Nonreligious family sending child to religious school

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As parents, just de-program your children as you would with any other principles or beliefs you don't subscribe to. If you watch TV and you don't agree with something, don't you point it out to your child? Most of what they will be exposed to in Catholic ES is about how much Jesus loves them, how much God loves them, and to follow the Golden Rule.

Send them to Sunday school to the religion of your choice so they know what you want them to believe.

The anti-Catholic fear mongering is not helpful.

It really depends on the school. Most are like that. We looked at one all boys school who said that they would basically target my child into religious and other debates in religion class and it was really absurd given my child had no religious background having to stand up to a grown man who spent all his life studying the bible. I was pretty surprised given what friends told me about the school but the head of the school was very blunt and obnoxious about it. The other teachers seemed warm and inviting where it would not be an issue.

Sounds like he did you a favor. It would have been much worse if they made it seem like everything was going to be great and then they did this kind of stuff behind your back. They were upfront and honest about exactly what you could expect.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why would a non-religious family - esp an atheist - send children to a religious school?

Because it was all we could afford and the public elementary school was terrible.

I think this is a problem. Catholic schools are there to provide a Catholic education. In the cases of the parochial schools, they are supported by the parish, and the parish is vested in seeing the children learn and grow and be part of the community.

And then you have non Catholics want to send their kids there only because "it's better than public school and cheap" with no intentions of becoming part of the community--and in many cases outright criticizing the Church, it's beliefs, and it's practices. And you wonder why some aren't welcoming with open arms?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why would a non-religious family - esp an atheist - send children to a religious school?

Because it was all we could afford and the public elementary school was terrible.

I think this is a problem. Catholic schools are there to provide a Catholic education. In the cases of the parochial schools, they are supported by the parish, and the parish is vested in seeing the children learn and grow and be part of the community.

And then you have non Catholics want to send their kids there only because "it's better than public school and cheap" with no intentions of becoming part of the community--and in many cases outright criticizing the Church, it's beliefs, and it's practices. And you wonder why some aren't welcoming with open arms?

Surely the school knew that the kid's parents weren't members of the church. They probably knew the kid wasn't Catholic, but needed the $$. The school didn't have to take him. Private schools are all selective.

[Anonymous]

My husband is agnostic and perfectly happy with our daughter receiving a religious education.

[Anonymous]

If you are wealthy enough to afford private and if that school is near then why not?
Plenty of non religious people in religious schools
Catholic schools produuce more atheists than any other institution

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As parents, just de-program your children as you would with any other principles or beliefs you don't subscribe to. If you watch TV and you don't agree with something, don't you point it out to your child? Most of what they will be exposed to in Catholic ES is about how much Jesus loves them, how much God loves them, and to follow the Golden Rule.

Send them to Sunday school to the religion of your choice so they know what you want them to believe.

The anti-Catholic fear mongering is not helpful.

It really depends on the school. Most are like that. We looked at one all boys school who said that they would basically target my child into religious and other debates in religion class and it was really absurd given my child had no religious background having to stand up to a grown man who spent all his life studying the bible. I was pretty surprised given what friends told me about the school but the head of the school was very blunt and obnoxious about it. The other teachers seemed warm and inviting where it would not be an issue.

Sounds like he did you a favor. It would have been much worse if they made it seem like everything was going to be great and then they did this kind of stuff behind your back. They were upfront and honest about exactly what you could expect.

I agree, glad they are honest but shocked someone would treat an 8 year old like that.

[Anonymous]

No. 100% sure my kid would get kicked out for questioning EVERYTHING. As she should.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why would a non-religious family - esp an atheist - send children to a religious school?

Because it was all we could afford and the public elementary school was terrible.

I think this is a problem. Catholic schools are there to provide a Catholic education. In the cases of the parochial schools, they are supported by the parish, and the parish is vested in seeing the children learn and grow and be part of the community.

And then you have non Catholics want to send their kids there only because "it's better than public school and cheap" with no intentions of becoming part of the community--and in many cases outright criticizing the Church, it's beliefs, and it's practices. And you wonder why some aren't welcoming with open arms?

No one was criticizing the church or saying they have no right to teach Catholicism but ones we looked at were not welcoming or friendly, except one. Why even offer a tour if you don't want some people? The Catholic church schools sadly have a much better curriculum than the public so that was a huge factor for us. I have not issue with my kids learning about religion as history/past but they don't need to believe it. Some schools need outsiders in order to financially survive.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why would a non-religious family - esp an atheist - send children to a religious school?

Because it was all we could afford and the public elementary school was terrible.

I think this is a problem. Catholic schools are there to provide a Catholic education. In the cases of the parochial schools, they are supported by the parish, and the parish is vested in seeing the children learn and grow and be part of the community.

And then you have non Catholics want to send their kids there only because "it's better than public school and cheap" with no intentions of becoming part of the community--and in many cases outright criticizing the Church, it's beliefs, and it's practices. And you wonder why some aren't welcoming with open arms?

No one was criticizing the church or saying they have no right to teach Catholicism but ones we looked at were not welcoming or friendly, except one. Why even offer a tour if you don't want some people? The Catholic church schools sadly have a much better curriculum than the public so that was a huge factor for us. I have not issue with my kids learning about religion as history/past but they don't need to believe it. Some schools need outsiders in order to financially survive.

You still don't get it. If you don't want your kid to get a Catholic education, don't send them to a place where the sole mission is to give kids a Catholic education. You are not even acknowledging that by saying that you only want your kids to think of Catholicism as "in the past" you ARE criticizing the church and saying that they should not be teaching your kids Catholicism.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:If you are interfaith or not religious yourself, and your spouse is, would you send an elementary school age child to a school that is excellent, but also interweaves the religion into everything on a daily basis?

Given what is going on currently why would you do this?

No never ever.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why would a non-religious family - esp an atheist - send children to a religious school?

Because it was all we could afford and the public elementary school was terrible.

I think this is a problem. Catholic schools are there to provide a Catholic education. In the cases of the parochial schools, they are supported by the parish, and the parish is vested in seeing the children learn and grow and be part of the community.

And then you have non Catholics want to send their kids there only because "it's better than public school and cheap" with no intentions of becoming part of the community--and in many cases outright criticizing the Church, it's beliefs, and it's practices. And you wonder why some aren't welcoming with open arms?

No one was criticizing the church or saying they have no right to teach Catholicism but ones we looked at were not welcoming or friendly, except one. Why even offer a tour if you don't want some people? The Catholic church schools sadly have a much better curriculum than the public so that was a huge factor for us. I have not issue with my kids learning about religion as history/past but they don't need to believe it. Some schools need outsiders in order to financially survive.

Catholic schools do not educate better than public fact especially in Stem

Try again

Catholic schools teach religion period who would put their kid in a Catholic school right now especially girls ?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why would a non-religious family - esp an atheist - send children to a religious school?

Because it was all we could afford and the public elementary school was terrible.

I think this is a problem. Catholic schools are there to provide a Catholic education. In the cases of the parochial schools, they are supported by the parish, and the parish is vested in seeing the children learn and grow and be part of the community.

And then you have non Catholics want to send their kids there only because "it's better than public school and cheap" with no intentions of becoming part of the community--and in many cases outright criticizing the Church, it's beliefs, and it's practices. And you wonder why some aren't welcoming with open arms?

No one was criticizing the church or saying they have no right to teach Catholicism but ones we looked at were not welcoming or friendly, except one. Why even offer a tour if you don't want some people? The Catholic church schools sadly have a much better curriculum than the public so that was a huge factor for us. I have not issue with my kids learning about religion as history/past but they don't need to believe it. Some schools need outsiders in order to financially survive.

Catholic schools do not educate better than public fact especially in Stem

Try again

Catholic schools teach religion period who would put their kid in a Catholic school right now especially girls ?

+1 Absolutely agree, Catholic schools do not educate better, most especially parochial. -Catholic parent.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why would a non-religious family - esp an atheist - send children to a religious school?

Because it was all we could afford and the public elementary school was terrible.

I think this is a problem. Catholic schools are there to provide a Catholic education. In the cases of the parochial schools, they are supported by the parish, and the parish is vested in seeing the children learn and grow and be part of the community.

And then you have non Catholics want to send their kids there only because "it's better than public school and cheap" with no intentions of becoming part of the community--and in many cases outright criticizing the Church, it's beliefs, and it's practices. And you wonder why some aren't welcoming with open arms?

No one was criticizing the church or saying they have no right to teach Catholicism but ones we looked at were not welcoming or friendly, except one. Why even offer a tour if you don't want some people? The Catholic church schools sadly have a much better curriculum than the public so that was a huge factor for us. I have not issue with my kids learning about religion as history/past but they don't need to believe it. Some schools need outsiders in order to financially survive.

Catholic schools do not educate better than public fact especially in Stem

Try again

Catholic schools teach religion period who would put their kid in a Catholic school right now especially girls ?

+1 Absolutely agree, Catholic schools do not educate better, most especially parochial. -Catholic parent.

Why then are you sending your children to a Catholic school?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Why would a non-religious family - esp an atheist - send children to a religious school?

Because it was all we could afford and the public elementary school was terrible.

I think this is a problem. Catholic schools are there to provide a Catholic education. In the cases of the parochial schools, they are supported by the parish, and the parish is vested in seeing the children learn and grow and be part of the community.

And then you have non Catholics want to send their kids there only because "it's better than public school and cheap" with no intentions of becoming part of the community--and in many cases outright criticizing the Church, it's beliefs, and it's practices. And you wonder why some aren't welcoming with open arms?

No one was criticizing the church or saying they have no right to teach Catholicism but ones we looked at were not welcoming or friendly, except one. Why even offer a tour if you don't want some people? The Catholic church schools sadly have a much better curriculum than the public so that was a huge factor for us. I have not issue with my kids learning about religion as history/past but they don't need to believe it. Some schools need outsiders in order to financially survive.

Catholic schools do not educate better than public fact especially in Stem

Try again

Catholic schools teach religion period who would put their kid in a Catholic school right now especially girls ?

+1 Absolutely agree, Catholic schools do not educate better, most especially parochial. -Catholic parent.

Actually, on the whole Catholic schools do a much better job than most publics in language arts--reading, spelling, grammar, writing, and handwriting.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:No. 100% sure my kid would get kicked out for questioning EVERYTHING. As she should.

Mine too which is why we ultimately did not do it.