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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP here, we are Protestant and are not opposed to our child receiving some religious teachings nor attending certain church events.  I was mostly concerned about if all the other families would be at Mass every week or not, whcih it sounds like many are not?  In terms of the tuition it seems like it would all wash out, since if you become a member of a parish you're required to have a financial pledge which I would assume seeks to make up that difference?[/quote]

I think it depends on the parish and school.  Some parishes have more active Catholics.  Some parishes have a fair share of lapsed Catholics. But in either case, no one is going to notice if you are not at Sunday Mass.  (There are usually a number of Masses to chose from as well). I think in general Protestants will do well in a Catholic school but there will be occasions during which it won’t be a great fit.  For example, second grade is a big sacramental year (First Communion and Reconciliation) and the children will be taught sacramental theology, including real presence, efficacy of confession, etc.  No one will expect your child to practice the Catholic faith but your child will be exposed to these teachings and practices.

(Catholics don’t tithe.  So there are no requirements but there are expectations. I haven’t looked closely at my parish annual report so I don’t know how much the collection basket subsidizes the school).[/quote]

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