. Schools like Mater Dei, Georgetown Prep and maybe even Gonzaga have less. You and your son or daughter will be a significant minority at any of them. The student body and their parents are committed to Catholic education and usually the Catholic Church. Being a Catholic goes beyond the practice of the religion. It's also a cultural thing. A thing you both may have trouble adjusting to. |
Anonymous
No way. And we tried Catholic Schools as a protestant. Worst educational decision we made. |
Anonymous
| Catholic school parent here who believes that non-Catholics have a hard time blending in. We aren't particularly religious but my husband and I were both brought up Catholic. People are okay with single moms generally speaking but non-Catholics seem to be given a harder time. We wouldn't judge but unfortunately many others would. |
Anonymous
| Can you elaborate? I know the kids don't participate in communion, etc. (but they go to masses); at least they did at my school. Besides that, how are the kids impacted in the classroom? How are the parents impacted? NP btw. |
Anonymous
| It depends. Some Catholic schools are more Catholic than others, and the degree to which they are Catholic can change over the years. |
Anonymous
Only one incorrect thing in this post. Gonzaga is a huge school with a lot more diversity than Prep or MD (economic, ethnic, etc.). But there is a reason they are a purple school. Everyone there drinks the same kool-aid, and they have a culture that you have to buy into if you want to fit in. |
Anonymous
True |
Anonymous
| I am a divorced Catholic mom and my child has had no issues at her Catholic school. |
Anonymous
This has been my experience, also, for going on 20 years. |
Anonymous
Mine, too for nearly 40 years. I get tired of hearing that Catholics aren't real Christians. |